Collier County

When one thinks of helping homeless people, private jets and million-dollar supercars might not be the first things that come to mind. But in Collier County that's exactly what's driving change.

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban due to deteriorating near-drought conditions. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, 99 percent of Collier County is now under abnormally dry conditions.

For half a century, one health center in Collier County has withstood political storms, social changes, and evolving healthcare needs.

Researchers are trying a new method to lower the mosquito population in Golden Gate City.

The Point-in-Time count is done annually across the country each year. It's vital to receiving funds to combat homelessness

Several volunteer advisory positions are open in Collier, Charlotte and Lee counties.

The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 109-acre prescribed burn in the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Management Area in Collier County today. The burn unit is in the CREW Management Area and approximately 5 miles south of state route 82 and 1 mile east of Corkscrew Road. Smoke may be visible in the area of the burn.

As of December 4, City of Naples water no longer contains fluoride.

Registration open Dec. 1 for Collier Parks winter programs, which range from holiday no-school camps to recreational activities for adults.