Collier parents turn to self defense after 'stranger danger' incidents

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Patrol car, motorcycle crash blocks road in Cape Coral

A patrol car was involved in a Cape Coral crash, blocking the road on Cultural Park Boulevard.

1 shot in Immokalee; deputies searching for suspect

Collier County Deputies are searching for a suspect on the run after a man was reportedly shot in Immokalee.

The 12+ days of Christmas giveaway in Southwest Florida

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Everglades Boulevard reopens after serious crash in Collier County

A crash with injuries temporarily shut down Everglades Boulevard North in both directions.

From strangers to family to business partners after grandma accidentally texts man about Thanksgiving

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23-year-old remains in ICU after hit-and-run in Collier County

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Collier County tourism director to step down after two-year tenure

Paul Beirnes, executive director of the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, is stepping down from his post as of Nov. 10. He has been executive director of the county’s tourism agency for more than two years. Responding to questions Monday, convention and visitors bureau officials said, “Paul Beirnes, executive director of the […]