Collier County

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FDOT plans another temporary I-75 interchange closure

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The Florida Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close a Southwest Florida interchange on I-75 again.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

News · Florida

FDOT to temporarily close SW Florida I-75 interchange again

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The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing another temporary closure at a Southwest Florida interchange on I-75.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

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Collier board approves golf course at citrus grove site

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The Collier County board approved a private golf course project that will replace a citrus grove.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 24, 2026

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Full weekend closure planned for Collier County road

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A Collier County road connected to an I-75 project is scheduled for full closures this weekend.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 20, 2026

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NWS issues 2026 summer recap for Naples area

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The National Weather Service has issued a 2026 summer report covering the Naples area.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026

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Federal report describes cramped conditions at Everglades detention site

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A federal report says immigration detainees in Florida’s Everglades were kept in small metal enclosures.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 17, 2026

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Collier County suspends ride-along program after dog dies

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A dog from a Collier County shelter died inside a county vehicle, prompting the suspension of the county’s ride-along program.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026

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Private investors move into Southwest Florida golf courses

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Investors are acquiring golf courses in Southwest Florida, putting private ownership at the center of a local real-estate development.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026

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Federal report says Everglades detainees were held in metal cages

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A federal report says immigration detainees at a Florida Everglades facility were held in small metal cages.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026

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Four Collier restaurants, a food truck pass; 8 fail

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Four restaurants and one food truck in Collier County received perfect inspection results, while eight establishments failed inspection.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 8, 2026

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Florida ends license plate camera use on SW Florida roads

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Florida has ended a license plate camera program affecting roads in Southwest Florida.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 6, 2026

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Florida DOT orders plate readers off state roads

Roads and transit

Collier County agencies are responding to a Florida DOT directive to remove license plate readers from state roads.

Collier County Florida DeskSep 5, 2026