Service to 911 restored for Verizon customers in Collier County

Photo by MGN.

According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office 911 service has been restored.

An issue with CenturyLink affected Verizon users in several counties in the area late Sunday and Monday morning.

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TS Philippe brings tropical storm warning for Barbuda and Antigua

The NHC 11 a.m. Monday advisory, the government of Antigua has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda due to Tropical Storm Philippe.

Some SWFL businesses going cashless

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Bonita Springs woman volunteers as surrogate for her best friend

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Fort Myers man arrested for shaking baby, causing severe brain bleeding

Golisano Children’s Hospital notified Lee County Sheriff’s Office after an infant was admitted with severe brain bleeds.

DeSoto County man arrested in connection with crash that killed two

A Desoto County man has been arrested for involvement in a deadly crash that killed a 33-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy riding in a John Deere utility vehicle in September.

Lee County School District strikes deal with teachers’ union

The Lee County Teachers Union will be meeting with the school district to discuss how $32.8 million will be spread across 6,000 teachers.

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Man busted with drugs, cash and gun hidden in hood of car by Collier County deputies

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Collier County first responder getting help for medical bills

Pedro Canas has served the people of Collier County for 16 years as a first responder.

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Damage recovery in Collier County one year after Hurricane Ian

The damage from Hurricane Ian is still being felt a year later, especially in areas such as Collier County.

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Collier County Teachers Union meets in hopes of making a deal for better wages

Teachers walked into a meeting hoping to strike a deal for better wages in Collier County. The teachers are saying how much it costs to live in Collier County does not match how much they are getting paid.

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Collier County Teachers Union to host bargaining meeting

The union’s president said that Collier teachers are having just as difficult of a time as Lee County teachers in getting a livable wage.

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