Arrest made in Collier County hit-and-run that critically injured teen

The driver who troopers say struck a teen and left the scene in Collier County last week has been arrested. Juan Pablo Alvizurez Giron, 46, of Naples was arrested Wednesday for leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, a felony charge. He was transported to Collier County Jail and was later released […]

International ice skater accused of having sex with 14-year-old in Lee County

An international ice skater was arrested in Lee County, accused of having sex with a 14-year-old he met at Hertz Arena. The report states that Dane Ayers, 20, befriended the teen’s parents and then had sex with the teen in the arena parking lot. According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office warrant, Ayers and the […]

Teen involved in Collier County hit-and-run speaks from his hospital bed

The Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday they believe they’ve found the truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a Collier County teen with serious injuries last week. Troopers said Tuesday that they impounded a black 2006 Ford F-150 from the Whistlers Cove apartment complex parking lot, which is on US-41 at Southwest Boulevard, the intersection […]

More lanes, safety improvements coming to major Collier County road

A major Collier County road project is getting the green light to help you get around faster and safer. Airport-Pulling Road from Immokalee Road to Vanderbilt Beach Road will be widened to three lanes, with improvements for pedestrian and bike safety. The county said work on the road is long overdue, and the growing population […]

Beachgoers in Collier County feel like Labor Day was ‘break’ from pandemic

People who spent Labor Day on Vanderbilt Beach in Naples were happy to get away from the pandemic, even if just for a few hours. Meanwhile, police were out patrolling the beaches to make sure everyone was social distancing. “There were tons of people many many people from Miami, especially big families and everything,” said […]

Family of 14-year-old hit-and-run victim wants justice as son recovers

A hit-and-run driver is still out on the streets after hitting a 14-year-old boy, leaving him in the middle of the road in critical condition. The crash happened on US-41 at Whistlers Cove Boulevard, just before 7 a.m. on Thursday. Days later, Jamesly Malande is proven to be a fighter after several surgeries. Right now, […]

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Police on Marco Island to enforce social distancing

Across Southwest Florida, people have been flocking to beaches for the holiday weekend, rain or shine – and police have been on hand to make sure you’re properly social distancing. Not doing so could result in a $200 fine. On Marco Island, visitors were determined to enjoy their time whether the sun was blazing or […]

Collier County prepares for busy, mid-pandemic Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend means a three-day vacation for many, and the beaches will be open, but coronavirus caution won’t be absent from the festivities. ”It’s a good place to come with family and kids,” said Daniela Ponc, on vacation from Chile. “In Chile, it’s very cold.” Ponc also says she enjoys having fewer restrictions. “We […]

Crime Stoppers needs your help finding the driver who hit a teen in Lely

Thursday morning just before sunrise, a driver hit a 14-year-old boy at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and U.S. 41 and fled the scene. SWFL Crime Stoppers is now asking for any information you may have about the crash. It’s been more than 30 hours since the incident but Florida Highway Patrol still has no […]

Couple mysteriously found dead in their million-dollar Naples home

Two people were mysteriously found dead Friday in their upscale Naples home, according to police. Naples police’s PIO confirmed two people were found dead inside their home in the 800 block of 7th Street South near Cambier Park in downtown Naples around 9 a.m. NPD received the call as a possible medical emergency after a […]