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Biking from Florida to New York to honor fallen heroes

A group of 60 law enforcement officers and health care workers is biking from Naples to New York to honor heroes killed in the line of duty. Their 1,700-mile journey began on Saturday. Mike Randall is the Vice President of the Fallen Officers Foundation. “They go out and the pedal and they’re working to remember […]

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High school football kicks off in Southwest Florida as COVID-19 cases rise amongst kids

A new high school football season is officially kicking off in Southwest Florida as COVID-19 cases increase in our schools. There aren’t any restrictions in Lee and Collier Counties, for now. On Friday evening, teams warmed up and got ready for kickoff at the Preseason Jamboree. Weather permitting, three teams: Cape Coral, Fort Myers and […]

Naples doctor, a gay community advocate, dies of COVID-19

A community is mourning a health care worker who dedicated his life to helping others. Dr. Clinton Potter died of COVID-19 recently after he had already battled cancer and become cancer-free. He spent a lifetime serving his community, helping people living with HIV/AIDS and being a prominent figure in Naples Pride events. The pain of […]

Families facing ALS want leaders to pass ACT for ALS

In a tiny home office in North Naples, Brian Valimont is quietly hard at work. The 44-year-old is a proud father to his son Eli and Eli is pretty fond of his dad, too . “Because he’s the best of the best,” Eli said. But the two are living on borrowed time. Valimont has ALS, […]

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 […]

Immokalee doctor works to curb COVID-19 spread in community

Hospitals and clinics in Southwest Florida are struggling as the coronavirus surges, but it’s the small community clinics that really need help. We spoke to a doctor at an Immokalee clinic, and limited resources for patients are making things more difficult. Most people in Immokalee live in small homes with family and friends. They don’t […]

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Woman in vulgar rant in King Lakes neighborhood fired from Collier school district

A woman caught ranting on video at a mother and her sons walking in a neighborhood near East Naples has been fired from her job with the Collier County school district. The woman was caught on camera circling the family in her vehicle last weekend and hurling insults as they walked the Kings Lakes community. […]

Exclusive Interview: Legendary Vietnam war correspondent Joe Galloway

Honoring veterans who weren’t welcomed home, war correspondent Joe Galloway began his career covering the Vietnam War. The men he met overseas are his friends to this day. He’s now making sure they and their fallen comrades are paid the respect they deserve. We spoke to Galloway about his new mission to support veterans and […]

Family says bear rummaging around community in Collier County

A family says a bear is terrorizing their neighborhood, and they are afraid to ride their bikes. The family we spoke to says a bear has been seen near the Amberton Townhomes community in Collier County. The family say the bear rummages through trash day and night. They want Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision […]

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 […]