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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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The Shelter Options Shoppe Manager Paul Kallenberg, left, and State Farm agent Adam Bock with donations of clothing for Options.
State Farm agent donates $10,000 in clothing to Shelter for Abused Women & Children
The holidays are a time to reconnect with family and friends. A time to give a helping hand to those in need. more
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Holiday events planned at Collier County Parks
Celebrate the holidays with fun activities in Collier County parks. more
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Swamp Buggy races begin
Col. Jim Bloom represented Sheriff Rambosk and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office with the official starting of the Swamp Buggy races... more
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’Tis the season for porch pirates
‘Tis the season to protect your packages, as more and more people choose to shop from the safety of their homes. more
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FPL’s SolarNow continues to bring solar energy through 2025
On Dec. 1, the Florida Public Service Commission determined that Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) SolarNow Program is not ready... more
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2020: Need for emergency disaster lodging surges amid COVID-19
Facing a relentless disaster season, families in the U.S. have spent more nights in emergency lodging in 2020... more
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Guadalupe Center seeking donations for Holiday Gift Shop
Guadalupe Center is requesting donations of children’s gifts to restock its Holiday Gift Shop more
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Thanksgiving safety: Red Cross offers five ways to prevent cooking fires
While the coronavirus may have changed many of our Thanksgiving gatherings, the need to protect ourselves from cooking fires continues. more
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Thanksgiving is often one of the busiest evenings for emergency vet clinics, so it’s an important time to be extra careful with our animal friends — especially this year, when many animal hospitals are operating under COVID restrictions.
Best Friends Animal Society offers Thanksgiving tips to keep pets safe
Best Friends Animal Society hopes to help make this a happy, healthy holiday for all family members by offering a few special precautions to protect our pets. more
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For the first time in 108 years, Operation Santa is nationwide!
This year has been a struggle and the holidays are weighing heavily on many less-fortunate families. But take heart, USPS' Operation Santa program is here to help. more
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Volunteers of all ages help pack the holiday meal boxes.
St. Matthews House announces distribution sites for the holiday meal boxes
On November 16, Capital Wealth Advisors, 15 community partners and 100 volunteers gathered to assemble more than 2,000 Hope for the Holidays meal boxes... more
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A red cardinal perches on a gray branch.
Christmas Bird Count needs volunteers
The Christmas Bird Count is now in its 121st year. That makes it the longest-running citizen scientist project in North America, if not the world! more
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CDC reveals considerations for the holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, many wonder what the holiday will look like this year with COVID-19 surges across the country. more
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PBSC: Furlough of Woodham only one of six
Palm Beach State College officials have responded to queries about theater director's furlough. more
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