Crews battle 2 wildfires in Collier County; blaze burns nearly 20K acres in total
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Crews are battling two separate wildfires burning inches from the Florida Everglades in Collier County, and many in South Florida are feeling the smoky effects of the blaze. Meteorologists are calling the fires “Grand Fire” and “National Fire” as they continue burning within Big Cypress...
Large fire burning along I-75 in Collier County near mile marker 78
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A large fire is burning along Interstate 75 in Collier County near mile marker 78 at State Road 29, according to a live report Tuesday. Crews are working to extinguish the fire. Drivers traveling south on I-75 should expect smoky conditions in the area.
Surface Masters of SWFL Unveils Cutting-Edge Innovations Redefining Garage Floor Coatings
Surface Masters of SWFL, a family-owned flooring specialist based in Estero, Florida, is introducing advanced garage floor coating systems designed to improve durability, design, and long-term performance for residential and commercial properties across Southwest Florida. Responding to increased renovation activity...
Best weekend things to do in Naples: Blues guitarist, Nate Bargatze
Check out a popular comedian at Hertz Arena, attend a free concert or hear a blues guitarist in Bonita. What else is going on? Check out our events calendar , where you'll find plenty of things to do , including concerts, karaoke and more. And if there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly list of top...
SNIP Collier expanding services to Immokalee with new clinic, medical facility
SNIP Collier is expanding to Immokalee with a new spay and neuter clinic. It's expected to open in March with a larger medical facility planned.
Wildfires burning in Collier County: People in Big Cypress told to be “Ready”
Roads are closed in part of the Big Cypress National Preserve because of wildfires. The National Parks Service is telling people in the area to be fire ready.
Smoke from Everglades fire may impact Central Florida Wednesday
A large fire in the western Everglades near Alligator Alley has burned through 25,000 acres — a larger area than the cities of Sarasota and Naples combined.
Abandoned railroad could become trail under $60 million deal
A $60M deal could turn 11.4 miles of abandoned railroad into a linear park connecting Estero to Collier County. The participating local agencies must decide if they'll move ahead by the end of March.
Collier County’s “National Fire” Explodes to 25,000 Acres With 0% Containment, Smoke Threatens Alligator...
FLORIDA — A rapidly growing wildfire in Collier County has surged to 25,000 acres burned and remains 0% contained, prompting serious concerns about smoke impacts and visibility across South Florida. The blaze, identified as the National Fire, is burning in the Everglades region west of Miami and north of...
Florida Everglades Wildfire Explodes to 25,000 Acres Near Naples, Smoke Plume Spreads Over 100...
FLORIDA — A rapidly intensifying wildfire in the Everglades has exploded to approximately 25,000 acres in Big Cypress National Preserve and remains 0% contained, with smoke spreading more than 100 miles across South Florida and into the Florida Keys. The blaze, identified as the National Fire, is burning south...
