Everglades-City News

Prior to the mysterious killing of a Lehigh Acres man found dead in his home, his daughter said the family suspected the 74-year-old was being taken advantage of.

A former Everglades City resident and prominent businessman has been found dead in his Lehigh Acres home, and his death is now the subject of an investigation.

A 15-year-old Everglades City boy who broke into his neighbor's trailer to rape her has been sentenced to 10 years in a state prison.

Collier County commissioners say they want to take an extra look at hiring a successor to Theresa Cook, who is leaving as county airport director to work in aviation in Oregon.

On the 60th anniversary of Naples' swamp buggy races, local historian Lila Zuck has compiled "Naples Oldest Tradition, Swamp Buggy Days." On the 60th anniversary of Naples' swamp buggy races, local historian Lila Zuck has compiled "Naples Oldest Tradition, Swamp Buggy Days." Her amply illustrated labor of love is available for $24.95 by calling her ...

Learn about the "History of the Fakahatchee" at an illustrated talk 5:30 p.m., Nov.20, in the Everglades City Community Church Annex.

Editor's note: This story is the second in a series of three articles about the just-opened stone crab season.

Local law enforcement will be out in full force with enhanced patrols, making sure all the trick-or-treaters make it home safely with their sacks of candy.

Collier County School District officials issued this press release this morning: The School District of Collier County, in conjunction with the Collier County Health Department, will be holding school-based clinics to immunize children against H1N1 Influenza beginning today , and continuing through Tuesday, December 2. Clinics will be held at each ...

The Collier County School District will offer vaccinations to all students starting Tuesday through Dec.

Editor's note: This story is the first in a series of three articles about the just opened stone crab season.

Traffic was heavy in the heart of Naples on Saturday as exotic swamp buggies, fire engines and candidates in convertibles shared the road with beauty queens, marching bands and miniature Flintstones cars zipping around in hazardous patterns.

The Collier County School District will offer vaccinations to all students starting Tuesday through Dec.

Two banks hope to become one in Southwest Florida. On Thursday, Florida Shores Bancorp announced it has signed an agreement to acquire controlling interest in Shamrock Bank of Florida, which has two offices in Naples and Everglades City.

Marya Repko did not set out to become a publishing magnate. a oeWhen I was working on the book, a neighbor child, who was 10 or 11, would come over.

Fort Myers Beach has its shrimp festival, and Goodland has mullet madness. Mango maniacs mark Pine Island's annual fruit harvest, and LaBelle celebrates swamp cabbage.

Here is this week's news quiz: 1. An East Naples-based church family worship center and complex is in: a. the national media spotlight b. a flood plain c. foreclosure 2. Where was the candlelight vigil held honoring the victims of the Damas family slayings and domestic violence victims? a. Collier County Courthouse b. Shelter for Abused Women & ...

The Coast Guard has found three people after their plane crashed near the waters of Everglade City on Saturday night.

Nearly 90 years ago, a young man flying a Curtiss Sea-Gull near what is now Everglades City crashed and died.

Kudos to two Southwest Floridians going the extra mile. Gary Kluckhuhn of Naples turns hardship into helpful innovation.