Renewed push for highway safety highlighted by deputy’s death

There’s a new push to improve highway safety as the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the community mourn the loss of a 23-year-old deputy. Anyone who drives on the interstate can see the need. On Tuesday night, Deputy Christopher Taylor was killed on the side of the road, where he should have been safe. It’s […]

Missouri man accused of aiming firearm in North Naples road rage incident

A Missouri man was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he pointed a firearm at another driver during a road rage incident. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Nathan Lee Grego, 46, of Higbee, Missouri, faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Around 7:45 p.m., the victim was at a three-way […]

Naples Pride holds vigil for Colorado Springs Club Q mass shooting victims

Tuesday, federal investigators were on the scene in Colorado where a gunman open fired on patrons at an LGBTQ club, examining evidence from the shooting. FBI agents could be seen entering and carrying boxes out of Club Q in Colorado Springs. Public Records show the suspect, Anderson Lee Aldrich, changed his name more than six […]

2 women accuse Naples doctor of rape during cosmetic procedures

A Naples doctor was arrested Monday night after two women say he raped them during cosmetic procedures at a spa. According to the Naples Police Department, Dr. Eric Salata, 54, was arrested at around 8:30 p.m. following an investigation into two different rape accusations. On Oct. 24, an NPD detective met with a 51-year-old woman […]

Governor DeSantis announces state-led portal for temporary housing

The state of Florida released a new portal on Monday, separate from the FEMA portal, but with a different form of government providing the help. The state-led portal has the same goal as the FEMA portal, but it gives you another option if you need temporary housing and have not been able to get it […]

FEMA extending application deadline for Ian Federal Disaster Assistance

FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for Hurricane Ian federal disaster assistance to Jan. 12, 2023. According to FEMA, after the State of Florida made the request, those who suffered damage to their property from Hurricane Ian will have more time to apply for assistance. FEMA extended the application deadline for residents in Brevard, […]

“Christmas on Third” Tree Lighting in Naples

A chance to see snow and meet Santa Claus on Monday in Naples to get into the holiday spirit with live music at the 45th annual tree lighting. The Naples Police Department is shutting down 13th Street off the corner of Third Street in preparation for the tree lighting that will happen around 6:20 p.m. […]

Man arrested, accused of raping a woman in a Naples hotel

Naples police arrested a man on Sunday who is accused of raping a woman he met on Tinder. Police say Corey Moir, 25, was arrested after they received a 911 call about the rape. According to the Naples Police Department, Moir, a friend, the victim, and the victim’s roommate met to play minigolf at a […]

FEMA extends Hurricane Ian disaster assistance application deadline

FEMA announced Monday that it is extending the deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian to January 12. The extended deadline allows people who have suffered damage more time to get the assistance they need. Initially, the deadline to apply for assistance was November 28, or 60 days from when the storm […]