What are we really growing in Naples | Opinion
We talk about resilience in Naples. We celebrate success. We raise money for good causes. We pride ourselves on community. But we don’t often talk about what’s happening behind closed doors — especially for those quietly recovering from abuse, addiction, depression, loss, or other personal upheavals. And what we...
Naples teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award for tap dance project
NAPLES, Fla. — A 16-year-old Girl Scout from Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project "Tapping with Love." Angelica Elizabeth Roets brought tap dance classes to residents at Bradford Square Retirement Community in Naples. Angelica led weekly classes, choreographed...
Petition certified: Could force Marco to upgrade wastewater plant
A citizen petition to force Marco Island to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant has been certified by the Collier County Supervisor of Elections. The referendum language asks that the city be required to upgrade the plant but doesn't provide for its funding. Marco Island City Council could skip the referendum...
📅 Big Cypress Basin Board Meeting on April 24 in Naples
The Big Cypress Basin Board will hold a public meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor, Naples, FL 34112.
Injuries after crash on I-75 in Collier County, roadway clear
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE 7:23 a.m. - Roadway is clear. A vehicle crash on I-75 southbound at mile marker 113 in Collier County has blocked the roadway. Mile Marker 113 is near the Immokalee Road exit. Florida Highway Patrol says the right lane is blocked, causing significant traffic...
Sanibel Planning Commissioners Conduct Four Public Hearings
The Sanibel Planning Commission met on Tuesday, March 24, to consider four public hearings. They are as follows:. The Commission considered revisions related to commercial and institutional uses, including reductions in tree quantities, changes to plant types and quantities, and the addition of language to address...
Florida Woman Jailed For Fatal Wrong-Way DUI Crash, Says Deputy ‘Let Her Go’ Hours...
Genise Taylor A 24-year-old Florida woman, Genise Taylor, currently faces DUI manslaughter charges following a...
Florida Measles Cases Increase, But At Slower Pace
FLORIDA – Measles cases in Florida continue to rise but the rate of the spread has slowed significantly in the last month. According data from the Department of Health, as of March 21 there were 143 reported measles cases in 2026, with the majority still in Collier County. The week before, there were 139. Out […]
WATCH: Deputies rescue 11 after large wave capsizes boat off Florida coast
A pontoon boat with 11 people on board overturned near Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday, leaving 2 people injured, according to footage from the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
🔧 Collier County Building & Grounds Jobs – Multiple Openings $25+/hr
Collier County’s maintenance and facilities scene is buzzing this month. From luxury resorts to local landscaping crews, several employers are hiring steady hands to keep properties in top shape.

















