Collier County News

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.

Collier County deputies are encouraging car owners to push the lock button. This comes after they say Ryan Keegan broke into seven cars while drunk.

Troopers are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a crash on Interstate 75 this afternoon.

Dr. Zannos Grekos, right, confers with his attorney Richard Ozelie during the first day of Grekos' hearing at the Collier County Courthouse on Oct. 16, 2012.

More jobs, 203,000 were added to the economy than expected. Florida will announce its jobless rate for November in two weeks.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla - The Collier County Beach Renourishment project is in the final phase.

DAVID ALBERS/STAFF - John Orr listens to arguments during a hearing for several motions in his second-degree murder trial on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 t the Collier County Courthouse in Naples.

David Albers/Staff - Amy Chesser leaves a Collier County Courtroom after being granted an early termination to her felony battery sentence probation on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.

A 30-year-old Immokalee man was arrested Wednesday, charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a girl under 12. Collier County Sheriff's investigators were contacted by DCF when they responded to a child abuse call.

Deputies have responded Friday afternoon to a possible child drowning in East Naples, a Collier County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said.

Collier County Parks and Recreation will host the 28th Annual Snowfest on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What started in 1985 with just five tons of snow and a few hundred people, Snowfest is now Collier County's largest community event, attracting over 15,000 people to play in 100 tons of snow.