Collier County

About nine families in Naples received some holiday cheer recently as firefighters gifted them with money to help make ends meet. For Takirra Bobbitt, it was a dream come true. “This is a blessing to me and my little family,” said the mother of four who recently lost her job while battling breast cancer. “Oh […]

A local philanthropist is providing places for families to enjoy and raising money to cure cancer. Jennifer McCurry, recently recognized by WINK’s partners at Gulfshore Life Magazine as one of the Women of the Year, believes kindness and empathy are keys to success. “I think you can get things done in this world with being […]

The Naples City Council approved a mask mandate during a special meeting on Monday. The vote was 4-3 in favor of the mandate, which requires masks inside all businesses and public buildings and outside at events where social distancing isn’t possible. Monday’s meeting, the third on the mask issue, came after the council tabled a […]

A small plane crashed into the water south of the Naples Pier, and north of Gordon’s Pass, Saturday afternoon. The plane went into the water about 1,000 yards offshore, according to Naples Police. The site is west of the 2100 block of Gordon Drive. Naples Fire said two occupants of the plane were rescued and […]

A Southwest Florida woman inspired new research to help other people with the disease. Researchers are looking at a brand-new medical food that could increase the effectiveness of cancer treatments. “The world’s kind of forgot about how many people are fighting cancer on a daily basis,” said Christy Bastian, a Marco Island cancer patient. Bastian […]

There are some beaches you’ll want to avoid this weekend in Southwest Florida due to red tide and the dead fish washing ashore. Red tide is up and down the region’s coast, with high concentrations near Captiva Island recently. Meanwhile, there are some improvements in Collier County Friday. Our crew could still feel the effects […]

A Southwest Florida nursing care network is already scheduling to vaccinate its residents. ManorCare Nursing & Rehabilitation in Collier confirmed vaccine dates for its locations Friday: ManorCare Lely Palms is scheduled for Monday, and ManorCare Naples is scheduled for Wednesday. A woman told us ManorCare was chosen to receive some of the first vaccines. She […]

A brand-new bill in the Florida Senate would require schools to offer a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. MORE: SB-282 – Moment of Silence in Public Schools At Collier County Public Schools, schools already observe moments of silence, but they are not enforced. Schools are allowed to have reflection, prayer […]

A Collier County community wants to get rid of flocks of ducks hanging around the neighborhood, and how they plan to do it is dividing residents. “Out and out killing is wrong and inhumane,” said Geri Ruhl, who lives in Island Walk. “This particular bird is a nuisance, an annoyance,” said Bill Kupersmith, another resident. […]

NCH Healthcare System announced Wednesday it bought the Naples Daily News building in North Naples, and the health leader says it will give it a chance to grow with the community. It’s not yet known how much the sale of the building was. “It’s time for us to start growing,” Nancy Kelly said. “We need […]