Collier County

Shelves are wiped out week after week, forcing limits on the number of items you can buy at a time when Southwest Florida is getting ready to stock up. We spoke to community members and an expert, who offers advice, about preparing for hurricane season during the coronavirus pandemic. “There was still areas that were, […]

North Collier Fire Rescue District and Naples Fire-Rescue Department responded to a house fire that was caused by a lightning strike in North Naples Sunday. According to the fire district, crews responded to a fire at a family’s home off East Avenue near the corner with Ridge Drive. The scene of the fire is north […]

Making reservations, marked off pews, and a safe way to receive communion. Catholic worshipers were allowed to return to celebrate mass Monday, but with strict guidelines from the Diocese of Venice. At St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Fort Myers “X’s” line the sidewalk and signs all around encourage social distancing. It’s the new normal for […]

Florida reached $2 billion in unemployment claims paid over the weekend. But, still, we keep hearing from a lot of you that you still haven’t been paid or were wrongfully denied. Gov. Ron DeSantis is firing back at anyone saying they aren’t getting what they are entitled to. He said that some people may have […]

Florida restaurants and other types of businesses were able to operate at 50% capacity Monday, which means more businesses have decided to open. Workers are wearing masks, and customers are taking extra precautions when they go out to eat. After two months at home, people are itching to get out and do something. But restaurant […]

Crews continue to work to control a massive fire that’s burned 8,663 acres in Collier County and remains at 60% containment Monday. The 36th Avenue SE fire in Golden Gate Estates has destroyed a dozen homes. We spoke to one of the community members who lost their home to the fire and wonders what’s next. […]

Another fire was burning Monday at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers, the most recent of several fires at the business in the last year. The smoke got so bad at one point Monday that the Florida Highway Patrol was forced to shut down I-75, and neighbors are fed up. “The smell of that all […]

Parents have all hit that point by now where you have thrown out the screen time rules and let your children binge. Monday’s Lindsey’s lesson shows you a way to allow that, but also combats the mom guilt. Check out the website “Commonsensemedia.org.” They rate shows, movies, and apps games. The first thing you are […]

Florida begins another stage of reopening on Monday moving to Full Phase 1, as gyms and fitness centers will reopen and operate at 50% capacity. The doors will be open for the first time in two months, but it’s going to be a little bit of a different experience with only 50% capacity allowed. You […]

City of Naples reopened its public beaches this past week, imposing a series of restrictions after people failed to social distance last weekend. During the weekend, the changes mean the beach is only open for certain hours in the morning and then from 5 p.m. until sunset, with new restrictions. We saw a lot of […]