Collier mother aids families after losing son to cancer
NAPLES, Fla. — A Naples mother visits her four-year-old son’s grave every night to watch the sunset after he lost his battle with cancer.
View ArticleNew travel-related case of Zika emerges in Collier
NAPLES, Fla. — Another travel-related case of the Zika virus has been confirmed in Collier County, the Florida Department of Health said.
View ArticleFlorida outpaces US job growth, SWFL unemployment steady
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida is outpacing the country in job growth, nearly doubling the national job growth rate, according to numbers released Friday by Gov.
View ArticleRed tide blooming near Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — High concentrations of red tide have been reported along the Gulf Coast, particularly from southern Pinellas to Charlotte County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticleLCSO, CCSO launch 2016 Chick-fil-A toy drive
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee and Collier county deputies are asking for toy donations in their second annual toy drive, which launched Friday.
View ArticleNaples caregiver arrested for sneaky fraud, theft
NAPLES, Fla. – A former caregiver is was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing then attempting to cash 12 checks amounting to $5,983 in September.
View Article2 armed men rob Naples jewelry store, police still searching
NAPLES, Fla. — Naples police are searching for two men who robbed a jewelry store on Friday, according to Lieutenant Seth Gunman.
View ArticleDeputies: Former employee holds up Immokalee Dunkin Donuts
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A Dunkin Donuts clerk was opening up the shop for the morning and on the phone with her manager.
View ArticleCrash on I-75 at Lee/Collier line blocks right lane
NAPLES, Fla. — A vehicle crash with injuries reported Monday afternoon on Interstate 75 at mile marker 115 blocked the right lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleMedical marijuana website raises concerns in Collier
NAPLES, Fla. — Anti-drug officials in Collier County are concerned about the emergence of a website that advertises an easy path to medical marijuana eligibility.
View ArticleMotorcyclist hurt in East Naples crash
EAST NAPLES, Fla. — A motorcyclist was hospitalized with life-threaning injuries after a Monday night crash.
View ArticleWater main break closes Creekside Blvd. in North Naples
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — A water main break and “damaged utility line” down Creekside Boulevard in North Naples, according to the Collier County Sherri’s Department.
View ArticleStretches of US 41 present most danger for SWFL drivers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — More incapacitating injury and fatal crashes occurred on U.S.
View ArticleSWFL travelers anticipate holiday delays
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As Thanksgiving approaches, airport delays can be common for travelers, but one flight out of Southwest Florida International Airport experienced a nine hour delay..
View ArticleSurveillance footage shows armed robbery at Naples jewelry store
NAPLES, Fla. – Surveillance footage released Tuesday depicts two men who are accused of robbing a Fifth Avenue jewelry store Nov.
View ArticleNaples Zoo to ‘Find Florida’ with expansion plans
NAPLES, Fla. – The Naples Zoo shared plans Tuesday for new flamingo, alligator and Komodo dragon exhibits that would be funded by a $25 million capital campaign and a $5 million endowment drive.
View ArticleControversial duck slaughter raises concerns among Collier County residents
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Home Depot vendor was fired after shooting and killing several ducks in cold blood on Tuesday.
View ArticleSWFL middle schoolers outnumber high schoolers in sexual offense discipline
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Southwest Florida middle school students outnumber high school students in discipline for sexual offenses, according to Florida Department of Education data.
View ArticleAiling Naples children get visit from women’s hoops team
NAPLES, Fla. — About 20 Golisano Children’s Hospital patients got a visit from the Syracuse University women’s basketball team Friday.
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