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Girl turned away from prom for wearing a suit at Mason Classical Academy in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — A teen girl at Mason Classical Academy in Naples claims she was denied entry to her junior prom for wearing a suit. Sophie Savidge went to her prom on Saturday night in a suit with a green tie, green vest and even matching green glittery nails.
Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May
After a year of construction, The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theater is set to open their door on May 31 after completing a $21 million renovation project. In 1953, The Naples Players was a growing performance group that led them to their main venue inside the Sugden Community Theater in 1998.
Homeless numbers drop in Collier but there's a downside. What to know
The number of homeless individuals in Collier County has dropped 6% from last year but there are downsides. There are more homeless veterans and students yet fewer seniors who are homeless, living in cars or other places not meant for habitation. ...
Swarms of flying ants invade homes in Golden Gate Estates
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — Flying ants have been spotted swarming throughout homes in eastern Golden Gate Estates since Wednesday. “Right around now is when everything starts to pop," said Luke Hall, the owner of Certified Pest Control, an extermination company serving all three counties of Southwest Florida. Hall...
Marco Island man faces prison time for $12M diabetes test strip scheme
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — A Marco Island man pleaded guilty on May 10 for his role in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme. The scheme involved the distribution of adulterated diabetic test strips, resulting in nearly $12 million in fraudulent proceeds. The scheme, which entailed purchasing diabetic test...
Judge Judy files lawsuit in Naples against National Enquirer over Menendez brothers claim
A nationally known judge, who's been on air for nearly three decades, has filed a lawsuit in Southwest Florida, claiming statements made by a media company that owns a popular tabloid tarnished her reputation. ...
Collier commissioners reject purchase price for land in Immokalee, offer less
Collier County has been eyeing the purchase of nearly 2,250 acres near Lake Trafford in Immokalee. The county could use the property to provide everything from new workforce housing and parks to improved stormwater management and fire operations to the rural town, with parts of the land set aside for conservation, protecting it from development forever.
3 To Know: Freedom Square gets new tenant, Starbucks offers deals, more
1. Freedom Square gets new tenant; HomeSense comes to North Naples. In South Naples, Freedom Square at Collier Boulevard and U.S. 41, Fort Myers-based SalonPlex beauty store plans a location for later this year, according to the chain and Brixmor. On the docket for North Naples Granada Shoppes, home to...
Caught on camera: Bear raids fridge at Golden Gate Estates home
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — Golden Gate Estates resident Yoandry Garcia noticed the door to their fridge was wide open Tuesday morning. When looking back at surveillance video, they were astonished to find a furry culprit caught on camera. “I saw it in my camera system after finding out...
Caught on camera: Bear raids fridge at Golden Gate Estates home
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — Golden Gate Estates resident Yoandry Garcia noticed the door to their fridge was wide open Tuesday morning. When looking back at surveillance video, they were astonished to find a furry culprit caught on camera. “I saw it in my camera system after finding out...
3 hurt following late-night shooting at Naples Manor
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left three people injured in the Naples Manor neighborhood. According to deputies, the victims were shot after a crowd of people gathered on Tamiami Trail East and Sholtz Street and began arguing with one another on Sunday. A...
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