As Collier County looks to strengthen its tourism economy amid declining international travel and shifting visitor patterns, beach restoration projects have emerged as a key part of the Convention …

A Marco Island couple accused of animal cruelty involving their care of nearly 100 cats faces dozens of charges ranging from code enforcement violations to felonies. One of them filed a written plea …

Good Mood Ranch in East Naples was asked to pack up and leave as well as face ongoing fines by South Florida Water Management District and Collier County this July.  “South Florida Water …

After years of attending public meetings, rallying support for environmental petitions, and calling on elected officials to do the right thing, conservationist Sergei Kelley came to a realization: …

With hurricane season on the rise and evidence showing that they are only getting more catastrophic, it’s imperative to ask the experts how to avoid irreparable damage. Dr. Siddharth Narayan, a …

Even in the dog days of summer, hundreds showed up Thursday to protest against the policies of the Trump administration.   The “Good Trouble Lives On” rally, held Thursday evening at the …

The development of nearly 423 homes in the Sabal Palm community of East Naples threatens to permanently alter the neighborhood with the loss of one of the last area orange groves, area flooding, and …

Marco Island City Council decided narrowly that they will likely increase the property tax rate for the first time in years. Council set their maximum tax rate for fiscal year 2026, which begins …

Marco Island City Council approved an ordinance on Monday night that limits the speed of electric bicycles and traditional bicycles to 12 miles per hour on city sidewalks and shared-use paths. The …

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners has announced that all adoption fees at Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) will be waived, effective immediately, through Tuesday, …

Marco Island City Council declined a resignation from City Manager Mike McNees in a 4-3 vote during a special-called meeting on Monday night.   Council Chair Erik Brechnitz had called for the …

City Council described outrage with City staff that an audit reveals Marco Island improperly reported nearly $2 million in grants without those findings being revealed to Council.   Chairman …

Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special Meeting to discuss the Retention of the City Manager, at 4:30 p.m. or thereafter on July 14, 2025 in the Community Room, 51 Bald …

What appeared to be about $1 million or more in uncollected code fines as of June in Marco Island turned into being a significant net gain upon city official’s financial review in …

After Florida Attorney General, James Uthmeier, publicly proposed constructing a migrant detention center at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on June 19, news sources and social media …

Collier County Commissioners plan to fund the completion of Paradise Coast Sports Complex using an additional one-cent tax on short-term rentals that will go before Collier County voters in …

Marco Island Finance Director Guillermo Polanco resigned from his position with the city effective immediately on Tuesday.   “I can confirm that yesterday afternoon I accepted Mr. Polanco's …

A hastily constructed immigration detention center in eastern Collier County has several people talking about safety concerns within and around what is dubbed Alligator Alcatraz. As signs for …

The repair of the Goldenrod Bridge is scheduled to begin Monday, July 7, 2025, and continue for approximately two weeks. One lane will be closed during this time. The Maintenance of Traffic Plan …

The North Collier Blvd. and North Barfield Drive intersection is considered the most deficient intersection on Marco Island. During peak hours, southbound traffic frequently backs up from this …