Marco Island discusses new penalties to protect endangered species
MARCO ISLAND There may be new rules to protect southwest Florida’s endangered species. These new rules would apply to animals, such as the Burrowing Owls, which have had a record year of 418 babies. On...
View ArticleNCH public forum on its new policy finds a skeptical audience
NAPLES One of the area’s biggest hospitals had a public forum Wednesday morning regarding its new controversial policy where only its own doctors are in charge of a patient’s care. However, the outcry...
View ArticleWhen a bear rings his doorbell a homeowner tries to scare it away
GOLDEN GATES ESTATES This isn’t your typical porch pirate. In Collier County, a bear comes to the door and rings a family’s doorbell. Needless to say, the neighbors were in disbelief. “Coming up and...
View ArticleMan arrested for luring a child after sexual message accusations
COLLIER COUNTY An accused child predator begged a young girl not to say anything, but a TV show ended up being the tipping point that pushed a Collier girl to report the accused predator. If it wasn’t...
View ArticleNaples Pier closes, power outages increase as strong winds move through
The Naples Pier is closed Friday, due to weather conditions, according to Naples police. The pier will remain closed until Saturday morning. Patrol officers on Marco Island are also warning swimmers...
View ArticleYoga studio connects community to families in need
NAPLES Michael Schaeffer found a way to give back to Southwest Florida, with no shoes required. Through his Yoga Lab Naples studios, he’s making spirits bright for families who can’t afford Christmas...
View ArticleUptick in mosquito likely along coasts of Southwest Florida
COLLIER COUNTY More bloodsucking mosquitoes are likely to pop up along the coasts of Southwest Florida. It’s all thanks to the recent amounts of heavy rain in the area. The cooler weather will not help...
View Article1 hurt in small plane crashes in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County deputies responded to a small plane crash at the 3000 block of 32nd Ave SE near Everglades Blvd S. Saturday afternoon. The sheriff’s office said the report came in just...
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Southwest Florida greyhound racing season begins
BONITA SPRINGS While Southwest Florida greyhound racing season has begun, the commencement date marks the start of a yearly tradition that will soon be no more. Florida has 12 tracks, including Naples...
View ArticleWoman allegedly assaults runner on 3-wheel bicycle, robs USPS carrier
NAPLES Leida Crisostomo, 52, has been charged with Armed Robbery and two counts of Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon Without Intent to Kill on Saturday. Patricia O’Connor was jogging on a...
View ArticleMan arrested for shoplifting shoes in Naples
NAPLES A Doral man was arrested on Saturday after shoplifting a pair of shoes in a Naples store. Jose Antonio Arias, 60, was arrested for use or attempted use of anti-shopping device, resisting retail...
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FWC: Collier and Lee Counties are clear of red tide
NAPLES Dozens of people are spending their Christmas Eve on Naples Beach. We have good news for everyone who is visiting the beach: Collier County is now clear of red tide. That means, no dead fish....
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Kettle bell ringers spread Christmas spirit as they seek a $300,000 goal
NAPLES It is a familiar sight as shoppers scurry from their vehicles towards any number of stores in Naples. “How you doing sir?” Terry Buck said to a shopper walking towards the entrance of a store....
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Naples woman succumbs to injuries from crash after she runs a red light
A Naples woman succumbed to her injuries after a traffic collision near Golden Gate Thursday, Dec. 13....
View ArticleFirst responders spend Christmas serving the Naples community
NAPLES At this moment, first responders are out on our streets, making sure we feel safe enough to enjoy Christmas with our families. These first responders are our law enforcement agents, firefighters...
View ArticleCollier County will implement a new sales tax on Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, you will pay an extra 1 percent sales tax in Collier County. It is on most things you buy, except for food, fuel and medicine. That extra percentage is added to things you might not...
View ArticleSWFL students have opportunity to attend gubernatorial inauguration
The Gubernatorial Inauguration is less than two weeks away. When Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis (R) gets sworn-in, a group of Southwest Florida students will be right there watching history. And, there’s...
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Dog alerts family their house was on fire
EAST NAPLES A home in Collier County was destroyed by fire, and now a family is left wondering what comes next. The fire started at a home off Coconut Circle North near Airport-Pulling Road and Radio...
View ArticleSexual predator arrested for sex with minor in Golden Gate
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES A sexual predator was caught in the act by his wife, and now he is accused of having sex with a girl under the age of 16 in the early morning hours before Christmas. Collier County...
View ArticleCity of Naples to host New Years Eve fireworks show
NAPLES The annual City of Naples New Year’s Eve fireworks display is expected to draw a large number of spectators, which will result in congestion in the area of the pier, beach parking areas,...
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