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As College Tuition Soars, What Puts That Price Tag In Motion?

As President Obama unveils new efforts to help college graduates with student loan debt, there's new focus on the problems that drive that debt: the cost of college and the reasons it's been skyrocketing.

Michelle Kuppersmith's doctor recommended a bone marrow biopsy after suspecting she had a rare blood disorder. Though the biopsy was done by an in-network provider at an in-network hospital, Kuppersmith learned she was on the hook for $2,400 for out-of-network genetic profiling.

A Genetic Test For A Microscopic Problem Came With A Jumbo Price Tag

Molecular diagnostics are at the frontier of medical science. But along with precise information about health, the tests raise billing questions that can create a minefield for patients.

The ups and downs of Charlotte County’s economy

Business is booming in Charlotte County. The area recently unveiled that it will be the home of the next Buc-cee’s, a massive gas station and convenience store that has a rabid and loyal fanbase.

Interior of Ave Maria oratory, Ave Maria, FL.

Collier County measles outbreak up to 12 cases; all are students at Ave Maria University; U.S. could lose measles-free status with Texas, S.C. outbreaks growing

A measles outbreak in Collier County has reached 12 (updated: 20) confirmed cases. All those afflicted are students at Ave Maria University. This outbreak joins ones already existing and growing in Texas and South Carolina with hundreds of cases. Those outbreaks are a threat to the United States keeping its measles-free status.

Property located off of Manatee Road • Adjacent to Manatee Elementary School • 35 Acres • Currently permits 4 units per acre

Survey suggests there could be a mass exodus of workers if Collier's housing crisis isn't blunted

A staggering 64 percent of Collier County public school employees who took part in a survey say they fear they will have to leave their jobs because of lack of affordable housing.

Gator resting alongside water-covered trail at the CREW Bird Rookery Swamp in Collier County the boardwalk and parking lot at the trail are currently closed, but the Bird Rookery Loop and trail east of the boardwalk remain open for access from the Purple Trail at Crew Flint Pen Strand Trails.

Safety issues prompt closure of boardwalk for repairs at Collier's CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trail

Hazardous condition is being cited for closure of the boardwalk at the CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trail in Collier County. The trail parking lot on Shady Hollow Boulevard West is also closed.

Collier school board to vote on $30,000 settlement with conservative education advocacy group Wednesday

Collier County Board of Education will pay attorney fees to Florida Citizens Alliance and will turn over parent emails unless parents object, according to a settlement coming to a vote Wednesday morning.

Collier Commissioners Move Forward With Legal Challenge Over Drilling Incident Near Lake Trafford

Collier County Commissioners decided Tuesday to move forward with their legal challenge against state regulators. Commissioners have said the state is not…

Feb. 20 deadline to change party affiliation or register; Equipment testing planned in Lee, Collier

The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, February 20.

Naples doctor alleged in sexual battery of two patients found dead, Collier sheriff confirms

The News-Press reported Tuesday afternoon that the Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death of Eric Andrew Salata, 54, of Sanibel.

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