1 injured in Immokalee shooting
A man was shot in the leg Friday night off East Main Street, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 9:15 p.m. to the 1500 block of Carsten Road. One person was...
View ArticleExperts bring disaster training to Collier County
For the first time the National Community Response Team Convention was held locally in Norther Collier County. And while the disaster simulations are staged, they felt serious, but also much needed....
View ArticleThird kind of algae found amidst the deadly red tide
We know two different types of algae have been causing the surface of our canals and creeks to turn green, and dead fish to wash ashore along the beaches. Now, scientists have found a third kind of...
View ArticleCrash blocks portion of Collier Blvd. in Naples
A crash Sunday afternoon shut down the northbound lanes of a portion of Collier Boulevard, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at Collier Boulevard and U.S. 41 after a...
View ArticleFatal crash closes lanes of US 41 Monday afternoon
A fatal crash closed lanes of US 41 near 102 Avenue North Monday morning around 10:00 a.m. A truck was driving southbound in the inside lane of US 41 when a pedestrian who was working in the median...
View ArticleCrews work to clear North Naples canals of dead fish
Crews worked Monday morning to clean a canal after Collier County received $190,000 to cleanup stinky, disgusting dead fish. “Red tide this year is really really bad,” said Naples resident Michael...
View ArticleDriver at large following hit-and-run in Fort Myers
Police are searching for a driver of a hit and run crash who fled the scene after colliding with multiple vehicles on U.S. 41 and North Airport Road. Police say around 1 p.m. the reckless driver...
View ArticlePolice bust underage party in rented Naples home
It looks like your average home in a quiet neighborhood in Naples. But on Saturday, police say renters threw a house party in a home they shouldn’t have been allowed to rent. “I don’t approve and I...
View ArticleNew project could help restore SWFL clam farms amid water crisis
Clam farmers are among the many who have been affected by the red tide and toxic algae in Southwest Florida. Local farmers like Tony Heep say they have seen it before, but it has never been this bad....
View ArticleCollier County adds security to protect votes during election
After the 2016 election, Collier County Supervisor of Elections, Jennifer Edwards, is taking extra steps to ensure that every vote is counted this year. “Every meeting we’ve attended, every conference,...
View ArticleAmira Fox wins state attorney for 20th Judicial Circuit
After a contentious race, GOP Candidate Amira Fox is the state attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Hundreds are celebrating in the crowd, including Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott and Captains for...
View ArticleElection night sparks controversy of stormwater fee proposal
Voters re-elected two Collier County Commissioners Tuesday night, but with that sparks the hot button issue right now: the proposed stormwater fee. “It’s ridiculous. It’s a travesty,” said Golden Gate...
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Collier red tide Q&A meeting open to the public Wednesday
After weeks of red tide fish kills in Collier County, testing results show that conditions have temporarily improved. Last week we saw dead fish piling up in canals near Vanderbilt Beach, but testing...
View ArticleCollier County banning large bags at school sporting events
Collier County is taking extra security measures at school sporting events by banning large bags inside the sporting venue. MORE: Collier sheriff urges parents to get involved with school safety Large...
View Article‘That’s not right’: No air quality tests amid red tide, algae in SWFL
The awful stench at the beach and sightings of dead fish are becoming an unbearable experience Southwest Florida residents and tourists are dealing with. It raises questions about the air we breathe,...
View ArticleResidents vote against fire fees for 2 Collier communities
Two Collier County communities voted against giving their fire department’s more money. The proposed fees were for Immokalee Fire Control District and North Collier Fire Rescue District. While it may...
View ArticleRule to ban backpacks at Lee, Collier school sporting events causes stir
There’s backlash over a new policy to ban backpacks at sporting events in Lee and Collier school districts. People planning to go to the Cape Coral and Estero showdown Thursday night, there’s a new...
View ArticleFishing rules altered because of Florida’s red tide
Florida wildlife officials have changed fishing rules for snook and redfish in areas hit hard by the devastating red tide just ahead of the opening of the popular snook season. The Florida Fish and...
View ArticleNaples begins planning 8th Street corridor project
At the intersection of 4th Avenue South and 8th Street in Naples, there have been 19 crashes in the past year, and a project hopes to change that statistic. The City of Naples is currently in the...
View ArticleMaggots spotted on Collier County beaches
While Collier beaches might be clear of dead fish from red tide right now, beachgoers are running into an equally gross problem: maggots. “We need to be aware of our surroundings: what’s in the ground...
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