Naples man invents product to repel toxic cane toads

Toxic toads are invading Florida yards, and officials are warning you to protect your pets and children. Cane toads are an invasive species and can be deadly for cats and dogs. As a pet owner, Andreas Kunz of Naples knows all about them. His golden retriever got too close to a toad and nearly died. […]

Deputies searching for missing 17-year-old Naples girl

Deputies are asking for the public’s help in their search for a missing Naples teenager. Friday, Sofia Treissa, 17, was last seen leaving her home around 3:30 p.m. The circumstances surrounding Sofia’s disappearance are a mystery, and her mother is concerned for her safety. Sofia’s cell phone was found in an unoccupied home in a […]

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Mentorship program started in honor of slain FWC Officer Julian Keen

A program was started to honor the life of an off-duty FWC officer who was killed one year ago. Julian Keen is remembered as a man who gave back to his community. Now, there’s a new program for young people who choose to follow in his footsteps of service. Keen’s sister, Yvar Pierre, wears the […]

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CCSO: Shooting at Waffle House injures woman

More details, including a 911 call, have been released in a shooting that injured one person at a Waffle House in Collier County on Saturday. According to an incident report, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Waffle House on Tollhouse Drive just after 2:30 a.m. in reference to a shooting and found […]

Lightning strikes Naples man’s car on I-75

A Naples man’s car was struck by lightning Monday morning on I-75 in Broward County. This happened as the man was on his way home. The Florida Highway Patrol said it happened at about 11:20 a.m. A Nissan Rogue was westbound on I-75 at mile marker 30.5 when it was hit by the lightning strike, […]

Collier County School Board approves use of controversial textbooks

The Collier County School Board on Monday approved the use of new textbooks for the upcoming school year. Some parents and members of the community spoke out against the books, saying they teach the tenets of critical race theory, which the state Board of Education recently banned. The board voted Monday to deny objections from […]

Naples to review results of less visitor parking by beaches

Naples will poll businesses and hotels Monday about the pilot program that prioritizes residents over visitors for beach parking. Things have gotten much easier for Naples residents, but they may have become harder on local businesses. In December 2020, Naples designated 363 parking spots as “resident only,” leaving just 676 pay-to-park spots for visitors. It […]

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1 person shot outside of Waffle House in Collier County

One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday morning outside a Waffle House, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. at 3825 Tollhouse Drive, the sheriff’s office said. A man was is in custody but so far no one has been charged with anything. The victim […]

Collier County school district sued for 2020 crash involving its bus driver

A Southwest Florida school district is being sued for a bus crash, where officers questioned the driver and say she was confused. There were no students on the school bus during the time of the crash. It happened in Collier County in 2020, and dash camera video showed why deputies were concerned with how the […]

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Collier County parents celebrate end of unprecedented school year

It has been a tough year for students in Collier County as they had to adapt to new ways of learning throughout the pandemic. On Friday, both students and parents alike were just happy to finish this school year. Parents had signs and teachers sent their students off with claps and waves, all to celebrate […]