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OCHOPEE, Fla. (WSVN) — Firefighters are finally beginning to get a handle on a massive brush fire in Collier County. Officials on Tuesday said a thunderstorm on Monday dropped helpful rain on the southern portion of the fire, so it is now 53% contained. However, officials said, no rain...

SANIBEL, Fla. — The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. (CROW) recently rescued and released an octopus that was missing an arm. CROW said they were contacted by beachgoers who saw the octopus on Feb. 23, but it was in "excellent" overall condition when the organization's staff found it.

A hot topic, for a while now, is the construction of the newest Costco in Southwest Florida which will be just off Collier Boulevard in South Naples. “This new Costco in Naples is going to be excellent — can’t wait to check it out,” said reader Wayne Rose. “When is it planned on being done and open?”

Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on the Sanibel Sea School's expansion to their 'Sea Squirts' program, which aims to connect more young kids to the coast

Marco Island dredged Tigertail Lagoon to restore wildlife habitat, deepening a popular shortcut to Tigertail Beach, but experts warn of consistent foot traffic's impacts to wildlife.

Above is a photo of all the Cleveland Pisani taken on January 16. This is all the Cleveland Crew, that are down in Florida. We get together for lunch in January, February and March. This was at DeRomo’s Gourmet Market Restaurant in Bonita Springs. We have an absolutely great time. Our lunch usually lasts over three...

Johnny Johns, a U.S. champion in pairs and ice dance in the 1970s and a longtime, beloved World and Olympic coach, passed away on Feb. 20, 2026, following complications from knee surgery. He was 74. A memorial service will be held on March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2...

What salary do I need to afford a house in Naples in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...

In his recent newsletter, Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro gave an update on parks on Marco Island and in South Naples. “We continue our efforts to repair, rebuild, and upgrade all parks in District 1,” LoCastro writes. “Besides reopening Caxambas Park on Marco Island and the 951 Boat Launch on Collier...

ESTERO, Fla. — Lee County deputies are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Martin Sheehan, 82, was last seen on Seagrove Street in Estero. He was wearing a blue collared golf shirt, tan shorts and tennis shoes. Deputies...