Family deals with COVID-19 all at once; parents regret not being vaccinated

A family we spoke to is dealing with the coronavirus all at once. A mother, father and their three daughters in Collier County all have COVID-19 Monday. No one in the family has been vaccinated, and that comes as a regret to them now. Mom Lynette Farris has not had much time to clean since […]

Collier County commissioner finds storm protection plan lacking

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed a multibillion-dollar project to protect communities in Collier County from storms. Some Collier County leaders are skeptical and say this plan doesn’t go far enough and isn’t worth the price tag. We asked Collier County Board of County Commissioners and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for their responses […]

Opening of new fire station in Collier County delayed due to COVID-19

A fire station planned for a fast-growing neighborhood east of Lely has been put on hold due to COVID. The delay happened because a number of firefighters became infected and there are not enough to staff a new station. The new fire station, off of Collier Boulevard, is a collaboration between the Greater Naples Fire […]

Similar cases of sexual harassment of real estate agents in Lely Resort under investigation

Real estate agents are sounding the alarm on the potentially dangerous situations they are regularly put in. Collier County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it has reopened a 2019 investigation of a real estate agent being sexually harassed in Lely Resort after a similar attack happened in the community in June. Investigators says, both times, female real […]

National Institutes of Health director debunks COVID-19 vaccine myths

From blood clots to heart problems, some people are worried about the side effects from a coronavirus vaccine. We asked one of the nation’s top doctors to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. Around 50% of Floridians have been vaccinated, and Dr. Francis Collins, the director of National Institutes of […]

Vaccine for younger children could be ready by next year

As COVID-19 cases spike across Florida and schools open, cases are inevitably popping up in the classroom. While children age 12 and up are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, parents of kids younger than 12 are left hoping their children simply don’t get sick. Janos Clark is patiently waiting for the go-ahead to be able […]

Parents concerned about crowding in Collier County school cafeterias

Parents are upset over an image being shared online that shows kids crowded together in a school cafeteria. It’s not confirmed it was taken in Southwest Florida, but it’s raising concerns for kids’ health in schools. We learned Wednesday dozens of students have tested positive for the COVID-19 in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties during […]

To mask or not to mask? Parents make decisions as kids head back to school

As kids headed back to school Tuesday, parents had a decision to make about what’s best for their child and their family. Mask or no mask? Second-grader Harper walked into class happily without a mask. “I keep all the, you know, spare masks in the glove compartment, and I told her, I was at the […]

Parent upset with bishop, Diocese of Venice mask requirement in Catholic schools

The mask debate in schools is heating up as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Catholic schools have mask mandates in place, but one parent said he isn’t going to comply and plans to have his child remain unmasked. Parent Tom Trombly said his 12-year-old daughter always aims to please. “She’s a wonderful child, a wonderful […]

Vandals strike 2 businesses on Marco Island

Two business owners on Marco Island are shocked and left with repairs after vandals struck this week. They feel lucky nothing was stolen, but the general manager at Your CBD Store said the door will stay boarded up for a while because of a supply shortage. On top of that, it’s going to cost a […]