Collier County News

A middle school student in Collier County, Fla. has been suspended for twerking.

Elyssia Vazquez just celebrated her 10th birthday. Instead of gifts, she asked her guests to bring donations for the homeless animals of Collier County.

NAPLES, Fla.- The Collier County Sheriff's Office arrested an elderly man yesterday, who is accused of molesting a special needs teenager.

Most of them are out there "twerking," but it's not all fun and games as Rich Keefe points out in Monday night's "Keefer Madness."

DAVID ALBERS/STAFF - Collier County Commissioners Georgia Hiller, Tim Nance and Tom Henning, left to right, discuss the renewal of the contract of Executive Director at the Collier County Airport Authority Chris Curry on Tuesday, Sept.

Marco Island police arrested a 21-year-old man, accused of picking up a 14-year-old girl at the boat parade and taking her back to his house.

The Harry Chapin Food Bank is just one of six nonprofits that received $350 courtesy of the Veranda, from May 1 through Oct. 31, for its work in feeding the hungry in Southwest Florida.

The Collier County Beach Renourishment Project that began in October is wrapping up within the City of Naples.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A local military veteran has written a children's book about the spirit of Christmas.

The Big Cypress National Preserve chalked up a grisly first this weekend with the discovery of an endangered Florida panther dead from a suspected gunshot.

Some westbound lanes of Immokalee Road between US-41 N. and Goodlette-Frank Road are shut down due to a two-vehicle accident, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.

Lee County residents will likely pay more for plans than those in Collier. Take the example of a family of four.

I have frequently opined that the emergency services organizational model within Collier County is antiquated, fragmented and not as effective and financially efficient as it could and should be.

Dania Maxwell/Staff George Abounader is hugged by his wife, Cindy Love-Abounader after being awarded the 2013 Marco Island Citizen of the Year award during the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Christmas Gala on Sunday, December 8 at Bistro Soliel in Marco Island.

Marilyn Joan Varcoe, 71, of the 300 block of L'Ambiance Circle, Naples, was arrested Friday by Collier County sheriff's deputies at the intersection of Ridge Drive and U.S. 41 North.

While we respect companies' rights to do so, we also appreciate patients' questions and concerns about these vital issues, especially against the backdrop of national health care reform.

As we commemorate the anniversary of the horrific acts of violence which occurred on Dec. 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., we wish to take a moment to reflect on what has transpired since.

John S. Cox joined the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO this summer, and Friday marked nearly 80 work days on the job.

Originally from Rhode Island, Campos is the owner and president of Monarch Builders of SW Florida.

Submitted Clive Daniel Home was selected to provide interior color selections for 23 new homes being built at The Landings at Bear's Paw in Naples.