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Marco Island city manager responds to latest police scandal
Marco Island’s city manager has had his hands full in the wake of years of scandals involving the city’s police department.

Hot, humid forecast for Thursday
Our run of above-average heat continues, with high temperatures reaching the 80s across Southwest Florida. It will still feel humid and muggy as dew points remain in the 60s and 70s. As a result, areas of patchy dense fog will linger into the late morning. Boaters will find pleasant conditions on the water. One- to […]

Near-record heat with no rain in Tuesday’s forecast
High temperatures will reach the 80s under partly cloudy skies. It will sometimes feel humid, with dew points hitting the upper 60s and low 70s. Boaters can expect great conditions on the water. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light chop are expected. No rain is in Tuesday’s forecast. We will keep […]

Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting at a short-term rental home in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood early Saturday morning, police said. The shooting occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the Beverly Crest neighborhood. This is at least the sixth mass shooting in California this month. Sgt. Frank Preciado of […]
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Collier County dentist facing hundreds of child pornography charges
A Collier County dentist has been arrested and is facing hundreds of child pornography charges following an investigation by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

Citizens Insurance Seeks Rate Hikes
Leaders of the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. approved a proposal Wednesday that would raise average rates by 14.2 percent this year, as they seek to push policies into the private insurance market.

Gov. DeSantis speaks at Founders Square in Collier County
On Wednesday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke alongside other state officials at Founders Square in Collier County.

Raising awareness on Manatee Appreciation Day
Wednesday is Manatee Appreciation Day. The gentle giants are a Florida staple, but they’ve recently been in trouble. What can be done to aid their survival?