Taylor Smith
Wildlife agency concerned for Florida panthers due to state roadway proposal
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it has serious concerns about the Southwest-Central Florida Connector slated to run from Collier County to Polk County.
Although...
‘Florida Python Challenge’ awards prizes for catching the big snakes
In less than a month, The Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl gets underway, so we wanted to know what it takes to become...
1 dead in Alligator Alley crash in Collier
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash that caused a large traffic backup along the Alligator Alley portion of southbound I-75 in Collier...
FWC omits bear hunt from its 2020 management plan
Wednesday, Florida Fish and Wildlife released its “2020 Florida Black Bear Management Plan”. There is no bear hunt slated for the coming year.
The goal...
Sock bandit strikes Golden Gate jewelry store
Investigators say a sock puppet bandit tried to pry open the doors of Duny Jewelry in Golden Gate on Tuesday with white socks on...
Collier County teachers to see biggest pay raise since 2013
The men and women who mold the minds of your children at Collier County Public Schools are about to get the most significant pay...
Why Saudi gunman was allowed to train at Pensacola Navy base
We looked at why people from other countries are allowed to train in the United State after a Saudi national shot and killed three...
Collier County deputy fires gunshots after Immokalee man drives van toward her
Last Sunday, Collier County investigators say a Collier County deputy fired shots at a vehicle because she feared for her life.
Collier County Sheriff's Office...
Good Samaritans help young manatee found beached in Naples
Good Samaritans in Southwest Florida helped a manatee breathe after it was found along a beach. Minutes later, a crowd formed, as investigators worked...
Harry Chapin Food Bank shows you where Giving Tuesday money goes
Giving Tuesday is just about over, but it is never too late to donate to your favorite charity. A question many people have is...
