Taylor Smith

The Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday they believe they’ve found the truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a Collier County teen with serious injuries last week. Troopers said Tuesday that they impounded a black 2006 Ford F-150 from the Whistlers Cove apartment complex parking lot, which is on US-41 at Southwest Boulevard, the intersection […]

People who spent Labor Day on Vanderbilt Beach in Naples were happy to get away from the pandemic, even if just for a few hours. Meanwhile, police were out patrolling the beaches to make sure everyone was social distancing. “There were tons of people many many people from Miami, especially big families and everything,” said […]

Gaspearod Maxon was stuck in the traffic jam created by a crash Thursday that claimed the life of a 1-year-old and left several people injured on Alligator Alley in Broward County. He was on his way to a bible study in Miami. Now, the Fort Myers pastor has the entire family in his prayers. “That’s […]

A vaccine to fight the coronavirus is what many have been hoping and waiting for for the past few months, but doctors say speed could mean the drug is ineffective. “I think it’s good that we are getting the vaccine,” said Allan Pury of Naples. Not only could it save lives but it will make […]

Live performers are struggling to make ends meet. They can’t perform in front of big crowds because of the pandemic. That’s why venues nationwide are lit up in Tuesday night. Performers want to see Congress pass the “Restart Act, which could help them get back on their feet. Actors and event workers told us it’s […]

Commissioner candidate John Jenkins (D-FL) in Collier County will not drop out of the race for a seat on Collier County Board of County Commissioners, despite a video that shows him passed out and being accused of cocaine possession. Jenkins was asked to step down by the Democratic Party in Collier County after the arrest […]

Families in Collier County can grab their blankets and popcorn for a little outdoor movie throwback this weekend. Collier County fairgrounds showed film “Grease” during its “Throwback Outdoor Movie Night” Friday. Families told us it’s the perfect way to enjoy the last few summer nights together. “This is incredible; this is great; it’s a lot […]

According to a Florida Department of Health pediatric report, Collier County is fourth in high numbers for children testing positive for the coronavirus. This is something that is worrying parents with school starting Monday. “I don’t want them to stay behind, and it’s not the same to stay home watching the teachers on TV,” parent […]

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday arrested two people in Bonita Springs on charges of child abuse after their 17-year-old daughter was found chained to a bed. Neighbors can’t believe what the couple is accused of. Those on Goodwin Street heard the commotion from the home when Jose Samuel Gonzalez, 35, and Yessica Sabala […]

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Jean Alexandre is safe, according to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. Alexandre, missing since Monday, walked up to a ranger’s station at the Kissimmee River State Park at 7:15 a.m. Thursday. He is in good health and will return to his family, the sheriff’s office said. Read more EARLIER REPORT: NFL player […]