Poachers brave dangerous swamps for imperiled ghost orchid
NAPLES — The poachers weren’t intimidated by heat, lightning, mosquitos, venomous snakes, alligators or losing their way in the south Florida swamps. They were there to steal the ghost orchid, a plant so elusive it’s likened to an Everglades apparition.
Babcock Ranch man’s Facebook post leads to a Naples woman locating her father after...
BABCOCK RANCH — A Naples woman's search for her father after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica ended with relief thanks to a stranger's Facebook post and the power of social media connections. Married couple Kanema Clark and Drew Montez-Clark were unable to reach Kanema's father, Michael Morrison, who lives in...
Three decades since infamous Cracker Barrel murders in East Naples
Saturday, Nov. 15, will mark 30 years since one of Collier County’s most heinous murders in modern history. The following is from a Nov. 14, 2015, article in the Naples Daily News entitled “Cracker Barrel murders 20 years ago haunt families” by Jessica Lipscomb. On a Wednesday...
1 person taken to hospital after motorcycle crash in Golden Gate
GOLDEN GATE, Fla. — One person was taken to the hospital after a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle near Santa Barbara Boulevard and Sea Grass Lane in Collier County. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the call came in at approximately 6:16 p.m., and one person was taken by ambulance to the...
Collier County Democratic Party to hold a Stand Up For Immigrants rally
The Collier County Democratic Party is planning a rally declaring its strong support for immigrants living in the United States. The rally will be Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, starting at the Collier County Courthouse steps at 3315 Tamiami Trail E. in Naples and then marching to the Route...
Florida Lawmakers Propose Statewide Smoking and Vaping Ban for Public Spaces
Florida's House Bill 389 would prohibit smoking and vaping on streets, sidewalks, highways, parks, beaches, and shared spaces at schools, hospitals, government offices, apartment buildings, workplaces, restaurants, transit stations, and stores. This sweeping measure targets both tobacco and marijuana use, but allows...
Pantless Florida man hides from cops in porta potty after allegedly stealing car
SANIBEL, Fla. (TCN) -- A man allegedly stole a car, nearly ran over its owner, and then hid from police in a porta potty before emerging half-naked, brandishing two wooden stakes. Joshua Mulnix, 43, was arrested Oct. 27 and taken into custody at the Lee County Jail. He was charged...
Rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, may be visible in Fort Myers and Naples
Will people in Southwest Florida see a rocket in the sky? A so Florida thing is coming up − and it's possible people can view it far beyond the Sunshine State . United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket will attempt to launch from Cape Canaveral. Previous attempts on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 were scrubbed. ULA announced a new...
Grumpy Goat provides Thanksgiving tastings as Naples celebrates Tulia Italian Steak
Add some local flavor to your holiday table or get some of your gift shopping done during Grumpy Goat Coffee’s Thanksgiving Sips & Bites tasting event, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the coffee company’s Bonita Springs roastery. The free event is open to everyone. Those...
Leadership Collier calls for volunteers
The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, is excited to host the 10th annual Get Involved Collier! Volunteer Expo on Thursday, Nov. 13. The annual event begins at 3 p.m. at Coastland Center, 1900 Tamiami Trail N. The Get Involved Collier! Volunteer Expo is for local...
