2 teens die from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in East Naples park

Two teens are dead after being found unresponsive inside a car Wednesday evening in a Collier County park. Investigators believe the deaths were accidental, potentially the result of the car’s modified exhaust system. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said a park ranger at Sugden Regional Park called deputies for a suspicious car, a 2014 Dodge, […]

SWFL’s resources to combat pandemic-era rise in substance abuse

The stress and uncertainty that COVID-19 brings with it is being blamed for a rise in substance abuse. More than 13% of Americans say they either started or increased substance use during the pandemic, according to the CDC. The number one thing you can do is get help, and surround yourself with good people. With […]

Lightning warning system company encourages people to take shelter when sirens blare

Five people hospitalized in the last two weeks are recovering from lightning strikes in Southwest Florida. Wednesday, the detection system went off, warning people of lightning from a nearby storm. We were near Lowdermilk Beach in Naples when we heard the system working. That’s the problem: Locals who go to the beach daily told us […]

SWFL shelter equipping kids with skills to spot, prevent domestic abuse

A shelter is stepping up to teach kids to see the signs of domestic violence before it’s too late. It’s using social media to help children identify domestic violence and abusive relationships. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children in Collier County explained to us why educating children about the signs of abuse in the […]

Will the COVID-19 variant have an effect on travel to SWFL?

While COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Florida, people in Naples are still enjoying their travel and vacation despite the spread of the Delta variant. Tourism has been on the rise surprising even experts. Southwest Florida International Airport is busy and beaches are packed. Meanwhile, hotels are reaching capacity as people are excited to travel […]

Masks optional in Collier County upcoming school year

Collier County Public Schools was in the process of laying out its plan for COVID-19 protocols during the upcoming school year Tuesday, and school board members heard from parents about what they want in the classroom. Gov. Ron DeSantis is strongly against masks in the classroom, while the CDC is making an argument for people […]

Adult and child struck by lightning in the water off Clam Pass Monday

Monday evening, an adult and a child were injured by a lightning strike at Clam Pass Park in Collier County. According to 911 dispatch, the call came in at 6:10 p.m. regarding a medical emergency involving possibly two people struck by lightning at Clam Pass Park off Seagate Drive. Collier County EMS confirmed the 38-year-old […]

Security upgrades for Collier County schools

On Tuesday, the Collier County School Board will approve installing security fences at Golden Gate High School and Vineyards Elementary. CCSB says making sure that the students are as safe as possible within the confines of their school is one of the primary concerns coming into the school year. Four agenda items at this meeting […]

SWFL schools prepare to address returning students’ mental health

As your children prepare to go back to school, their mental health is a primary focus for school staff. The school boards for Lee and Collier counties are both discussing their plans to identify children in need and get them immediate help. The districts want to focus on reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression because […]