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A man in Santa Olga, Chile, as the town was consumed by flames on Thursday.

'A Nightmare Without An End': Wildfires Burn Out Of Control In Chile

Hundreds of thousands of acres have been destroyed and at least 10 people have died, including several firefighters. The Chilean government says the blazes are the worst in the country's history.

Billy Tauzin, former congressman and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, in a 2008 file photo.

Drug Lobby's Tax Filings Reveal Big Spending In Health Debate

The drug industry's main trade group spent at least $101.2 million in 2009 on advocacy efforts during the contentious health care overhaul debate. A lot of the money went to lobbying and TV ads in favor of the law, but some went to its foes.

Florida residents can play an important part in conserving gopher tortoises, which are often found living near people in suburban, agricultural and other developed areas. When people get involved in gopher tortoise conservation, it helps ensure tortoises, and the over 350 species tortoises provide shelter for in their burrows, will continue to be found throughout the state in the future. Residents can get involved with conservation of gopher tortoises in several ways:

Conservation Collier funding in jeopardy; Board votes Thursday

The widely supported land conservation program could have its funding slashed by 40 percent.

Court documents from the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia shows Christopher Worrell spraying pepper spray gel on police officers at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2020.

FBI describes arrest of missing Christopher Worrell; 'Proud Boy' member was found unconcious

Christopher John Worrell of Naples, a member of the 'Proud Boys' extremist group, who disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case in August, is now in FBI custody. The agency said Worrell was found unconscious his home in Naples after he attempted to covertly return to the Collier County address.

Some of the different citrus grown at the center. The annual Open House for the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, was held Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023. This gave a chance to show anyone interested in seeing the research being done with citrus and vegetables at the center in Immokalee. The research and best practices from the University of Florida research is then passed on to our local Florida farmers. Many of the scientists had their research on display as well as a tour of the research farm was given. You can also see how artificial intelligence technology helps growers detect pests and diseases faster and more accurately. A technology that is changing the farming industry.

UF agriculture research center shows what it can do

The open house held at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center showed off what UF agricultural researchers are doing to solve problems growing citrus and vegetables

Local artist Roland Rocco puts touches on a mural being painted along a wall at the soon-to-open Margaritaville Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Roland, and fellow muralist Erick Schlake, were commissioner by the resort to paint a scenic mural along the side of the resort.

Another mural is helping to erase Ian's destruction on Fort Myers Beach

A second lively mural, this one along a wall from the soon-to-open Margaritaville Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach, is helping to paint a brighter look to the town as it rebuilds from the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

Casey Johnson, 5, hugs his mom, Army Staff Sergeant Pamela Johnson as they take in the new decorations. Florida Power and Light Company brought in “elves” to help decorate a deserving veteran’s home for the holiday. A Port Charlotte U.S. Army Veteran and her five-year-old son will have a brighter holiday thanks to all the volunteers. Army Staff Sergeant Pamela Johnson is an active member of the Florida National Guard. Her son Casey has faced several medical challenges over the past year. The veteran family was gifted the lights and decorations from FPL as well as a gift card and Casey got a few gifts to open as well.

Holidays shine a bit brighter for a Port Charlotte Army vet thanks to FPL and the Florida National Guard

On Wednesday, a group of “elves” from Florida Power and Light Company teamed up with the Florida National Guard to help make the holidays for a U.S. Army veteran in Port Charlotte and her five-year-old son a little brighter.

The poster for BioQuest, a documentary about Daryl Thompson's efforts to find healing properties in the Everglades, sits on top of one of the all-terrain four-wheelers used by Thompson and his team

Documentary shows adventurer who says Everglades holds keys to curing illnesses

Daryl Thompson scours the Everglades and similar areas worldwide for natural elements that he is convinced can be used to treat ailments

This week’s Collier County School Board meeting was a lesson in the perils of showing up unprepared. The district's budget process began in December and there have been meetings and workshops so the members, who are the key decision makers, could familiarize themselves with one of their most important jobs while serving in this elected position. Instead, board members Jerry Rutherford and Tim Moshier admitted there was a bit of a learning curve and therefore they would not be showing solidarity and voting in favor of a new millage rate.

Silence, scolding and tension dominates Collier County school board's discussion of budget

This is a lesson in what happens for those who don't come prepared

Collier County cancels membership in national library group over political and other concerns

Collier County is dropping its membership in the American Library Association because of political and other concerns. Concerns start with the political views of the new ALA president, and continue on to what critics call the promotion of gay and sexually explicit books that children could find.

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