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Driver accused of striking patrol vehicle at Collier County crash scene before foot chase

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — What started as a response to a crash quickly escalated after Collier County deputies had to scramble out of the way of an oncoming car that sped through and hit a patrol vehicle. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, deputies were at the intersection...
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Human skeletal remains discovered at Sugden Regional Park in Collier County identified

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Human remains that were discovered at Sugden Regional Park in Collier County have been identified as a man missing for three years. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the skeletal remains found were identified as Edward Mark Votava, 42, through dental records. According to...
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Iconic ‘Wind in the Willows’ moving off Fifth Avenue South, but not far

The Wind in the Willows boutique is entering a new chapter. The iconic store that has operated at the high-profile corner of Fifth Avenue South and Eighth Street South in downtown Naples for more than 25 years is closing. However, it's not the end of the story for the retailer. The retailer has already opened in a new
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Lawyer seeks release of woman accused in fatal wrong-way I-75 crash

Counsel for a Naples woman accused in the wrong-way crash that killed a senior citizen on Interstate 75 is asking the presiding judge to reconsider her ruling to hold the driver without bond. Genise Taylor, 24, faces charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI causing property damage and reckless driving causi
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Collier County clinic offers free medical care to uninsured workers

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The Neighborhood Health Clinic in Collier County has been providing free medical care to uninsured workers for 27 years, helping them stay healthy, employed, and out of emergency rooms. Monica Lopez, who works at Walmart, visits the clinic monthly for her cholesterol medication. "You know...
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New project in Estero Bay looks to revive struggling seagrass and clam species

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — In the southern part of Estero Bay, a science experiment of sorts is now underway under the water. “In science, something is just an idea or a hypothesis until you test it,” said James Douglass. So, that’s exactly what Douglass, a professor with Florida...
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Town Council Upholds Himmelstein Fine

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council denied a request from Robert Himmelstein to reduce a code violation fine from $16,500 to $0. The fines were a result of shipping containers Himmelsten had in his parking lot to store retail furniture for his store during his build-out. Himmelstein is...
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Letter to the Editor: Marco Island becoming hostile to families

As a longtime visitor and a five-year Marco Island homeowner, I’ve known Marco Island to be a family-friendly city, but we are again hearing complaints of kids in the pool at the recent council meeting. People should be happy to hear the joyful sounds of kids. It means that...
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3 To Do: Rock at Arts Bonita; Nature’s Palette in Naples; ‘America’ on Marco

Blends the trinity of 1960s rock music ― Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and The Doors ― into one unique performance. The group performs at Arts Bonita on Sunday, June 7. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the box office. For more information and ticket reservations, visit...
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Now You Know: Hideaway Beach home listed for $11.5M

Nat Geo features Big Cypress; Marco mangroves topic of WGCU. For the first time in four years a beachfront single-family home in Marco Island’s Hideaway Beach community is on the market for $11.5 million. Located at 158 South Beach Drive, the home was built in 2022 and spans approximately...

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