Collier County

The Rooney Heart Institute at NCH was recently awarded three-star ratings, the highest classification possible, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, for various categories.

Gambusia holbrooki, also known as "mosquitofish," eat mosquito eggs. The Collier County Health Department is distributing free containers of these fish to control the mosquito population in Collier. County in July.

Millions of Americans came out to voice their opinions as part of the nationwide No Kings Day.

A Marco Island couple was arrested on June 11 following a search by local authorities. The investigation led to the discovery of troubling conditions at their residence, with several animals involved. The case remains under investigation.

In Collier County this week, federal workers demonstrated against the GOP’s Budget Reconciliation Act.

The leading cause of death for young children in Southwest Florida, drowning, is highly preventable.

Cyclists gathered in Naples Wednesday evening for a solemn ride, honoring those lost on the road. The event served as a powerful reminder of the dangers cyclists face and the work still needed to make roads safer.

Collier County has an emergency need for Type O negative and Type A positive blood donors.

Collier County residents gathered this past weekend to hear from a potential 2026 candidate for governor. WGCU’s Cary Barbor was there.

A study from Yale University has found a 62% increase in the number of young adults that have committed suicide since 2007. The CDC found that 1-5 high school students considered suicide in 2024.