Local projects affected by lumber shortage, higher prices due to pandemic

Construction has been postponed at the Clam Pass boardwalk as the pandemic is slowing the construction supply chain and creating a spike in material prices, and the issue could last through the end of 2020. For 25 years, Judith Leslie has driven two hours from Deerfield Beach just to visit Clam Pass Beach in Naples. “It […]

Developer releases new renderings of major residential project in North Naples

The developers behind a controversial construction project in North Naples hope to win over some community support, and they’re trying to do it with their newly released renderings. Many nearby community members are heated over seeing yet more high-rise buildings tower over the area and possibly block sunsets or lower property values. And, with the […]

Nurse finds son after family member purchases at-home DNA kit

Jeff Tosti, a nurse at NCH, was going about his day when he received a call from a cousin saying she found out after purchasing a 23andMe DNA kit that she had an anonymous cousin. Tosti had finally found his son, Nikolas Norendale. Nordendale was happy growing up with his two parents and his siblings. […]

Vandal defaces candidate signs in Collier County, includes racial slurs

An unknown suspect recently spray-painted campaign signs in Collier County. The vandal targeted several local candidates, and one of them caught the suspect in the act. “This is not what goes on in Naples,” said Jim Molenaar, who is running for Collier County clerk. “It’s disgusting, and it is shameful.” At least one of the […]

Collier County Public Schools releases back-to-school video

Collier County Public Schools released a “First Look At School Year” video that shows how it plans to protect students at schools during the pandemic. From masks to hand sanitizer to social distancing, the experience will be a lot different. We spoke to a parent in Collier County on Monday about how she feels about […]

Man faces charges after leading deputies on chase down Collier Blvd.

Collier County deputies are looking to arrest a 21-year-old Golden Gate man who led them on a car chase down Collier Boulevard. Deputies said it began at 3 a.m. Saturday when they got a call regarding a fight at the Waffle House on Tollhouse Drive. Authorities saw a red vehicle with its lights off leaving […]

Honoring a fallen firefighter in Naples

Naples Fire-Rescue Department said goodbye to one of their own Saturday. People from all over Naples who knew Tony Christensen, and some who didn’t, came to say their goodbyes. “We kind of take for granted [that] they run into the places that we run out of,” said Stacie Nikkel of Naples. “He was a wonderful […]

Collier County judge’s decision will affect future marijuana cases, attorney says

Legalization of marijuana remains a controversial topic, and a bill was introduced in Florida this year to legalize and regulate cannabis for adults 21 and older. But discussion was postponed indefinitely in March. While people who are pro-marijuana look ahead to next year, an attorney in Collier County says the courts are already changing when […]

Florida mayors push for CARES Act money to be granted directly

Mayors all over the state have come together to urge Florida’s U.S. senators to push for more federal grant money. Municipality leaders in Southwest Florida and beyond say they are still in great need of direct assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. In hopes of being heard, 163 Florida mayors signed a letter sent to U.S […]