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Autopsy: 2 men found dead in Naples shot to death

NAPLES, Fla. – The two men found dead near the 700 block of Goodlette Road North on July 7 were shot to death, according to a medical examiner.

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Suspects arrested after several Immokalee car break-ins

IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Two suspects were arrested after being accused of going from car to car stealing social security cards, cellphones and other items..

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1 killed in crash on Rattlesnake Hammock Road near Collier Blvd.

EAST NAPLES, Fla. — A deadly two-vehicle crash that happened around 7:30 a.m.

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Collier County plans to address ‘Dead Man’s Curve’

IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Dead Man’s Curve.

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Mystery companies looking to cash in on Collier County incentives

NAPLES, Fla.- Collier County’s Economic Development and Growth office is seeing more companies wanting to move into the county, but the businesses are looking to remain confidential while the...

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Terror attack in France rattles some in SWFL

NAPLES, Fla. — People in Southwest Florida are reacting to the latest in a string of deadly terror attacks around the world with a mixture of trepidation and resilience.

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Family tearful, confused as wait for cremated body persists

NAPLES PARK, Fla. — A family is distraught and searching for answers 17 days after turning the remains of a relative over to a funeral home to be cremated.

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Police: Naked woman threatened deputies with lighter, propane tank

EAST NAPLES, Fla. — A naked woman held a lighter to a propane tank in front of deputies before being taken into custody, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said.

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VIDEO: Collier deputies show support for slain colleagues

NAPLES, Fla. — A pair of Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies who traveled to Dallas to show support in the wake of an ambush that killed five officers earlier this month are considering a similar...

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Shots fired at ATV rider highlight frustration in Collier

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — A man was arrested after allegedly firing gunshots at an all-terrain vehicle rider Monday.

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Naples-based Arthrex to add 560 jobs in ‘Project Nikita’

NAPLES, Fla. — Medical device manufacturer Arthrex will add 560 jobs and invest more than $63 million in Collier County, Gov.

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Residents write Naples city council about traffic concerns

NAPLES, Fla. – More than a dozen residents of Banyan Boulevard addressed a letter to city council asking for the removal of a sign they say directs too much traffic from US-41 onto their street..

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Local realtors rescue Cuban migrants off Florida coast

FLORIDA KEYS, Fla. – A group of Naples realtors rescued a boat of Cubans while on a deep-sea fishing trip..

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CCSO opens death investigation at scene on Charlemagne Blvd

NAPLES, Fla. – The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death at the 500 block of Charlemagne Boulevard, deputies said Tuesday.

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4 feral kittens survive tough ride near car’s engine

NAPLES, Fla. – Four kittens are safe and healthy after being discovered clinging to the bottom of a car’s front bumper Tuesday..

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Traffic stop in Golden Gate Estates leads to convicted felon’s arrest

NAPLES, Fla.- A convicted felon was arrested following a traffic stop in Golden Gate Estates early Wednesday morning, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies say Yoandy Ledesma Carmona, 29,...

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This man has an interesting connection to famous walk on the moon

NORTH NAPLES, Fla. – Forty-seven years ago, Joel Banow directed the CBS broadcast of the Apollo 11 mission when Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon.

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VIDEO: Local school districts work on improving school testing

NAPLES, Fla.- The Lee and Collier County school districts are looking for ways to improve your child’s education. .

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Man accused of stealing boat that belongs to Cecil the Lion’s killer

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – A man is facing charges for grand theft after he allegedly took a $60,000 boat that belongs to Walter Palmer, the man who caused a national uproar when he killed a lion for sport..

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VIDEO: Marco Island leaders approve boost in parking spaces

MARCO ISLAND, Fla.- City council members approved adding approximately 90 more parking spaces to three locations. .

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