Northbound I-75 ramp in Collier County closing for 12 hours on Feb. 18
The Florida Department of Transportation issued its latest alert regarding a traffic shift and overnight ramp closure for one of its biggest Southwest Florida projects in Collier County. The project is the construction of Collier County's first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). In a press release on Feb. 17, FDOT...
Bonita Springs literacy council responds to English-only driving exam rule
New Florida policy requires driver's tests in English only. See how one Bonita Springs organization is stepping up to help non-English speakers prepare! What are your thoughts on this change?
Former Darien man gets prison for defrauding investment clients of more than $4 million
The man also agreed to pay restitution, and to work with the IRS to pay back taxes and penalties, officials said.
Dozens of Sanibel homeowners elevate houses after multiple hurricane hits
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Storm surge is a major threat in Florida, leading many homeowners on Sanibel Island to elevate their properties after hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton flooded Gulf Coast homes. SEE WHY THE GULF COAST IS SO VULNERABLE TO STORM SURGE IN THE VIDEO BELOW:. Barb Lasky,...
Fort Myers Beach seeks public input on water taxi proposal
Traffic congestion on Fort Myers Beach has reached a critical point. Residents and visitors routinely face wait times exceeding two hours for trips that should take minutes. In response, the town’s Marine Environmental Resource Task Force is exploring a water taxi system as a viable alternative to overwhelmed road...
Deputies search for 2 missing children last seen in Immokalee
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Collier County deputies are looking for two missing children, last seen on Friday in Immokalee. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Luna Gilles, 3, and Djwen Dumervil, 11 months, are missing. They may be in the company of Navy Gilles. Luna is three feet...
Collier County, FL: Saigon To Paris Cafe Cited for 12 Violations in Latest Health...
Saigon To Paris Cafe in Collier County received 12 citations during a February 12, 2026, restaurant health inspection completed by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. As a result of the findings, the local eatery was issued a warning and required a follow-up inspection to rectify the issues.
Multiple witnesses testify in trial of Immokalee man accused of killing a mother of...
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The trial of Malachi Montelongo, one of two men accused of shooting into a car and killing a woman in 2019, is underway Tuesday with opening statements following jury selection on Monday. Tuesday: Opening statements. Opening statements began Tuesday morning, with prosecutors outlining what...
New restaurants opening in Naples this month, including Shake Shack
The first month and a half of 2026 has been busy for the Naples restaurant scene with several openings like Connors Steak & Seafood, Beyond Juicery + Eatery, and Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, and even more on the way. There's a few more local eateries opening this month, including the highly-anticipated Shake Shack...
WATERLINE: Chasing rarity: Poachers brave dangerous Florida 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.
