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Collier County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 182 restaurants in Collier County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 138 establishments passed on their first visit, while 22 restaurants passed the first inspection with zero violations. However, 44 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

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Naples man gets 20 years after Collier County deputies find meth

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—A Naples man convicted in a Collier County methamphetamine trafficking case was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Michael Duran, 57, was sentenced Monday after a jury found him guilty in September of trafficking 200 grams or more of amphetamine. The case stemmed from a Sept. 11, 2024 traffic stop in Golden Gate Estates.

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Collier County grand jury indicts Immokalee man for double murder

A Collier County grand jury has indicted an Immokalee man after his arrest for a double murder. Lorenzo Ray Coleman Jr., 25, faces two counts of first-degree murder with a firearm; first-degree burglary with an assault or battery, or while armed; child abuse while armed; and grand theft of a motor vehicle while armed. In Florida, all first-degree murder charges have to go through a grand jury. Coleman is accused of murdering two women , 25 and 29, at a house on North Ninth Street in Immokalee just after 8:30 a.m. July 10. The indictment reads in part that on or about July 10, Coleman, "while engaged in the perpetration of, or in the attempt to perpetrate a burglary, murdered the two victims, by shooting them." Prosecutors say there was a child witness. The indictment reads in part that Coleman "did knowingly or willfully abuse a child, by committing an intentional act which could reasonably be expected to result in physical or mental injury to the victim and during the commission of the offense the defendant did carry, display, use, threaten to use, or attempt to use a weapon or firearm." The names of the women have not been released.

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Wildflowerz owner backs out of $7.8M Collier land deal

After more than two years of negotiations, the owner of Wildflowerz Ranch in Immokalee backed out of a deal with Collier County to sell 625 acres of preserve land with a cattle lease and shooting range for $7.8 million. County Manager Amy Patterson made the announcement during the Nov. 10...

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3 To Know: Naples lawyer heads to prison; McDonald's pushes cheaper meals

1. APPEAL DENIED: Naples lawyer heads to prison for hit-and-run death. A Naples attorney who had a baby after her 2024 conviction for a 2022 deadly crash while she appealed, was remanded into custody despite arguing the infant is medically fragile. Giselle Guzman, 33, on Nov. 4 was remanded into...

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Collier County driver accused of hitting 100 mph in residential area before crashing into ditch

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested in Collier County after being accused of fleeing from an attempted traffic stop at high speed. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office arrest report, on Sunday, a deputy was parked near Immokalee Road and Waterways Boulevard when they noticed a car approaching at high speed.

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Driver arrested after 70-mph Immokalee chase, accused of hitting 2 patrol vehicles

IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A man was arrested after deputies said he drove up to 70 mph through Immokalee, struck two patrol vehicles, and continued fleeing before they stopped his car. A Collier County deputy reported that they were in the area of Carver Street and Booker Boulevard on Monday...

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Black Bear Spotted Running Across Busy Road in Naples, Florida

A black bear was captured on video running across a busy roadway near Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, with no reported injuries or vehicle collisions.

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Immokalee suspect indicted in July 10 shooting deaths of 2 women

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—A Collier County grand jury indicted Lorenzo Ray Coleman Jr. on two counts of first-degree murder with a firearm in the July 2026 killings of two women in Immokalee. The indictment also charged Coleman with first-degree burglary with an assault or battery or while armed, child abuse...

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Collier approves up to 54 townhomes in Hacienda Lakes

Collier County commissioners approved a rezoning to allow a subdistrict of up to 54 townhomes on 10.28 acres in Hacienda Lakes in East Naples. The Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 10 agreed to amend the growth-management plan to allow M/I Homes of Fort Myers/Naples LLC to add a subdistrict at 3810 Hacienda Lakes Parkway. The changes include a new land-use designation and rezoning land on the south side of the parkway from a rural-agricultural zoning district to a residential planned-unit development. Before the project can move forward, it must receive approval from the Florida Department of Commerce and the South Florida Water Management District.

