Collier County

The Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis citing reasons why children should not be back in classrooms next month. Many of the parents and school administrators in Southwest Florida are hoping that the word of doctors will help sway the governor’s position on schools reopening. Susan […]

The coronavirus pandemic has been plaguing the United States for about four months. With the number of cases still rising across the country, and Southwest Florida hitting around 25,000 itself, this is leaving many people nervous and not knowing when the end is coming. “People are more exasperated than I’ve ever seen them,” said Dr. […]

Humane Society of Naples says more people are visiting to adopt or foster pets, so they have some companionship during this uncertain time. Not only are people feeling happier, dogs and cats are getting love. Humane society of Naples says they have seen steady adoptions to cheer people up during the coronavirus pandemic. And Dog […]

Should students and teachers get tested regularly as schools reopen? Schools are planning to reopen in a matter of weeks. Many parents are trying to make the hard decision about whether to send their child to in-person school or not. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’d consider state funded testing sites just for educators, bus drivers […]

Construction is an industry that is seeing a boom during a time when many are struggling. The demand for trades people to do remodel work while people are hunkering down is high, and it can be hard to find someone to contract for a job. Kim and Tony Partello have been busy remodeling. “Well, we […]

A mixture of falling home prices, low-interest rates, below three percent to be exact, and the famous sunshine are all contributing to the rise in home sales in Collier County. This is good news for consumers and realtors alike. “Homes that have been on the market for years without any attention or direction are suddenly […]

Kids have witnessed protests all over the U.S following the death of George Floyd. We wanted to know if local school districts are addressing racial injustice differently as your kids head back to class. Out of our local counties, the Lee County school district was the only one that’s gone beyond the discussions by developing […]

Collier County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting at a Red Roof Inn in Naples. According to the sheriff’s office, a man was shot in the stomach inside a hotel room at 1925 Davis Blvd. CCSO initially responded to a noise complaint at that location and found the victim. He was airlifted to Lee […]

More than a dozen cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Florida Keys during the month of July. Collier Mosquito Control District is monitoring any possibility of it reaching Collier County and shared steps families can take to protect themselves. Dengue-carrying mosquitoes primarily feed on humans, rarely travel more than 200 yards away […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis has reiterated it time and again: Don’t meet in groups of more than 10 people. But a new tool says that even in a group of 10, we have a nearly 50-50 chance of meeting someone with COVID-19. Charles Reid, a retired EMT and Naples resident, said that despite the pandemic, he […]