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“Kitten Season,” as it’s known in the animal welfare field, starts each spring and lasts through fall.
Kitten season is anything but cute for animal shelters
What may sound cute to the general public causes a shudder every year among animal shelter staff across the country. more
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Florida PSC reminds residents to call 811 before you dig
As you dig into your 2021 DIY projects, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) encourages you to “Call 811 Before you Dig!” April is National Safe Digging Month... more
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As Everglades Science Coordinator, Paul N. Gray, Ph.D., provides science support for Audubon policy teams on issues ranging from water quality, water management, agricultural best management practices, and ecosystem and bird conservation issues.
Audubon Florida’s Paul Gray honored for Florida Grasshopper Sparrow recovery effort
Paul N. Gray, Ph.D. has been selected to receive the 2019-2020 Interior Regions 2 & 4 Regional Director’s Honor Award... more
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Month of the military child: Support for military kids is critical
During this April’s Month of the Military Child, celebrating and supporting military children is more important than ever. more
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Collier Courthouse will be closed on Friday, April 2
In accordance with the Twentieth Judicial Circuit holiday schedule, the Collier County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, April 2... more
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Community events planned this week
The following column lists community events located in Okeechobee and Glades, Hendry, and Palm Beach counties more
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Calves, raised by Seminole 4-H youth, have lots of love, time, and energy invested in them, in order to get ready for the big sale.
Seminole 4-H youth prepare for online sale
IMMOKALEE- As members of the Seminole Indian 4-H, local youth have been focused on their 4-H livestock projects, in order to get them to the big sale. Held every year, the big sale is the culmination … more
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Speckled Perch Festival parade
Busy weekend planned in Okeechobee with parade, festival, rodeo and Bass Pro tournament; Cattle drive to follow parade
There’s lots of family fun planned for this weekend, ranging from a festival to a rodeo and even a fishing tournament more
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The Community Foundation awards $15,000 to the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance
The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance (IFHA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County to assist... more
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March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month: keep your pets safe with tips from best friends animal society
Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. more
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Free electronic filing options for military members and their families
Active duty military personnel have multiple options for free federal tax preparation more
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Edna Pearce Lockett
Highlands County Heritage Festival planned at Lockett Estate
BASSINGER  -- The historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate will be the site for the 2021 Highlands County Heritage Festival. more
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Counties impacted by tropical storm Eta granted a Secretarial disaster declaration
The Secretarial disaster declaration names Collier, Hendry, Lee, and Miami-Dade Counties as primary disaster areas, as well as Glades... more
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Preparations underway for PBR Invitational in Okeechobee
PBR rodeo in Okeechobee this weekend! more
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Local restaurants are ‘Cooking for a Cure’
Once again local restaurants will come together to help finish the fight with cancer... more
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The Gatorama family are (standing, from left) Patty Register, son-in law Jason Barker, Erica Barker, Ben and Christina Register and dad Allen Register; (sitting) Bella Barker, Benson Register and Lily Barker.
New generation to run Gatorama in the new year
Gatorama has gone through a challenging year in 2020 just like most businesses in the tourism trade in Florida... more
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OKEECHOBEE — The animals at Arnold’s Wildlife Center enjoy donations of Christmas trees. Some eat the trees. Some chew on the bark and lick the sap. Some just happily shred a tree. Natural wreaths are also welcome. Please remove any ornaments, ribbons and other decorations.
Donate Christmas trees to Arnold’s Wildlife Rehabilition Center
Instead of leaving a fir, spruce or pine tree for the Waste Management truck to pick up, consider donating it to the animals at Arnold’s Wildlife... more
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See the ‘Christmas star’ tonight
According to astronomers, Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky tonight, Dec. 21, the winter solistice. more
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Immokalee Pioneer Museum to host graveling exhibit ‘Forgotten Florida’ and offer a Teen Photo Contest
During the Great Depression, the Information Division of the FSA, led by Roy Stryker, sent photographers... more
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NAPLES — The Collier Resource Center helps people navigate the maze of community health and human service organizations by providing one-on-one, personalized case management at no charge.
Collier Resource Center moves into new office
The Collier Resource Center helps people navigate the maze of community health and human service... more
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