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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — North Collier Fire Rescue District is leading the way in Floridaby introducing plant-fiber helmets for children to enhance connections with kids and educate them about fire safety. The district noted that plastic helmets are rarely recycled and often end up in landfills for years. They...

A prescribed burn in Picayune State Forest is believed to have contributed to a deadly crash on Interstate 75. State officials said the fire was extinguished about 12 hours before the multi-vehicle pileup occurred. Meteorologists report that cool air likely trapped the smoke, pushing it down and reducing visibility...

Watch the best shots and biggest moments from the final round of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational from Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.

What’s Up FMB is hosting a gift exchange and Toy Drive for kids on Fort Myers Beach tomorrow night at The Whale from 6PM to 9PM. Tickets are $35 and include your first drink. Pleas bring one wrapped toy valued at $20 to $25 foe the Tropiswap and one...

Credit a divorce and her journal for getting Monique Marvez into comedy. She was 27, living in Miami, a successful medical malpractice insurance salesperson when she went to an open mic comedy night and took to the stage. “I hadn’t figured out what I wanted to do with my life,...

Pinehurst, North Carolina Pinehurst, North Carolina (image credits: pexels) Pinehurst, North Carolina, is a gem for retirees seeking a combination of affordability and a serene lifestyle. With an annual cost of living estimate at $68,516, it offers a budget-friendly environment that doesn’t compromise on quality....

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Chubb Classic, set for Thursday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 15 at Tiburón Golf Club's Black Course in Naples. The PGA Tour Champions event begins with Thursday's Pro-Am followed by a 54-hole championship Friday-Sunday. Last year, Justin Leonard won the event , capturing his...

The North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District is the first in Florida to give out fire hats that don’t harm the environment. This week they made their debut during an event in Bonita Shores. Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer, says her department typically hands out 10,000 to 15,000...

Waterfront views and wallet friendly prices do not usually go together, but Naples proves they can. These spots bring you sunny decks, sea breezes, and satisfying plates that will not wreck your budget. You will find fresh seafood, vibrant salads, and comforting classics served with real hospitality. Come hungry,...

At 3 pm on a Tuesday in July, a man from Georgia contacted the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to report a woman with purple hair sitting in a car on the south side of Route 41, across from the gates of Alligator Alcatraz. She was live on TikTok, recording the license plates of vehicles entering and leaving the...