Collier County commissioners agreed Tuesday to move forward with further development of a proposal that could shift the county’s tourism promotion work from county government to a private nonprofit …

Today, July 2, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers with the Marco Island Police Department and firefighters with Marco Island Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported non-fatal drowning incident in …

Many of us remember the classic Abbott and Costello comedy routine: "Who's on First? What's on Second?" Or perhaps you've attended a Major League Baseball game and heard the familiar cry from a …

The City of Marco Island will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m.  Fireworks will launch from a barge located offshore between …

Interim Police Chief Joe Belardo is focusing on Marco’s hot-button issues. "I call them my big four,” said Belardo. “Obviously, noise is one. Then you've got the beach. It's a big one. …

As boaters take to the water this holiday weekend to celebrate Independence Day, America’s Boating Club | United States Power Squadrons reminds the boating community to prioritize safety and …

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — This afternoon, just after 3:00 p.m., an anonymous call was received by the Marco Island Police Department from an individual claiming to have a pipe bomb strapped to their …

Residents packed the Marco City Hall council chambers on June 22 to learn how to "Be Prepared. Be Informed" ahead of hurricane season. With notepads in hand and questions ready, attendees gathered to …

A collaborative effort between the Marco Island Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, local wildlife experts, and City Public Works staff has resulted in new measures aimed at protecting …

Due to overwhelming community interest, the Collier County Clerk and Comptroller’s Office is adding a second Passport Saturday event on July 25, 2026, providing residents with another convenient …

The City of Marco Island will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. Fireworks will launch from a barge located offshore between …

The Collier County Clerk and Comptroller is warning residents about an ongoing jury service scam in which fraudsters pose as law enforcement officers to convince individuals they have failed to …

A Naples developer is renewing his effort to develop a 169-acre citrus grove off Sabal Palm Road in East Naples. Residents in the area received notices in the mail last week announcing a public …

Marco Island City Council moved through a wide-ranging agenda Monday night that included hurricane preparedness, pickleball noise mitigation, advisory committee reforms, City Manager Dr. Casey …

Marco Island City Council’s budget workshop focused on a difficult reality: the City has a growing list of capital needs, but no current funding source for many of them. That challenge is further …

The U.S. Postal Service released a set of stamps honoring our national bird, the bald eagle, at the National Eagle Center. The new release features five realistic illustrations of bald eagles at …

When I stepped into the role of City Manager, I did not expect that selecting a new Police Chief would be one of my first responsibilities. As many in our community know, former Police Chief Tracy …

The Marco Island Planning Board’s June 5 meeting was expected to include a detailed discussion of the proposed Rose Marina expansion, but the item was continued to a special meeting scheduled for …

Homebuilder D.R. Horton and developer Forestar are struggling to address persistent flooding in one of their Collier County subdivisions. Tamarindo, a private community of 251 single-family homes …

The Coastal Breeze News invites Marco Island residents to play an active role in the upcoming City Council election by submitting questions to the newspaper for presentations to the candidates. As …