Person of interest wanted in connection to Nov. fatal hit-and-run crash in...
IMMOKALEE The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking a person of interest in connection to a November fatal hit-and-run crash. On November 28, a 2004 Mercury SUV was heading east on Lake Trafford Road while...
View ArticleNorth Naples neighbors oppose the commotion a new firehouse may bring
NORTH NAPLES Most people in a Collier County neighborhood feel change is going to happen. But, homeowners said they are not keen on the idea of a firehouse going on their block. “Nobody wants that...
View ArticleDespite attempts by Collier County, affordable housing remains elusive
NORTH NAPLES Having a roof over your head is a necessity for everyone. But in Collier County that doesn’t come cheap. The county calls affordable rent for a two bedroom apartment about $1,350 a month,...
View ArticleBarron Collier “reverse job shadowing” program prepares students for careers
NAPLES Hundreds of high school students got the chance to see what working in Southwest Florida is like. As part of the NAF program, in partnership with Junior Achievements of SWFL, reverse job...
View ArticleMan arrested in North Naples death investigation
NORTH NAPLES A Miami man has been arrested in relation to a death investigation that began Thursday morning at a Collier County shopping center. Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brandon Jensen,...
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Service dog helps a mass shooting survivor take back her life
NAPLES Even one year later, the pain and fear felt inside the hallways of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School still haunts the survivors. One survivor overcame her woes when she was matched with a...
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One year after Parkland massacre, SWFL students get candid about mental health
One Year Later High school students Joshua, Aaron and Ariana say memories of Parkland are constantly on their mind....
View ArticleCollier County seniors play memory game on Valentine’s Day
GOLDEN GATE On Valentine’s Day 2019, Collier County Seniors played a game at a Golden gate center that takes them down memory lane. Not only is it good for the soul, it’s also helping seniors improve...
View ArticleInjuries in multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Immokalee Rd exit 111 in Naples
NAPLES Authorities are responding to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries in northbound lanes on I-75 at the Immokalee Road overpass exit 111 in Naples Friday. North Collier Fire & Rescue District...
View ArticleMiami man arrested for North Naples killing misses court appearance
NORTH NAPLES Community members are worried about their safety after a Miami man was accused of committing murder at a local North Naples shopping plaza. Brandon Jensen, 39 is accused of killing a man...
View ArticleThree birds die from BB gunshot wounds in Naples
NAPLES Birds in Southwest Florida were found brutalized. X-ray images show white dots where 38 BBs hit and eventually caused the death of a vulture. This bird and a bald eagle are among three federally...
View ArticleNaples protesters rally against Trump’s national emergency
NAPLES On Monday, people gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s national emergency over border security on President’s Day, in Naples. One protester said a national emergency for this is...
View ArticleWATCH: CCSO pilots rescue man by helicopter after ATV crash in the Everglades
COLLIER COUNTY The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit rescued a man after an ATV crash in the Everglades Monday night. Greater Naples Fire Rescue District requested a hoist after John Hogue,...
View ArticleNeighbors battle Collier County over construction on scenic nearby land
NAPLES One community is bracing for a renewed battle with Collier County. It is a fight that has been going on for years and neighbors want it to be resolved in their best interest. With a calm stream...
View ArticleAt least one person is dead after crash on Oil Well Road in Naples
NAPLES At least one person is dead following a crash on Oil Well Road, between Desoto Blvd. and Oil Well Grade Road in Naples. Now, Oil Well Road is shut down in both directions. Collier County...
View ArticleSprouts Farmers Market opens east of I-75 in Collier County
NAPLES A new supermarket just sprouted up in Collier County. “Sprouts” opened east of I-75, which is something shoppers aren’t used to, and it showed Wednesday, with location being a big draw. Shoppers...
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Curbing Your Costs: How recycling right could save you money
FORT MYERS .wp-caption-text{font-size:11px;line-height:13px;font-style:italic}figure.wp-caption{max-width:80%;}figure.wp-caption img{max-width:100%} Do you know what’s supposed to go in your curbside...
View ArticleOne person killed in Oil Well Road crash in Naples
NAPLES One person was killed in a car crash involving two vehicles on Oil Well Road and Oil Well Grade Road Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Emily Acosta, 20, of Hialeah...
View ArticleNew study shows SWFL more needs to be done on climate change
NAPLES A majority of people in Southwest Florida don’t think enough is being done to stop climate change, according to a new study by The Conservancy of Southwest Florida. “One of the biggest impacts...
View ArticleMemorial honors Ave Maria student athlete killed in Naples crash
NAPLES On Wednesday, Emily Acosta, 20, a female student-athlete at Ave Maria University, was killed in a crash on Oil Well Road and Oil Well Grade Road in Naples. According to Florida Highway Patrol,...
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