Naples doctor performs rare surgery on dolphin

A dolphin has been given new life after a rare surgery performed by a Naples doctor. Dr. Benjamin Storey with Physician’s Regional saved the 9-year-old dolphin in Key Largo over the weekend after getting an unexpected call. WINK News reporter Gina Tomlinson has the story. WATCH it above.

New Immokalee welcome sign not loved by residents

Immokalee has a new welcome sign, which ordinarily would be exciting. But it would seem that the community has much to say about it and not all of it is positive. “There was no culture in that sign, and I say that respectfully and sincerely,” said Isrrael Pena Jr. ” My immediate raw emotion of […]

Coronavirus testing ramps up in Immokalee as positive cases continue to rise

More than 1,100 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Immokalee, and the state has ramped up testing to five days a week. The Florida Department of Health reported 184 positive cases in Immokalee last week – 74 in one day. Jose Segura said he’s speechless about what’s happening in his community. “In reality, I don’t […]

Atlanta woman creates cards for seniors in Naples isolated by pandemic

One Atlanta woman is brightening the day of seniors by making and sending cards to those who may feel isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lynn Buske said her mom is actually the one who gave her the idea. “My mom was telling me about some of her friends and some of the residents who […]

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Collier County deputy fired after arrest for possession of child porn

A Collier County deputy was fired after his arrest Saturday night on 100 counts of possession of child pornography. Rashaad A. Smith, 41, has been with the agency since 2005. Smith was arrested at his home late Saturday after a search warrant was served and evidence was seized. The CCSO arrest report states that the […]

Naples church sets up drive-in Sunday service at its new community park

With the coronavirus pandemic still impacting a lot of our plans, many are having to figure out new ways to do normal activities – like going to church. Emmanuel Lutheran in Naples found one way to help people worship: They turned a 40-acre plot of land into a drive-in church. Everyone will be able to […]

Law enforcement on hand in Collier County during protests to keep peace

Collier County deputies, firefighters and emergency medical staff were all on the scene at Seed To Table Market on Saturday as hundreds gathered, both in support of and to denounce social media comments made by owner Alfie Oakes. Keeping large quantities of people safe takes a lot of planning. “We just finished a briefing a […]

Flood Advisory expires for Lee and Collier counties

A flood advisory was issued Saturday afternoon for coastal Lee and Collier counties after several inches of rain fell. The National Weather Service expired the Flash Flood Warning for west central Collier County at 7:45 p.m. In Lee County, the Cape Coral area was also impacted by heavy rainfall, and some people headed out to […]

Crowds gather at Seed to Table in Collier County for protests

Two different protests were held Saturday at the Seed to Table Market in North Naples. One was organized by the store owner, Alfie Oakes, for “All Lives Matter.” The other was meant to draw attention to Oakes for what many describe as a racist social media post. More than a thousand people came to support […]