Collier car chase leads to accident, drug bust
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — A 22-year-old man is in custody following a high-speed chase that led to a four-car crash and a drug bust, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. Claudelle Philistin, of...
View ArticleNaples attorney accused of pleasuring himself on woman following assault
NAPLES, Fla. – Aroused by a physical confrontation between a woman and his ex-girlfriend, a Naples attorney is facing criminal charges for allegedly pleasuring himself on the woman following the...
View ArticleSuspect search underway in Naples Manor
NAPLES, Fla. — A massive manhunt is underway for a suspected burglar in Naples Manor, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to Carolina Avenue regarding a residential burglary...
View Article2 bodies found at scene of car fire in Collier
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — Two bodies were found at the scene of a car that caught fire Wednesday morning along the 700 block of 20th Avenue Northwest, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies...
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Investigation underway following 2-alarm blaze in North Naples
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — An investigation is underway following a two-alarm fire early Thursday morning at Associated Contracting, Inc., the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District said. No injuries...
View ArticleNaples man arrested in child sex solicitation sting
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A 26-year-old Naples man is accused of riding his bike 20 miles to solicit sex from a Lee County Sheriff’s Office detective who had posed as a 12-year-old girl. William Gregory...
View ArticleCat narrowly escapes car wash in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — Surveillance footage shows a cat leaping from the wheel of a truck entering a car wash. Workers noticed the soaking wet cat and rescued it Jan. 11 at Ultimate Express Car Wash on 5344...
View ArticleSWFL Catholic bishops oppose Obamacare repeal
AVE MARIA, Fla. – Catholic bishops wrote a letter to Congress this week urging them not to repeal the Affordable Care Act, despite opposing portions of it for years. While the Catholic Church is still...
View ArticleAnswers elusive after deadly discovery in Collier car fire
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — Questions remain unanswered after two bodies were found at the scene of a car that caught fire Wednesday morning along the 700 block of 20th Avenue Northwest. New video...
View ArticleCollier teachers initiate ‘Pillow Project’ for children in need
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A group of teachers started an initiative called the “Pillow Project” several weeks ago at Pinecrest Elementary School, one of the poorest schools in the state. “Not too long ago, one...
View ArticleRemains of Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Ruiz return to SWFL
NAPLES, Fla. — The remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Ruiz were returned to his family in Naples Friday night. The 19-year-old was killed Jan. 13 in a live fire exercise at the 29 Palms Marine Corps...
View ArticleArt Fest Naples celebrates 20 years
NAPLES, Fla. — Art Fest Naples returned to Fleischmann Park for its 20th year this weekend. Southwest Florida residents and visitors an opportunity to browse and purchase fine art from 140 artists,...
View ArticleThousands take part in Naples Women’s March
NAPLES, Fla. — Thousands of people came together for the Women’s March in Washington during President Donald Trump’s first day in office, sparking similar demonstrations all over the world, including...
View ArticleCollier man dies after hitting utility pole
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead Friday after a serious crash on Jan. 2, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The accident took place around 4:45 a.m. Tristan Jennings and...
View ArticleNaples man dies from injuries in Marco Island crash
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — An 18-year-old Naples man has succumbed to injuries suffered in a Jan. 2 crash at the intersection of San Marco Road and Goodland Drive, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The...
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Fallen Naples Marine honored in ceremony on Lovers Key
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Ruiz BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Several U.S. Marines who flew in from Okinawa, Japan, were among the dozens gathered to honor the life of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Ruiz on...
View ArticleGov. Scott to talk job growth in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — Gov. Rick Scott will talk about job creation Monday during a stop in Naples. Scott will appear at 9 a.m. at Best Home Services, an air conditioning, electrical and plumbing company on...
View ArticleGov. Scott talks job growth in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — Gov. Rick Scott spotlighted the creation of thousands of jobs in the area during a stop Monday morning at Best Home Services, an air conditioning, electrical and plumbing company on 1455...
View ArticleNaples plans push for affordable housing downtown
NAPLES, Fla. — City leaders are thinking about rebranding the downtown Design District as “Midtown” as part of a larger effort to encourage more affordable housing for year-round residents.
View ArticleBodies found in burning Collier vehicle ID’d as brothers
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – The bodies of two men found in a burning car in Golden Gate Estates last week have been identified as a pair of brothers, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced on...
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