Collier County

Collier County faces a serious challenge: fewer than 100 families are currently fostering children, leaving a gap between the need and available support.

On Sept. 14, 2023, in the outskirts of Naples, a chain of timed explosions tore through limestone rock on farm land owned by West Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene, rattling nearby homes in Golden Gates Estates to their core. “The house shook like a pirate ship on rough open seas,” recalled Robert Dixon, one of the homeowners affected. “I immediately went out to look at the walls, and I saw cracks.” Dixon complained about the damage to Quality Enterprises, the mining company that has a deal with Greene to excavate thousands of tons of limestone from the property at 16000 Immokalee Road where Greene ultimately plans to build a mammoth residential development on the nearly 2,800-acre property.

For father and son, Roger and Scotty McCandless, swamp buggy racing in Naples, Florida, is a family tradition. Local historians say the unique sport is among the oldest traditions in the Gulf coast town of Naples. The first races were held in 1949.

For those interested in giving back but unsure where to start, a local exhibition featuring dozens of organizations may offer a place to begin.

Folks in Immokalee who depended on the community's only supermarket, Winn Dixie, are frustrated and concerned. The store closed about a week ago as part of Aldi's acquisition of Southeastern Grocers.

Collier County residents are being encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys to help make the holidays brighter for local children.

Collier following the steps of other communities and counties in honoring the late Charlie Kirk

Collier County is a major step closer to getting a second Costco wholesale facility. County commissioners Tuesday approved a Costco at Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard in East Naples.

Housing costs in Naples have steadily increased year after year, putting a growing strain on the affordability of rent for the average worker. One housing development is hoping to offer a sustainable solution.

There is a new web site for the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office featuring a fresh look and an improved user-friendly experience.The newly launched, mobile-optimized website ensures that voters can easily navigate and interact with content from any computer, smartphone, or tablet.