Barefoot father and son airlifted from Everglades mudhole after ATV runs out of gas:...
Father and son rescued by helicopter after ATV runs out of gas in Florida Everglades mudhole. Deputies spotted their fire during nighttime rescue.
Mothers can soon abandon newborns at a ‘baby box’ in Naples
A mother wanting to give up a newborn has a new option with a “baby box” at an EMS station in Collier County. Collier Commissioner Chris Hall last year initiated a request with the county board to install a Safe Haven Baby Box for a mother or parents to surrender a baby for adoption. A dedication is scheduled for...
Collier County Laces Up For Heart Walk This Saturday
The path to a healthier community begins with one step. And this weekend, Collier County is lacing up for the Heart Walk at Baker Park. Last month, the 2025 Lee County Heart Walk took place at FGCU with thousands of people coming together to fight against cardiovascular disease. And this Saturday, December 13, it's...
Big Shrimp Dinner is This Saturday
St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church will host an All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Dinner on Saturday from 5PM to 7PM in the parish hall. The church is located at 5601 Williams Drive on Fort Myers Beach. Guests will enjoy a plentiful feast featuring fresh pink gulf shrimp, homemade baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread,...
3 To Do: ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ in Bonita; Marco’s Pets on Parade
1. THURSDAY: Zach Bartholomew: ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’. At Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, Dec. 11. Zach Bartholomew, an award-winning pianist, performs a holiday concert called “The Music of Vince Guaraldi: A Charlie Brown Christmas” with his trio. The concert features live jazz renditions of the classic...
Collier Co. weighs public emergency to fix rural roads for first responders
Collier County could declare a public emergency and spend $1.5 million to fix more than 30 rural roads for emergency access, but some Naples property owners worry about increased traffic.
Video shows dramatic air rescue of father, son stranded in the Everglades
Video captured the heart-stopping rescue of a father and son who became stranded in the Florida Everglades in Collier County. The men were in the Big Cypress National Preserve, which includes 728,000 acres stretched across multiple counties, when their ATV ran out of gas. In the footage shared by the...
Collier County ends Immokalee-Ave Maria grocery bus route after low ridership
Collier County discontinues month-old bus route from Immokalee to Ave Maria grocery stores after only one rider used service during second weekend.
3 To Know: Crocodile warning; RSW sets record; new flamingos in Naples
1. NOT JUST GATORS: FWC warns tourists about crocodiles. State wildlife officials are warning tourists about Florida’s American crocodile population. “As seasonal residents return to Florida for the winter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds everyone to enjoy Florida’s unique wildlife...
Leading Construction Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A construction company, Azure Builders Inc., has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. The firm filed the case on Saturday, December 6, due to internal conflicts and financial strain. Azure Builders Files for Bankruptcy Amid Shareholder Disputes....
