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The Marco Island Council loaned his campaign $300K of that. Marco Island City Councilman Greg Folley has gathered $430,000 in his first month running for state House, he announced Thursday. Folley filed in May for the open House District 81 seat held now by state Rep. Bob Rommel, a Naples...

James R. “Jim” Hansen, 90, of Marco Island peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Originally from Tulsa, Jim spent many years in Beaumont, San Antonio, and Atlanta before marrying his wife of 18 years, Mary Ann, and moving to Marco Island. He was born June 5, 1932 to Fred and Mildred Hansen.

Anthony "Tony" Meilan was born in New York, New York on June 16, 1941 and died at 81 years of age on May 20th, 2023. Tony was known to be a jokester and loved to have fun, whether that was at the supermarket, on the golf course, or traveling the world amongst friends and his beloved wife.

A Naples man has been found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a one-day trial in Naples.

An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle.

This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward up to $3,000. If you have seen them, reach out to SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online. You can remain anonymous.

Councilman Darrin Palumbo is appalled. “Police can knock on doors just for people talking,” he said during a recent City Council meeting. “Educating someone that is not doing anything wrong is insulting. I would find it insulting to me.”. But knocking on doors and educating someone after...

Originally scheduled to be on the consent agenda, Councilor Blonna had the Ten Thousand Trees Pilot Program item pulled to give a more detailed discussion regarding the issues about which he, along with some citizens, had voiced concern. Before Blonna would throw his support, he wanted to see a pilot...

The 2023 graduating class of Marco Island Academy (MIA) started out in trailers and finished in a beautiful, state of the art campus. They also endured a pandemic, online learning, Hurricane Ian, and a full-scale construction effort that engulfed their campus. Through it all they maintained an upbeat attitude that was reflected in a graduation ceremony in front of what appeared to be a record crowd of well-wishers in the school gymnasium.

An internal investigation has cleared a Collier County deputy accused of traveling at "high speed" without emergency lights, fatally striking a pedestrian a year ago. According to an internal investigation from the Collier County Sheriff's Office, which Sheriff Kevin Rambosk concluded April 5, found that Cpl. Leticia Silva didn't violate policy.

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GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla.— Two dead, decomposing sheep have been dumped along the road on 42nd Avenue Southeast in Golden Gate Estates, according to Collier County Domestic Animal Services. “Our dogs carried it into our children’s sandbox and buried it for us to find. It was the greatest treasure,”...

Veterans Community Park was once again the site of the community’s Memorial Day Ceremony after being closed due to a major reconstruction. American Legion Post 404 Commander Lee Rubenstein welcomed residents and guests to the Memorial Day Celebration by requesting attendees rise as flag bearers posted flags representing the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Civil Air Patrol flag. Attendees continued to stand as the Marco Island Police Honor Guard posted the colors and Rose Kramer sang the National Anthem.

In a recent study analyzing the places in Florida with the highest per capita wealth, Collier County nabbed the second place spot on the list among 67 counties. To identify the wealthiest counties, financial technology company SmartAsset compared all U.S. counties across three metrics: investment income generated by each county, property value, and per capita income. ...

NAPLES, Fla. — The moments after Lori Gulley gave birth to her daughter Laura Lee will be forever etched on her mind. “I still see her face,” Lori said. “And I still feel her. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about her.”

It's one of the least looked forward things to do in life: pay the bills. Usually, it happens only once a month if that is any consolation. And these days things have gotten a little less painful thanks to online banking. But the bottom line is whether you still write out a check and put it in the mail, or if you pay be some kind of automated transfer of your money, the bills like the mortgage or rent, auto loans and utilities must be paid!

🎶🎸🌟 Hey, music lovers! Are you ready for a night of rock and roll? 🌟🎸🎶. This weekend, get ready to experience the ultimate tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time: Pink Floyd! 🤘🏼

Lady A postponed last year's Request Line Tour so singer-songwriter Charles Kelley could get sober. Now the country hit-makers are back for a nearly sold-out Fort Myers show ― and they're letting the audience pick the songs. That's not the only cool show happening this June in Southwest Florida....

1. Interstate race at more than 120 mph leads to arrest, impounded BMW of Naples 19-year-old A Naples 19-year-old faces charges after racing his BMW on Interstate 75 north of Bonita Springs at more than 120 mph May 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Alan Daniel Bustillo-Nunez was arrested,...

In Naples, Police now have a new uniform option that officials say can alleviate back pain and keep officers cool in the heat.