MIFD teaches CPR to Charter Middle students

Firefighters and paramedics taught CPR and related lifesaving techniques to all the eighth-grade students at Marco Island Charter Middle School.

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Proposal calls for incentivizing starter burrows

The Marco Island City Council will look into a program that incentivizes property owners for having and maintaining starter owl burrows.

Faction fighting to keep embattled Marco chief

Marco police personnel and supporters of the police department are attempting to undermine the city manager's authority and keep Chief Al Schettino.

Marco Council close to adding spending safeguards

The Marco Island City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance adding the need for a supermajority for major capital expenditures.

UF project could help Marco Island waterways

University of Florida scientists have laid out a research project that could help Marco Island improve its waterways.

Five candidates left in Marco manager search

The city of Marco Island is now down to five candidates in its city manager search.

Marco Island police chief recruitment begins

The city of Marco Island has opened the application period to find its next police chief.

Copeland man pleads not guilty to killing his father

Casey Hickok, the Copeland man charged with killing his father aboard a fishing vessel March 18, pleaded not guilty to the charge at the federal courthouse in Fort Myers on Wednesday.

Court orders reinstatement of former principal

A former Manatee Middle School principal returned to work at Collier County Schools, a judge ruled in February.

Naples man charged after Collier Boulevard crash injures 2

A Naples man was charged after a crash at Collier Boulevard and U.S. 41 injured two Marco Island residents Saturday evening.

Are Marco police giving special treatment?

The woman who had sex with multiple police officers while they were on duty was given a 'free pass' after multiple traffic stops last month.

Marco Island ‘Brady cop’ on the chopping block

Marco Island Police Chief Al Schettino has recommended terminating an officer currently on the state attorney's Brady List.

Council approves Veterans’ Park master plan

The Marco Island City Council has approved the master plan for Veterans' Community Park.

Marco eagles grapple with parenting issues

Capturing an awesome eagle photo at 100 yards takes skill, a major investment in photo equipment, and most of all, patience.

Ex-Marco manager reaches plea deal in battery case

Former Marco Island City Manager Lee Niblock has pleaded no contest in the battery case, which ultimately resulted in his termination from the city.

MIFD dedicates newly rebuilt Station 51

Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department dedicated Station 51 on East Elkcam Circle.

Marco firefighter terminated after taking plea

The city of Marco Island has fired firefighter Nicholas Macciarolo, effective Thursday.

Marco Island beach regrading should help turtle nesting

The $1.2 million project to move more than 100,000 cubic yards of sand up to the dunes began earlier this month and is expected to be completed by mid-April

Fishingcast: Conditions for Southwest Florida, April 19-25

Week starts out with a bang! Look for this Friday to contain the conditions that will dump rain and whipping winds throughout the Paradise Coast.

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Gardening: Marco Island in bloom

There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Marco Island.

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Video: Alex Popoff speaks out against police chief

Alex Popoff is booed and shouted over at times as he speaks out against Police Chief Al Schettino

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Marco will observe Easter on the beach

What is your very first thought upon awakening? To do list? Coffee now! Does hope factor into your initial awareness or your daily life at all?

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Photos: CPR training at MICMS

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Gardening: Brown-spot season is upon us

Wow! Two rainy days recently. This much needed water will help to refresh our drought-stricken lawns and gardens.

Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, April 12-18

It’s “in and out” weather time as winter and spring pass like two ships in the night.

On the Hook: The #98 fishing trip

Been a bit hesitant to write about this charter trip that we ran just a month ago.

3 To Know: Prescribed burns planned, more

Resource management staff at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve have released plans for their first prescribed burns in 2019.

Marco Island Academy raises funds for athletics

The school, Marco Island’s charter high school, has compiled an impressive set of results in athletics.

Photos: Cheers for Champions

Marco’s days as missile tracking site recalled

As facility manager, Gilmore supervised the 50 employees at the Air Force’s radar tracking base.

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Photos: Missile tracking station, Marco Island

Gardening: It’s time to fertilize

Spring is here, and it is time to fertilize your yards. You want to finish this chore before the rain completely stops in April and May.

Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, April 5-12

Would quickly say, after retrieving the week’s forecast, that this is truly the first week of spring here in Southwest Florida.

Police chief defends department last year

Police Chief Al Schettino defends the Marco Island Police Department last year as he accuses Councilor Larry Honig of attempting to undermine it.

Citizen supports embattled Marco police chief

Some Marco Island residents turned out to the April 1 City Council meeting to support Al Schettino.

Sneak peak of new Rookery Bay Reserve film

The Friends of Rookery Bay coordinates guided boat and kayak trips through the Reserve.

Collier explores making its beaches wider, taller

County Manager Leo Ochs directed county beach managers in 2017 to look into making the beaches 50 feet wider and 1 foot taller.

Copeland reacts to killing of one of their own

Robert Hickok, 54, of Copeland, was killed while aboard a commercial fishing vessel on March 18, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Manager search, spending ordinance on docket

The Marco Island City Council select finalists for its city manager position at Monday's meeting.

Senior Softball: Season play comes to an end

The American Legion Post made it a clean sweep for the season winning the Gulf Coast tournament in addition to the divisional championship.