Moorhead Manor community filled with hope despite the destruction

Despite the destruction left by Hurricane Ian, there is a lot of hope and joy in the Moorhead Manor community. Hurricane Ian left many of the homes in the community severely flooded. One couple said their lanai saw 31 inches of water, but they’re focusing on what they have and all the volunteers who’ve brought […]

How to protect yourself when replacing your storm-damaged car

Many people lost their cars in the flooding caused by Hurricane Ian and are searching for new ones to get around. When getting a replacement car, you don’t want to get stuck with another one that has flood damage. Not all flood damage is visible. According to Carfax, Texas and Florida lead the country regarding […]

FILE: 5th Ave in Naples. (Credit: Wikipedia Commons/FILE)

Businesses on 5th Avenue in Naples trying to bounce back from Ian

Businesses hurt by Hurricane Ian face plenty of obstacles before they can open their doors to customers. If 5th Avenue in Naples looks like it’s back up and running, that’s because restaurants are open, but the majority of shops are still closed. “We’re very busy… extremely busy,” Daniel Secu said about S.D. Flooring LLC. Well, […]

Brush Fire

Car fire on I-75 in Collier County

A car went up in flames on I-75 in Collier County on Monday afternoon. According to the North Collier Fire Rescue District, Engines 40 and 46 along with Water Tender 10 extinguished a vehicle fire. The car was in the southbound lane at exit 108 on I-75. It is unclear at this time how the […]

Comcast

Comcast connection and service progress to SWFL residents

Comcast is working hard to get a connection back to its customers after the damage Hurricane Ian caused. According to Comcast, its response team is made up of more than 1,700 technicians, and network maintenance and engineering specialists continue to make steady progress in repairing damages to equipment and infrastructure from Hurricane Ian. Comcast is […]

Looters

Duo arrested for looting crime spree in Collier County

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people it says are responsible for a looting crime spree. Alxis Tatiana Dibrigida, 28, of Centennial, Colorado, and Stephen Granieri, 47, of St. Petersburg, were arrested on Sunday. Deputies say they caught the two looting condos in Vanderbilt Beach. According to the sheriff’s office, the two also […]

Dogs, cats rescued from Hurricane Ian transported from Naples to Kalamazoo

Dogs and cats displaced due to Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona are being transported to Chicago and Kalamazoo, thanks to the nonprofit Wings of Rescue. Wings of Rescue is a nonprofit organization that works to fly shelter animals out of areas where natural disasters have occurred. In partnership with PetSmart Charities, BISSEL Pet Foundation, and […]

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Naples police offer tips for avoiding post-Ian scams

The Naples Police Department has offered a list of tips for avoiding different kinds of scams after Hurricane Ian. Advanced fee construction A contractor will require money up-front for supplies. Once you give them money, they disappear, along with your money. Red flags to look for: An unsolicited approach. An out-of-state “contractor.” No pickup/work truck. […]

Man dies of injuries after shooting at Mercato shops in North Naples

A man died of gunshot wounds after a Saturday night shooting at the Mercato shopping center in North Naples. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. outside Cavo Lounge, located at 9108 Strada Place. The suspect and victim were involved in an altercation inside the lounge before the […]

Contractor arrested in Naples, wanted for residential contractor fraud and theft

The Naples Police Department arrested a man after discovering he was wanted for fraud and theft in another state. Keith Diprima, 45, was arrested on Saturday after officers learned that he was wanted in Louisiana for residential contractor fraud and theft. They say he was possibly doing restoration work on a site in the Park […]