Charity improving school numbers in Collier Co.

A charity has received credit for students in Collier County starting the school year better prepared.The Naples Children and Education Foundation has raised $135 million for youth programs since 2001.A New York think-tank has... Read More.

Wet weekend looming

The National Hurricane Center has its eye on a storm system moving towards Florida.It has this name at the moment: Invest 99L.However, this system may turn into Tropical Storm Hermine before too long.It remains... Read More.

Stonegate Bank buying Insignia Bank

Stonegate Bank has signed a deal to acquire Insignia Bank.Stonegate expects this combination to increase total assets to $3 billion, making it the seventh-largest bank with its headquarters in Florida.The acquisition would also make... Read More.

Crash in Sarasota injures two

Two people continue recovering from a car crash in Sarasota.Police say it happened last night at Hillview Street and Tamiami Trail.Both drivers involved have minor injuries.

Body found in Sarasota

The investigation continues into the discovery of a body along a road in Sarasota.Police say someone made that discovery late yesterday at East Avenue and 17th Street near Highway 301.Authorities say it remains unclear... Read More.

Marco Island teen struck by lightning

Lightning struck a Marco Island teenager yesterday.The fire department says it happened at the beach near Collier Boulevard and Winterberry Drive.It happened with the 15-year-old boy on vacation.He continues recovering after going to a... Read More.