Naples couple says Southwest discriminated against them
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) A man says a Southwest Airlines employee refused to let him board a flight as a family with his husband, their three children and a grandparent. Grant Morse tells USA Today he was in...
View ArticleCrews contain large brush fire in Golden Gate Estates
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. Firefighters were able to contain a 80-acre brush fire that ignited Wednesday on Sugarberry Street near Frangipani Avenue, the Florida Forestry Center said. The blaze, known...
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Severe thunderstorm watch discontinued for SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. A severe thunderstorm watch has been discontinued for Southwest Florida as a line of storms moved past, the National Weather Service said. More than 400 people are without power in...
View ArticleMother cleared in Immokalee crash that killed son
IMMOKALEE, Fla. A mother was cleared of any wrongdoing in an October 2016 crash that killed her son, The Department of Children and Families said. Six-year-old Luis Reynosa Francisco, of Immokalee, was...
View ArticleCollier oil exploration debate continues
NAPLES, Fla. Machines weighing 30 tons are rolling into Big Cypress National Preserve as crews search for gas and oil. The National Park Service gave its approval in May 2016 for Burnett Oil Company to...
View ArticleNAACP files ethics complaint against Naples city councilman
NAPLES, Fla. The NAACP has filed an ethics complaint against Naples City Council member Sam Saad. The filing with the Florida Bar Association alleges a conflict of interest regarding his vote to...
View ArticleCollier movie theater combats low attendance with luxury upgrades
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. Movie theaters everywhere have been struggling with attendance due to stiff competition with streaming and mobile services. Silverspot Cinema in the Mercato shopping center using...
View ArticleSeacrest Country Day baseball loses to Trinity Christian in semifinals
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. The Seacrest Country Day School baseball team fell to Trinity Christian Academy Wednesday night 9-7 in the 2A semifinals at Hammond Stadium.
View ArticleCollier widow overcomes family tragedy to graduate
GOLDEN GATE, Fla. It’s been a tumultuous year for Adi Velasquez. Velasquez’s world almost came crumbling down last year when her husband, Jose, died after getting electrocuted on the job. She was...
View ArticleSome SWFL Chipotle restaurants affected by credit card data breach
FORT MYERS, Fla. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Friday that hackers used malware to steal customers’ credit card data, such as account numbers, expiration dates and internal verification codes, from...
View ArticleNaples’ fine dining scene a big draw for tourists
NAPLES, Fla. While the beach reigns supreme when it comes to attracting tourists, the local restaurant scene isn’t far behind.
View ArticleCollier man caught with stolen car after getting help for flat tire
NAPLES, Fla. A luxury car thief was arrested Thursday night after getting help for a flat tire on a stolen Mercedes, Collier deputies said. Michael Hernandez, 21, of Holly Avenue, and a female...
View ArticleCollier man accused of soliciting nude photos from young girl
NAPLES, Fla. An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday for soliciting a 12-year-old girl to send him nude photos, Collier deputies said. Two of the victim’s family members discovered inappropriate...
View ArticleCollier man arrested for allegedly stalking neighbor
NAPLES, Fla. An 18-year-old man is accused of stalking his neighbor and fellow student from Gulf Coast High School, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. Diego Gutierrez, of Summit Place Drive, was...
View ArticleSuspect sought in electric lift theft from North Naples shopping center
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. A green electric lift was taken late Saturday night from the Pebble Brook Shopping Center, and left in the middle of Immokalee Road, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. The...
View ArticleRep. Francis Rooney, SWFL honors fallen service members
NAPLES, Fla. Rep. Francis Rooney and community members participated in a ceremony Monday morning, and payed tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in service of their country.
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Alligator Alley reopens after wildfire closure
NAPLES, Fla. A 57-mile stretch of Alligator Alley reopened shortly before 8:45 p.m. Monday, Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Greg Bueno said. But it may be only a temporary measure as a wildfire burns some...
View Article2 sought in Immokalee jewelry store heist
IMMOKALEE, Fla. Two suspects are at large following an armed robbery Tuesday morning at a jewelry store on Lake Trafford Road, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office took to...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm warning expires for Immokalee area
IMMOKALEE, Fla. A severe thunderstorm warning has expired for Immokalee and the surrounding areas. The warning lapsed at 5 p.m., minutes after it was issued. The storms are headed farther inland, WINK...
View ArticleUnified family court system takes aim at domestic violence
If you’re a domestic violence victim who needs someone to talk to, here’s where you can call: Lee County – (239) 939-3112 Charlotte County – (941) 627-6000 Collier County – (239) 775-1101 NAPLES, Fla....
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