Collier bicyclists rally for safer roads
NAPLES, Fla. — Several bicyclists rode through Naples on Thursday to raise awareness for a cause.
View ArticleCollier student aide bonds out of jail
NAPLES, Fla. — A Collier County student aide accused of slapping a blind student at Big Cypress Elementary School was released on bond Thursday night.
View ArticleSWFL celebrates Veterans Day with new monuments
Southwest Florida has earned a reputation for being really patriotic, especially when it comes to serving and honoring United States military veterans. On Thursday, thousands gathered across the region...
View ArticlePolice: Man dies in Naples’ 3rd shooting of the year
NAPLES, Fla. – A Naples man was shot and killed Friday afternoon by a round of bullets on the 500 block of 14th Street on Friday, Naples police said.
View ArticleNaples shooting victim may not have been intended target
NAPLES, Fla. — A Naples man was shot and killed Friday afternoon by an unknown shooter, according to the Naples police.
View ArticleNaples wraps up 3rd Annual Baconfest
NAPLES, Fla. – It was all about the bacon Saturday at the Third Annual Baconfest.
View ArticleCar on fire prompts investigation in Naples Park
NAPLES, Fla. – A car fire Saturday morning on the 600 block of 100th Avenue North raised questions about possible suspicious activity in Naples Park.
View Article2 hospitalized after multi-car wreck in Immokalee
IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Two people are at Southwest Florida hospitals after a three-car crash last Sunday morning at the intersection of State Road 82 and Church Road, state troopers said.
View ArticleImmokalee gang member leads deputies on 18-mile chase
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A documented gang member and convicted felon led law enforcement on a car chase that crossed county lines and reached speeds of more than 100 mph, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleI-75 crashes cause major backups
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two crashes on Interstate 75 are causing southbound backups between Bonita Springs and North Naples, Florida Highway Patrol said.
View ArticleGulf states getting nearly $370M for 24 restoration projects
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The five Gulf states are getting nearly $370 million for 24 projects to restore natural resources damaged by the massive 2010 oil spill, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation...
View ArticleYears later, Collier County teen’s 1998 disappearance haunts sister
NAPLES, Fla. – Sharlene Boyatt still regrets staying no to her sister.
View ArticleCollier County rolls out new lifesaving app
NAPLES, Fla. — A new app aims to help first responders and Good Samaritans tend to medical emergencies.
View ArticleCollier initiative aims to help drivers, curb light pollution
NAPLES, Fla. — A more sophisticated lighting system is coming to roads and buildings in Collier County.
View ArticleTransport companies illegally administer drugs, oxygen
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. – At least five private transport companies are illegally administering drugs and oxygen to medical patients without proper licenses.
View ArticleFive Collier teens arrested after armed robbery
NAPLES, Fla. — Five teenagers are facing felony charges in connection to a violent armed robery in Golden Gate on Tuesday, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleEast Naples woman convicted in cyclist’s death
NAPLES, Fla. — An East Naples woman was convicted Thursday of DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage for hitting a bicyclist in December 2014.
View ArticleHopes high for economic impact of Marco Island hotel
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – Tourism officials expect a $300 million renovation and rebranding of the Marriott Beach Resort to have a major economic impact on Collier County.
View ArticleSister of LCSO deputy-involved shooting suspect speaks out
NAPLES, Fla. — An armed suspect kept the Pine Manor neighborhood on edge Wednesday night as Lee County deputies conducted a nearly eight-hour manhunt.
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