Naples FL

Collier County’s delivery scene is buzzing right now, with several local employers looking for dependable drivers. If you like being on the move and working with people, these roles are worth a look.

The deputy who stopped Genise Taylor, 24, on March 18 began his employment with the Collier County Sheriff's Office less than two years ago. A relatively new Collier County deputy who stopped a suspected drunken driver for speeding hours before she drove into oncoming traffic, killing a 96-year-old man, knew the woman.

Collier County’s business scene is buzzing, with new opportunities for sales pros and account managers ready to grow their careers. Here are a few standout roles worth checking out this week:

With a March 25 SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting, CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) on Sanibel Island celebrated its first step in a journey to once again rehabilitate sea turtles with Harkey Sea Turtle Complex, which replaces a facility at 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road demolished by Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Operational since earlier this year, Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Station 172 at 5171 Sanibel Captiva Road celebrated with a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours for the public on March 27. Irreversible damage in 2022 from Hurricane Ian’s 5-6 feet of storm surge made the 50-year-old station...

Forget the fancy marinas and polished yacht clubs — some of the most memorable meals in Florida happen where real fishermen dock their boats. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach sits right at Fishermans Wharf, giving diners a front-row seat to the working waterfront while feasting on Caribbean-inspired...

The Friends of the Library’s second and final giant book sale is tomorrow and Sunday from 9AM to 2PM. Bring your own bag or one will be provided to you for a $10 donation. The Friends of the Library fundraise to assist the library with extra purchases to enhance patrons’ experiences at the library.

The Collier County Clerk’s Office is hosting a free informational seminar on April 16 at the Government Center. Residents are invited to register and attend this educational session to learn more about local services.

It's that time of year ― the Florida manatee migration is underway. Each spring thousands of manatees move from warm-water spring and winter havens to coastal bays, rivers and the Gulf beaches. Wildlife experts are advising boaters and the public to be aware of the moving sea cows and some boating zone changes that...

A great hammerhead shark that was found dead Thursday on Naples Beach, Fla., has been collected by scientists so a necropsy can be performed. The accompanying footage, captured by Christian Hernandez, shows the estimated 300-pound shark being placed via heavy machinery onto the bed of a transport truck. The Florida...