Collier Schools

Southwest Florida continues to grow and that has put a strain on some of the schools in areas like Collier County. To help combat this rise in students, the district just cut the ribbon on Bear Creek Elementary.

Nonnprofits have seen a surge in the amount of people needing their food pantry services. This is especially tough in the summer months.

The new staring salary for public school teachers in Collier County will be $57,000.

Retired educator Denise Carlin vs attorney Victor Arias

Every sports fan has a love-hate relationship with referees, but this football season in Collier County, a call is being made that both sidelines can be happy with. STARability Foundation, working in partnership with the Greater Naples Officials Association (GNOA), is returning with their ball assistant program for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A staggering 64 percent of Collier County public school employees who took part in a survey say they fear they will have to leave their jobs because of lack of affordable housing.

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners begin its meetings with prayer. So does the Florida Legislature and House and Senate.But not the Collier County School Board.But that could change.

This is a lesson in what happens for those who don't come prepared

A motion for a temporary injunction to prevent the Collier County School Board from entering into a contract with newly selected superintendent Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli has been denied.The Collier School Board approved Ricciardelli for the post at their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night.

A decision in a Collier County case involving an injunction to prevent the county's school board from signing a contract with a newly named superintendent will be made, "as soon as I can," the judge said Thursday.