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Video shows two manatees swimming in a Collier County canal
A new video of a manatee mother and newborn calf recently appeared in a Collier County canal.

5-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County leaves people injured
Emergency vehicles are in Collier County on I-75 North, before Mile Marker 61, due to a crash.

Man accused of killing 2 people in Collier County crash; drove on wrong side
Two died in a wrong-way crash in Collier County.

New Collier County Supervisor of Elections explains goals for 2024
A new person is in charge of elections in Collier County, and she has the seal of approval from both her predecessor and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Berm project reaches Marco Island in time for hurricane season
The emergency berm project in Collier County is nearly wrapped up, reaching the beaches of Marco Island just in time for hurricane season.

Isolated storms roll in Monday afternoon
The majority of Southwest Florida will enjoy a mix of sun and clouds until a few showers form well inland around 1 p.m., eventually developing into isolated storms near the coast and I-75 throughout the afternoon and evening.

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year
During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva
A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.