Complete roadblock in crash on Lee and Collier County line
LEE/COLLIER Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash on County Road 850 (Corkscrew Road) and Whidden Loop Road at the county line with Lee and Collier Monday. The scene is at the 24000 block of...
View ArticleCollier County says vaping offenses up 300% in schools
WINK NEWS The vaping epidemic is hitting our schools, and our teens are at risk. A local health agency is trying change that. We looked at how county and state officials are stopping teenagers from...
View ArticleWoman claims Marco Island Police Dept. officers beat her up
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island’s acting police chief ordered his department to review what a woman in a dash camera video claims – responding officers beat her up in May. Dave Baer, acting police chief of...
View ArticleOfficers arrests a suspect in a multi-national illegal prostitution operation
NAPLES An online sex trafficking ring was busted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. But the lead agents said one of the masterminds was on the run and bringing trafficking victims to Southwest...
View ArticleNaples man drowns in lake near Landings apartment complex
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning death at 1351 Wildwood Lakes Boulevard in Naples. Detectives say the victim’s name is Winston Louis, 30. According to...
View ArticleThree teens arrested in Collier County face grand theft auto charges
COLLIER COUNTY Three teenagers were arrested on felony charges in connection with the theft of a vehicle and the attempted break-in of another in the Orangetree community. Three teens, all from...
View ArticleCollier County cracks down on roofer after complaints
FORT MYERS Larry Abrams never thought he would be waiting more than a year for his roof to be completed. “Here we are, in 2019, in June still waiting for My Affordable [Roof] to finish this roof,”...
View ArticleCollier County commissioners approve deal granting Shy Wolf Sanctuary 20 acres
COLLIER COUNTY Rooting for the little guy – a non-profit beats out big developers bidding to build on several acres of land. Collier County commissioners ruled in favor of Shy Wolf Sanctuary. The...
View ArticleFHP reopens nearly 60 miles of Alligator Ally as rain improves visibility
COLLIER COUNTY A very large brush fire is burning for the second straight day in the Florida Everglades. Due to reduced visibility from the Everglades fire, the Florida Highway Patrol briefly closed...
View ArticleNeighbors against Collier County developing newly bought land
GOLDEN GATE A vast space of land. A golf course officially owned by the county. Commissioners are voting unanimously to buy the Golden Gate Golf Course. It is a step homeowners in the neighborhood are...
View ArticleSurvive the Summer: Swimming lessons for your kids
FORT MYERS Here in Southwest Florida, being around bodies of water is almost unavoidable, so teaching your kid to swim is a must for parents. Often times parents rely too much on the swimming aids like...
View ArticleMarco Fire Rescue requests CCSO to investigate firefighter misconduct
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Fire Rescue wants the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to investigate claims of misconduct among firefighters. A now, former Marco Island Firefighter at the center of a second...
View ArticleLocal mom comes forward after losing her son to opioids
EAST NAPLES After years of pain, a mother is finally coming forward. Kelli Barthelemy will never forget almost a year ago on July 8. She lost her son. Quintin Casey, 20 years old, told his mom he was...
View ArticleCritically endangered Red-Ruffed Lemurs born at Naples Zoo
NAPLES Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is celebrating the birth and debut of three adorable, critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs brothers. They will make a public debut Friday. Naples Zoo’s newest...
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FDA identifies 16 problem food brands for pet dogs
NORTH FORT MYERS Could the food you feed your dog put them at risk for a heart condition? The Food and Drug Administration sounds the alarm on more than a dozen pet food brands advertised as “healthy”...
View ArticleDaniel Davenport sentenced to life in prison for October 2018 murder
SARASOTA COUNTY Daniel Davenport was sentenced to life in prison Thursday. Collier County investigators say Davenport killed Sergio Hostins, 55, in Naples Park in October 2018. Construction workers...
View ArticleFlorida mango season inspires crooks to loot neighbors’ sweet fruit
MARCO ISLAND It’s that time of the year – beware of people targeting trees in your neighborhood in search of ‘fruit loot’ to steal. Crooks stealing something sweet puts a sour taste in Lila Stucker’s...
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Therapy dogs surprise Naples Veterans to honor their service
NAPLES Veterans living in the North Naples care center in Vi at Bentley Village received an early and furry, Fourth of July surprise as pooches paraded into their rooms unexpectedly this week. The...
View ArticleNonprofits say homelessness rising in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY A nonprofit said homelessness is a growing concern for shelters in our area. St. Matthew’s House in East Naples said homelessness is on the rise across in Collier County, and it’s...
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