Jennifer Morejon

A small piece of protection for renters in Collier County fails. Leaders in Collier County didn’t pass the 60-day notice rule, which would have required landlords to give tenants the notice before a price hike. Once again, the people of Collier County took their fears about the soaring cost of rent directly to the commissioners. […]

Poisonous cane toads are back in many neighborhoods as we get into the rainy season. Dog owners need to be alert because the invasive toads can kill their pets. There is a cane toad trap that you can use to help protect your pets and get rid of invasive toads. It’s a simple, touchless system […]

Laurel Oak Elementary students in North Naples are hosting a cereal drive to get 1,400 boxes for those who are hungry. The cereal boxes are meant for students who may not have as much food to eat while school is out for the summer. The drive will help students who attend Eden Park Elementary in […]

A ban on fishing from the Naples Pier on Sundays could become permanent. Earlier this year, the Naples City Council banned fishing on Sundays to protect pelicans. The ban offers pelicans a day of rest and eases the stress at the Von Arx Wildlife Hospital. Experts say fishing hooks and lines are the reason for […]

The City of Naples is trying to require landlords to give more notice of high rental price increases. The City Council passed the first reading of the ordinance that would require landlords to give tenants a 60-day notice if the rent will increase more than 5 percent. Naples Vice Mayor Mike McCabe said, “I believe […]

The 60-day notice if rent was raised by five percent plan in Collier County didn’t pass. Joe Trachtenbert, the Chairman of Collier County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee says, “Having seen this defeated last week, I’m just going to wait and see. I hope it passes but I’m not sure it’ll absolutely will.” The group went […]

The mysterious disappearance of an emu from its Golden Gate Estates home is now being called an abduction by its owner. Merlin vanished last month. The search for Merlin continues but there is still lingering hope he will be found. “He’s my baby. And you know, he is very special to us,” said Marcela Zurita, […]

The fate of a sanctuary’s animals is up in the air. A non-profit animal sanctuary in Collier County is being forced to get rid of its animals after a neighbor filed a complaint. Alyssa’s Animal Sanctuary was issued a code violation following that complaint. The organization now has 30 days to remove the animals. The […]

Renters in Collier County are looking for changes with rising rent prices. Renters are asking for a 60-day notice from landlords if they’re raising the rent by 5% or more. But it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen as of right now. Rising rents, little notice, and no place affordable to move are what […]

A memorial in Collier County honoring Jacob Moreno, dying after he walked in front of a deputy’s cruiser Sunday morning. Friends and community members went to 19-year-old Moreno’s memorial on the corner of Santa Barbara Blvd. and Hunter Blvd in Golden Gate. “As a person, he always liked to make people happy, he was a […]