Taylor Smith

Technology helped nab a man who is accused of exposing himself to a jogger. Monday, Naples Police Department arrested Michael McLean for exposing himself. Police say they were able to catch him after reviewing recordings from traffic cameras. According to NPD, police responded to the area of Anchor Rode Drive and Crayton Road. McLean was […]

A Southwest Florida woman inspired new research to help other people with the disease. Researchers are looking at a brand-new medical food that could increase the effectiveness of cancer treatments. “The world’s kind of forgot about how many people are fighting cancer on a daily basis,” said Christy Bastian, a Marco Island cancer patient. Bastian […]

There are some beaches you’ll want to avoid this weekend in Southwest Florida due to red tide and the dead fish washing ashore. Red tide is up and down the region’s coast, with high concentrations near Captiva Island recently. Meanwhile, there are some improvements in Collier County Friday. Our crew could still feel the effects […]

A brand-new bill in the Florida Senate would require schools to offer a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. MORE: SB-282 – Moment of Silence in Public Schools At Collier County Public Schools, schools already observe moments of silence, but they are not enforced. Schools are allowed to have reflection, prayer […]

NCH Healthcare System announced Wednesday it bought the Naples Daily News building in North Naples, and the health leader says it will give it a chance to grow with the community. It’s not yet known how much the sale of the building was. “It’s time for us to start growing,” Nancy Kelly said. “We need […]

The pandemic isn’t stopping a neighborhood from spreading positivity in a time that people desperately need it. Neighbors at Victoria Park in Collier County say they are seeing even more people drive up and down their streets to see all the Christmas light displays the community is known for. “I think it’s the perfect timing […]

The pandemic has put a strain on businesses. Some restaurants are struggling to make ends meet nationwide because of restrictions, but Southwest Florida is stepping up to help. A Southwest Florida restaurant is jumping in to help a fellow business owner thousands of miles away. The owner of this restaurant saw a video of a […]

FGCU researchers completed a red tide mission Thursday, where they studied the blooms in the Gulf off Southwest Florida’s coast. Visitors on some beaches told us they felt the impacts of red tide. We spoke to a man who walks along the beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples every morning, and he […]

A man took matters into his own hands after seeing a car swerve in and out of lanes during morning rush hour Wednesday. It all happened along US-41 near Limetree Park in Bonita Springs at 7 a.m. Matt King told us he followed the car for about a mile. He rolled down his window and […]

Researchers found CDC data shows Florida has the lowest flu vaccine rate. AdvisorSmith says the three-year average vaccination rate in the state for the virus is roughly 40%. We asked doctor’s if they are still seeing an uptick in flu cases, and we learned mask wearing and social distancing for COVID-19 is helping keep flu […]