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Join the Holiday Money Hunt!

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis says there are millions in unclaimed funds ...

Sheriff Rambosk is deploying technology to help keep holiday shoppers safe

This holiday season the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is pulling out the stops and deploying technology in ways like never before to keep shoppers safe.

Christmas Tree lighting set for Dec. 9

The 8th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9.

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Community

United Way of Collier and the Keys announces new board members and officers

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Wildlife & Environment

Health officials issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Collier County

The Florida Department of Health in Collier County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Trafford.

An oyster farmer harvesting oysters in the Gulf of Mexico off of Apalachicola, Florida.

UF/IFAS awarded $100K grant to boost shellfish aquaculture industry

Shellfish like clams and oysters can help restore ocean health ...

2020 Wading bird study reveals mixed success for iconic Florida species

White Ibis and Roseate Spoonbills had a successful nesting season in 2020, but many other species failed when an early-arriving rainy season impacted...

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Agriculture

Farmers get just 15% of money consumers pay for food

Even though consumers are paying more for food this year, farmers do not benefit ...

Read the fine print: Who owns and controls farm data?

Data derived from farms might be more valuable than the crops growers produce.

‘Use-by’ dates, how to extend shelf life, and more to boost your holiday feast

Think of the herbs and spices that make your favorite holiday dish ...

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Coronavirus

- COVID-19 Omicron variant may be even more contagious than Delta
  
  A new variant of the COVID-19 virus is of special concern.
- DOH-Collier closed for Thanksgiving holiday
  
  Florida Department of Health in Collier Countywill be closed Nov. 25...
- DOH-Collier encourages healthy holiday habits this Thanksgiving
  
  The Florida Department of Health in Collier (DOH-Collier) encourages healthy holiday habits ...

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Police/Fire

Immokalee man dies in fiery head-on crash

An Immokalee man died Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash on SR 29.

Bicyclist dies in crash on SR 29

A 64-year-old Immokalee man died in a traffic accident on Nov. 19.

18-year-old from Immokalee dies in head-on crash

LEE COUNTY – An 18-year-old Immoklaee man was killed Wednesday, Nov. 17 in a head-on crash on Corkscrew Road in Lee County.

Alligator removed from apartment complex

Collier County Sheriff's Office Deputies spotted a 6 foot alligator crossing W. Delaware Avenue into the Immokalee Apartments ...

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Sports

Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Micah Steele

Micah Steele led the Pahokee Blue Devils with 162 yards rushing and two touchdowns...

Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Johnny Crawford III

Johnny Crawford III has helped the Clewiston offense power their way to a 4-0 start.

Advice for introducing new hunters – from a new hunter!

For many hunters, there’s nothing quite like the great feeling that comes from introducing someone to hunting.

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Schools

Champions For Learning to name five Suncoast Credit Union scholars in 2022

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation is partnering with the Champions For Learning ...

Immokalee Foundation receives $100K donation

$100,000 gift made to Immokalee Foundation's Engineering & Construction Mgt. Pathway.

IHS alumni celebrate high school reunion

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of people committed to the idea of planning a 70’s class reunion in Immokalee.

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Human Interest

Deputies help man whose bicycle was stolen

Three Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies took action when an Immokalee man’s bicycle was stolen…

Coalition of Immokalee Workers calls for justice for Nicholas Morales

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers work to amplify their community’s demands for justice and common-sense police reforms.

Parents face special challenges after a hurricane

Nobody ever said family life was a breeze ... yet few are prepared for the gale force impact that hurricanes can pack…

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Government

Walking Tour of MSTU District scheduled for Dec. 6

The Immokalee Lighting and Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Advisory Committee will meet at Zocalo Park...

Land acquisition committee to hold Hybrid Remote Public Meeting on Dec. 9

The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) will meet on Thursday, December 9, at 5:00 p.m.

Collier County Beach Renourishment Project under way

Last week crews began the process of hauling sand from Stewart Mining in Immokalee and then spreading that sand across...

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Traffic/Road Work

Collier County Road Watch report for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 10

Drive carefully in areas where road work is underway ...

Collier County Road Watch report for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 3

The following column is the Road Watch report for Collier County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 3, provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.

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Veterans

Wreaths Across America Radio hosts the last of four roundtable discussions on Veteran Healing

Wreaths Across America Radio focuses on Veteran Healing through sharing

Collier County SOE 'Calls for Heroes' this Veterans Day

The Collier County Supervisor of Elections invites the community to nominate local veterans and current service...

Jonica Hough, owner of Ultimateflags.com, was thrilled to get a package from the Marines who received her flags.

Flag company surprised with gift from Marines

Several months ago, UltimateFlags.com received a request from a Marine...

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Investigators trying to identify hundreds of bodies in Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, a man feeding ducks with his nephew spotted a cardboard box wrapped in rope and duct tape floating down a Miami Lakes canal. Thinking it might be …

Mask mandates fueled growth of Moms for Liberty

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jessica Tillman, a Seminole County mother of four, developed some new interests during the COVID-19 pandemic: Fighting against school board mask mandates and …

Two Immokalee woman killed in SR 82 crash

HENDRY COUNTY – Two Immokalee women were killed in a traffic accident on Nov. 5 at 12:23 p.m. on State Road 82.

Business

United Way offers volunteer opportunity for free tax preparation program

Do you want to be a SUPERHERO to some of your hard-working friends and neighbors?

U.S. borders reopen to fully-vaccinated travelers

One of the most widely anticipated milestones of the recovery is the US borders.

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Entertainment

Tracy Byrd to perform at 2022 Black Gold Jubilee

H E Hill Foundation is proud to sponsor Tracy Byrd for the 2022 Black Gold Jubilee - Belle Glade, Florida !

South Florida Fair announces 2022 theme

The 2022 South Florida Fair will be “Rockin’ Robots” for 17 days January 14-30, offering its full-fledged traditional event...

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Weather

Emergency assistance to be available for Florida if storm causes damage

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, local and tribal response efforts …

National Weather Center update on Tropical Storm Elsa 2 p.m. UPDATE

The National Weather Center issued the following update on Tropical Storm Elsa at 11 a.m. on July 5:

This Oct. 8, 2020 photo made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Delta in the Gulf of Mexico at 12:41 EDT. (NOAA via AP)

How much water do you need for your hurricane supply?

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season...

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Nation & World

Honduran election could oust long-ruling National party

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Hondurans voted Sunday for a successor to deeply unpopular President Juan Orlando Hernández in elections that could oust his National Party after 12 years in …

In Iraq, family mourns daughter who drowned crossing to UK

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