News Briefs
Naples Youth Haven: Addressing the Foster Care Crisis in Collier County
Naples children face a growing foster care crisis. Youth Haven, a local safe haven for abused and neglected children, sees extended stays due to a lack of available foster families. Learn about becoming a foster parent and helping a child in need. Read more
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Naples Zoo Welcomes Family of Critically Endangered Orangutans
For the first time in Naples Zoo's 50-year history, the Zoo welcomed critically endangered Bornean orangutans.This orangutan family of four came to Naples Zoo from ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Read more
Three Weeks of Local Dining Specials Will Help Feed Children in Need
All proceeds from Sizzle Dining will benefit Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, a program that feeds children in need on the weekends while they cannot access meals at school. Read more
All CCPS Students will be served Free Breakfast and Lunch Under New Policy
All CCPS students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge for the 2023-2024 school year. Read more
Kindness Kids: Fifth Grader Helps Classmates Learn to Overcome Difficulties
When Andrew McManus sees his classmates spinning out of control, Andrew often leads them to the calming corner and gives them words of advice. Read more
Child Care of SWFL Registration Open at Three Learning Centers in Lee County
Child Care of Southwest Florida is accepting new student registrations for the summer term at three of its early learning centers in Fort Myers. Read more
Summer Slide Offset by Books for Collier Kids
Without access to a steady stream of books throughout the summer, low-income children return to fall classes with reading scores 30% lower than those with steady access to books. Read more
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CCPS Art Students Recognized at the Annual Superintendent's Art Gallery Reception
Sixty-five student artists were featured from 51 CCPS and public charter schools. Read more
NEW SCHOLARSHIP TRUST TO BENEFIT COLLIER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS’ GRADUATING SENIORS
Seniors in Collier County only have a few more days to take advantage of more than a million dollars in scholarship money from a new endowment. Read more
Insomnia Cookies Opens First Fort Myers Location to Satisfy Sweets Cravings All Day and Late into the Night
Great for middle of the night cravings and surprise deliveries, Insomnia Cookies opens in SWFL. Read more
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Ian
Florida homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Read more
Naples Moms Shop & Play Event Draws over 2400 People
The first Naples Moms Shop & Play event took place Sunday at Baker Park. Read more
Neapolitan Family Receives Awards for Excellence at the 2021 Parenting Media Association Conference in St. Pete Beach
Neapolitan Family was honored to participate in the national PMA conference and awards for the fourth year. Read more
New App to Link Local Families in Need to Critical Resources and Services
Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) is a free and bilingual mobile and web application designed for the purpose of connecting people in need with critical resources and services available in Collier County. Read more
Are You a Wish-Cycler? Here is How to Recycle Right
To help with the confusion over what can and cannot be recycled, we’ve asked the experts for clarification on the items that cause the most contamination. Read more
