NAPLES, Fla. — Two Collier County veterans will take part in a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday as part of a Collier County Honor Flight.
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Collier Commissioner Kowal hosts public forum to address affordable housing, storm risk feasibility study
Collier County District 4 Commissioner Dan Kowal held a public forum session last week, addressing residents’ questions and providing input on a variety of issues the county faces. Kowal, who has held office for six months, provided updates on county projects and priorities, such as affordable housing, the STARabilty Foundation project and the Army Corps […]

Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed police chase in Collier County
A motorcyclist who thought he was “Capable of Evading High-Speed Pursuit” has been arrested after trying to flee Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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.
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Splitting up brothers who attended Gulf Coast High together
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Gannett walkout: Florida employees strike while cleaning up beach
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