Collier County News

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- It'll take more than just signatures to get medical marijuana on the ballot.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- "It's important anytime somebody has a suspected package that they don't hesitate, they call 911," said East Naples-Golden Gate Fire Chief Kingman Schuldt.

This time next year, the Isles of Capri Fire-Rescue District will be part of the East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District.

Dania Maxwell/Staff North's Jonah Bueltel , of First Baptist Academy, is tackled by South's LJ Greenidge in the first quarter of the All-Star football game at Barron Collier High School on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Hodges University has named Dudley Goodlette as its 2014 Humanitarian of the Year, an annual award that recognizes significant achievements of a community leader.

Finally, we know what it will cost those of us in Lee County for an Obamacare plan available on the HealthCare.gov website.

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In fact, Collier County was the only county of 67 in which all personnel - teachers, instructional staff and administrators - were uniformly, across the board, marked 100 percent "effective."

A Collier County man faces up to 15 years in prison after deputies say they raided his property and found obvious signs of a chop shop operation.

Deputies fished a suspect out of the Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday after he jumped in -- in an attempt to get away.

The family of a boy killed by a lightning strike at football practice at McGregor Baptist Church has settled their lawsuit with the church.

Nakita Martin, 25, of the 5300 block of Catts Street, East Naples, was stopped by Collier County sheriff's deputies on suspicion of speeding along Santa Barbara Boulevard.

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce has formally incorporated its affiliate The Partnership for Collier's Future Economy.

Peter Richter, Libertarian Party, Collier County: Isn't it time to uphold your principles by supporting the local Libertarian Party? We're sorry.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reporting the 18th panther death of 2013 after the remains of a male panther were found on Interstate 75 in Collier County.

It's known as one of the most dangerous and addictive illicit drugs out there, and its being seen more often in Lee County.

There was a heated discussion between Collier County Republicans tonight over the party's response to Congressman Trey Radel's arrest.

Clive Daniel has been chosen as the design firm to provide interior color selections for 23 new homes being built at The Landings at Bear's Paw, one of the few remaining undeveloped luxury waterfront areas in Naples.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Collier County Sheriff's Office deputies located George Searle in some bushes in a heavily shrubbed area near the pool/clubhouse in the Pelican Isle community in North Naples around 10:15 a.m. Monday.

SCOTT MCINTYRE/Staff Crews work to haul sand at Vanderbilt Beach on Friday Oct. 25, 2013 as part of the $9.5 million project to replenish beaches in Naples, Park Shore and Vanderbilt Beach.