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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..

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Skateboarder 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...

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1 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.

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Southwest Florida housing crisis diminishes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Southwest Florida housing crisis has concluded, and the number of foreclosures has significantly declined..

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DCF investigating crash that killed Immokalee 6-year-old

IMMOKALEE, Fla. — The Department of Children and Families is investigating a deadly Oct.

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Changes 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.

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Naples 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.

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Without 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..

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Collier County clerk still owes vendors thousands

NAPLES, Fla. — Collier County commissioners are blaming County Clerk Dwight Brock for still not paying vendors.

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Former NICU patients reunited with caregivers

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Former NICU patients at Golisano’s Children Hospital were reunited with their caregivers on Thursday.

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Friday forecast: Mostly dry with slight chance of rain

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Naples 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.

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Red 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.

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Collier 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.

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Friday 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...

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‘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.

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Wyoming 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.

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Toddler 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.

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Marco 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..

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Fatal 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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