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Three African lion cubs born at Naples Zoo
NAPLES Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is celebrating the birth of three African lion cubs. The first cub was born on May 13 and cubs two and three were born the next morning on May 14 to first time...
View ArticleFormer Collier teacher pleads not guilty to molestation, sexual battery charges
COLLIER COUNTY A former Collier County elementary school teacher accused of inappropriate behaviors with several young students pleaded not guilty to all charges filed against him. Hector Manley pled...
View ArticleHow firefighters keep cool during summer heat when structures are ablaze
EAST NAPLES Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on Seminole Ave. in east Naples Thursday morning. Now, officials have a warning: be extra careful during the hot temperatures we are dealing with now....
View ArticleEPA helping to create swim advisories for toxic algae
PARK SHORE The Environmental Protection Agency wants to make changes, so you know what you’re diving into before you ever leave shore, keeping you safe from toxic blue-green algae. The rule changes...
View ArticleBetsy’s Best gourmet recipes offer healthy snack alternatives for the family
FORT MYERS Most don’t think of cookies, donuts, and nachos as a typical healthy snack, but when cooking with registered dietitian Betsy Opyt, those snacks transform into a healthy food alternative....
View ArticleConcerned citizens unite to clear beaches of dangerous plastic pellets
COLLIER COUNTY Have you ever heard of a nurdle? They are tiny plastic pellets used in the process for making plastic products. They look harmless, but they can be deadly for animals. A group in Collier...
View ArticleBeware of fire dangers during dry weather
COLLIER COUNTY North Collier Fire Rescue said its always training for new situations and refining methods to tackle any emergency. The fire department’s trucks are loaded and ready to take off with...
View Article18-year-old arrested for impersonating law enforcement in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Jonathan Ryan Nelson on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer Saturday. CCSO received a call about an aggressive driver....
View ArticleBonita Springs man faces DUI charge after wrong way crash
COLLIER COUNTY A Bonita Springs man faces DUI charges after he is suspected of driving in the wrong direction, leading to a head-on crash Sunday morning. The suspect, Nehemias Gregorio, 25, faces...
View ArticleNaples man arrested for sexual relationship with 13-year-old girl
NAPLES A Naples man has been arrested on Saturday for having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. The suspect, Francisco Gutierrezcuellar, 22, faces three counts of Lewd Lascivious Battery...
View ArticleImmokalee Road alligator is now free in a Labelle preserve
LABELLE A couple days after deputies and a trapper caught a giant alligator in Collier County, it is now free to roam in a special preserve. Ray Simonsen, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
View ArticleTexas man arrested for impersonating law enforcement in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY A man from Texas was arrested after he led a family to believe he was an investigator but turned out not to be. On Saturday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Hugo Carabajal, 38,...
View Article18-year-old bonds out of jail after impersonating police
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Jonathan Ryan Nelson on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer Saturday. Nelson posted bond Sunday and was released from...
View ArticleVehicle fire clear on northbound I-75 in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY Florida Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle fire on northbound I-75 mile marker 76 in Collier County Monday. The scene is clear.
View ArticleGood Samaritans replace stolen bike belonging to boy with disabilities
COLLIER COUNTY A very happy, 10-year-old boy, who has autism and a physical developmental disorder, once again has a specialized tricycle. Somebody stole Leduar Rodriguez’s $5,500 bike Tuesday in...
View ArticleVeteran living in tent almost 2 years since fire destroyed home
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Just grin and bear it is something that a Southwest Florida veteran says he has been telling himself for ever since his home burned down in a fire. Henry Schulman, an...
View ArticleNaples veteran committed to service after decades in the military
NAPLES A four-star army general with a storied military career from Vietnam and beyond lives right here in Southwest Florida. Twenty-five years into retirement, he remains committed to fulfilling the...
View ArticleFormer Naples High School teacher sentenced to 8 years for solicitation of minor
NAPLES A man accused of having sex with a minor and soliciting of a minor for sex was sentenced on the solicitation charge Tuesday. Brock Smith, a former Naples High School teacher and football coach,...
View ArticleDriver accused of pointing a gun out of the window, reckless driving arrested
COLLIER COUNTY A suspect was arrested after being accused of pulling a gun while driving in Collier County. According to Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies got a call about a reckless driver at...
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Naples woman brings toys, support to child cancer patient, families in need
NAPLES One Naples woman believes we all have the power to make our community better, so she leads by example. Sarai Salinas loves her new toys and the support she feels she fights for her life. “When...
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