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Marco Island Vietnam memorial gives veterans a long-awaited honor

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — A Vietnam memorial years in the making was unveiled at Veterans Community Park on Marco Island on Veterans Day. The memorial features seven bronze figures that honor the men and women who served in Vietnam. The figures include soldiers, a combat nurse, a wounded warrior and a military dog with his handler.

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130 mph chase ends with stop sticks, PIT maneuver in Collier

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—A 24-year-old man was arrested after deputies said he led them on an 11-mile chase through Collier County on Nov. 8. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Oswaldo Perez-Ramirez faced charges of fleeing and eluding at high speed, driving under the influence, driving without a valid license and resisting an officer without violence. Deputies booked Perez-Ramirez into the Naples Jail Center at 4:08 a.m.

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Collier County approves new cell tower in Golden Gate Estates after years of complaints about poor service

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. (WINK) — If you’ve ever struggled to get a phone call through in Golden Gate Estates, you’re not alone. Even getting directions can be a challenge. WINK News experienced that firsthand Tuesday while trying to visit the area where a new cell tower...

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East Naples golf club project forced to start over in hearing process

A missed state deadline will require a new round of public hearings for a proposed members-only golf club in East Naples. As a result of the mistake, the project must "start back at square one," said Mike Bosi, the county's planning and zoning director. He shared the update with county commissioners at a board meeting on Nov. 10, taking blame and apologizing for the county staff's error that came to light a few weeks ago. Last month, FloridaCommerce notified Collier County that it had missed the state's deadline to submit its final approval of a required growth plan amendment for the golf project by more than a year. As a result, the amendment was deemed as "withdrawn." After an hours-long hearing in September, county commissioners unanimously approved the amendment and rezoning for the project. The state received the county's adopted amendment on Oct. 2, but days later it was sent back without action — or implementation. The county took far too long to approve the amendment after the state's initial review last year, never asking for an extension. In discussions with the commerce department since receiving its rejection letter, Bosi said the state refused to budge on the rules, as

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Chipotle Mexican Grill opens in Orangetree area of Collier

Chipotle Mexican Grill launched a restaurant Nov. 10 in the Orangetree area of Golden Gate Estates, the fifth location for the fast casual chain in Collier County. The new restaurant at 1955 Oil Well Road is part of The Shoppes at Orange Blossom, a Publix-anchored neighborhood center immediately east of Palmetto Ridge High School. Restaurant chains already operating there include Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Wingstop, while Chick-fil-A and Starbucks are still planned.

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After mangrove crash near Marco Island, police urge boaters to share trip plans

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Two boaters were rescued after their vessel crashed into mangroves between Marco Island and Everglades City, highlighting the importance of informing loved ones about travel plans before heading out on the water. Marco Island police received a call Saturday night around 6 p.m. from a...

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Veterans Community Park on Marco Island unveils Vietnam memorial

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — American Legion Post 404 on Marco Island will unveil a Vietnam memorial at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, at Veterans Community Park. WINK News got a first look at the statues before the ceremony. Six years of fundraising, planning and construction led to the unveiling nearly six decades after the war.

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Police Say a Florida Tundra Driver Hit 130 MPH, Then Said He Was Asleep in the Back

Collier County deputies say a Toyota Tundra driver hit 130 mph in Naples, Florida, then claimed he'd been asleep in the back seat after a PIT stopped him.

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Details released for 2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — The 2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival unveiled its first live auction lots on Tuesday with luxury travel, wine experiences and a limited-edition Bentley among the offerings. The 27th annual festival will return to The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón Jan. 29-31, 2027 with the theme “Hope Sings:...

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SWFL families face some of the highest health insurance prices ever seen

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)- Families in Southwest Florida who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are facing steep 2027 premium increases. COVID-era enhanced federal subsidies are no longer being extended, meaning families are left footing a much bigger bill. Tyler McClosky, owner of Rocket Health, helps Southwest Florida residents navigate health insurance options.

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