Residents rally behind Collier County beach renourishment
NAPLES, Fla. – Many residents said Wednesday that they support plans to replace sand on county beaches, even if the $2.5 million project introduces major inconveniences..
View ArticleSkateboarder hurt in collision with car in North Naples
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — A 20-year-old man on a skateboard suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car while crossing Immokalee Road at Airport-Pulling Boulevard around 4:30 p.m., the Collier County...
View Article1 person shot in possible drive-by shooting in North Naples
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — A possible drive-by shooting at an apartment complex on Ponce de Leon Drive is being investigated by Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleSouthwest Florida housing crisis diminishes
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Southwest Florida housing crisis has concluded, and the number of foreclosures has significantly declined..
View ArticleDCF investigating crash that killed Immokalee 6-year-old
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — The Department of Children and Families is investigating a deadly Oct.
View ArticleChanges ahead in taste, smell, look of Collier County water
NAPLES, Fla. – County residents may notice a difference in the taste, smell and appearance of their water as early as Tuesday when the Collier County Water Division makes changes to its water system.
View ArticleNaples police arrest brother, sister car-theft team
NAPLES, Fla. — A brother and sister were trying to steal a car when a Naples Police officer caught them in the act Tuesday, the police department said.
View ArticleWithout business influx, Collier County homeowners face skyrocketing taxes
NAPLES, Fla. – Collier County faces a huge tax revenue dilemma, caused by the void of businesses, that could force exponentially higher taxes on homeowners, according to county and city leaders..
View ArticleCollier County clerk still owes vendors thousands
NAPLES, Fla. — Collier County commissioners are blaming County Clerk Dwight Brock for still not paying vendors.
View ArticleFormer NICU patients reunited with caregivers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Former NICU patients at Golisano’s Children Hospital were reunited with their caregivers on Thursday.
View ArticleNaples homeowners continue 18-year battle for property ownership
NAPLES, Fla. — Homeowners in the Naples Estates mobile home park have been trying to buy the property for over 18 years, making it the longest court case in Collier County history.
View ArticleRed tide hazard issued for Collier County coast
NAPLES, Fla. – A red tide hazard has been issued by the National Weather Service for central Collier County over concerns of red tide.
View ArticleCollier family continues search for missing man
NAPLES, Fla. — A private search and rescue group is now aiding in the search for a 27-year-old man who disappeared in mid-September.
View ArticleFriday Night Highlights, Part 1
Fort Myers 44 at Estero 7 Scoreboard Team 1 2 3 4 F Fort Myers 21 10 13 – 44 Estero 0 7 0 – 7 Riverdale 13 at South Fort Myers 42 Scoreboard Team 1 2 3 4 F Riverdale 0 6 0 7 13 South Fort Myers 20 15 7...
View Article‘Brown bag bandit’ robs 5 stores in 4 days
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is still searching for the “brown bag bandit” who went on a robbery spree in Lee and Collier counties two weeks ago.
View ArticleWyoming fugitive arrested in Naples in connection to car death
NAPLES, Fla. – A Wyoming fugitive was arrested Thursday and is facing charges for vehicular homicide, according to Collier County arrest records.
View ArticleToddler found near U.S. 41; mom faces child neglect charge
EAST NAPLES, Fla. — Witnesses said they found a 2-year-old wandering near U.S.
View ArticleMarco Island fish kills lead to red tide worry
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — An increase in dead fish, debris and a change in the water color are leading some to suspect red tide is afflicting the Marco Island area..
View ArticleFatal Naples dump truck crash shuts down Collier Blvd
NAPLES, Fla. – One woman was killed in fatal crash involving a dump truck that closed Collier Boulevard between Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Verona Walk Boulevard Tuesday afternoon, according to Lt.
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