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IMMOKALEE, Fla. — An Immokalee woman has been arrested after allegedly beating up a store clerk during a dispute and driving drunk with children in the car. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), deputies responded to an altercation that occurred at the Handy Store on 1812 Lake Trafford Road.

Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested one of their own Friday night after a phone call came through accusing the deputy of domestic violence. "I stand before you as your sheriff disappointed to announce that my team has arrested Lee County deputy Christopher Doughty," Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said at a news...

After pursuing the suspects for almost 20 miles, Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested George Amilkar Recio Galindo and Yunior Beltran on many different charges – including striking a deputy’s vehicle multiple times. On Thursday morning, deputies tried to stop a silver Camaro for speeding (going 80...

A roof collapsed Friday night in Naples on Windsong Cir. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the roof was being repaired when it collapsed due to the weather. Currently, there are no injuries being reported and everyone is out of the building. According to a deputy on the...

Every Friday, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers shares information on four fugitives authorities need help finding. Anyone with information on these four is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477. 1. Robert Black – a repeat offender with an extensive history of theft – even from his own family.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Two men have been arrested after leading deputies on a nearly 20 mile pursuit around Collier County. On Thursday, deputies tried to stop a vehicle going 20-miles over the speed limit on State Road 29, near Oil Well Road. After attempted to pull the suspects...

First sales release of 16 homes reserved on opening weekend Minto Communities has introduced an all-new lifestyle option at The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida — the Coastal Cottages Collection. Four fully-furnished model homes opened June 25. The initial sales release of 16 pre-designed homes, starting in the $500s, were reserved...

Sea Monkey Tavern & Grill came out swinging when it launched Thursday in Old Naples. The new venue was off to a strong start with a bustling business. “We had hundreds of people there last night. It was standing room only,” said Sea Monkey owner Massimo “Max” Puglielli. “People were just really looking forward to this opening.”

The spotlight was on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as it so often has been over the past three years.

A 16-year-old was arrested after stealing a car and dragging a victim over 100 feet in Bonita Springs. The suspect was arrested in Collier County after fleeing in the car. Collier County Sheriff’s Office said that the victim spotted the suspect pulling out of the parking lot of a Walgreens on Bonita Beach Road. The victim ran to his car and opened the driver’s side door. He grabbed at the suspect, who kept driving, dragging the victim about 100 feet before fleeing with the vehicle.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – After spending more than two and a half weeks in the hospital, a Lehigh Acres man who was shot while working his hot dog stand is back home. Kelvis Maiguel, better known as the Lehigh Acres ‘Hot Dog Guy’ was shot on May 31 while working his roadside stand set up at the corner of Homestead Boulevard and Milwaukee Road South.

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Council recognizing local state legislators: the Honorable Senator and Senate President Designate Kathleen Passidomo, the Honorable Senator Ray Rodriguez and the Honorable Representative Adam Botana. Council will then address a number of resolutions and ordinances on a variety of subjects, including...

A penthouse is typically referred to as a residential unit located on one of the top floors of a luxury residential high-rise. But, in today’s real estate market that description is changing. According to Business Insider, an online business website, a penthouse no longer needs to be located on an upper floor. It...

After pursuing the suspects for almost 20 miles, Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested George Amilkar Recio Galindo and Yunior Beltran on many different charges.

Give monthly and help transform the life of a student in Immokalee. The Immokalee Foundation has launched a new monthly giving initiative called “The Family Society.” Monthly donations begin at just $25 and will help provide support for The Immokalee Foundation’s life changing educational programs. “The Immokalee Foundation’s mission is to provide students the resources and the confidence to follow pathways to success,” said Noemi Y. Perez, President and CEO of The Immokalee Foundation. “Our programs provide educational and professional development opportunities that open students’ eyes to their personal potential and help them build a career that enables them to gain economic independence.”

You are five times more likely to be struck by lightning than you are to score a royal straight flush in poker. A resident of The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes Assisted Living in Naples said he beat those odds not just once but twice in the Aces Game Room.

Significant sales and changes for hotels in Southwest Florida had historic magnitude during the first quarter of 2022, and continue to affect the rest of the year. Naples entrepreneur Phil McCabe was in the center of it, his personal story tied to many of the local properties making headlines, including the sale of three hotels in Naples.

An investigation led to the arrest Wednesday of a moving company owner on charges he stole over $250,000 worth of household items from a client in 2020. Christopher John Duffy, 41, of 4330 20th St. N.E., in Collier County, is charged with grand theft over

Sales in the 54-unit, South Naples community have pushed Jasper Flats’ development beyond its original offerings and into Phase 2 delivery dates.  Its first units are on schedule for Fall 2022 completion dates with the next release following closely with first quarter 2023 deliveries.  Community entry and interior roads are complete and the first Phase 1 buildings are under roof.  The Pool is complete and its surrounding Outdoor Living Area, including  lounging, dining, grilling and Fire...

An accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol indicates that a Villager in a golf cart turned into the path of an oncoming van seconds prior to a crash Thursday afternoon on Morse Boulevard. The 70-year-old Village of Mira Mesa woman was alone in the red 2017 Yamaha golf cart...