Local News for Marco Island, Florida

‘A vice president like no other:’ Kamala Harris steps into VP role with unique strengths ​​​​​​​- and unique challenges

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a few days will step into the West Wing, a heartbeat away from holding the most powerful office in the world.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

‘A vice president like no other:’ Harris steps into VP role with unique strengths ​​​​​​​- and unique challenges

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a few days will step into the West Wing, a heartbeat away from holding the most powerful office in the world.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

A Biden presidency could bring a wave of policy shifts. Here are the ones you likely care about.

What changes will a Biden presidency bring to American politics and policy? Here’s a quick look at his priorities once he takes office.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

Where did COVID-19 come from?

As the U.S. marks one year since its first case, questions remain about the origin of the coronavirus that causes the disease. The answers matter.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

National Rifle Association, at center of heated national gun debate, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The National Rifle Association, which has been at the center of the nation’s most heated debates over gun control, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

COVID-19 tracker: State reports 199 new cases, one additional death in Collier County

So far this month, the state has reported 39 COVID-19 deaths of Collier residents. If this pace continues, January would easily surpass August’s record of 54 deaths.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

Red tide: When will it go away? Patchy blooms along Southwest Florida coastline persist

When will it go away? Many questions, few clear answers on when – or if – the red tide plaguing Lee and Collier beaches will clear         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

Sheriff’s office investigating after horse found dead in Golden Gate Estates

Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking Southwest Florida horse owners to be on alert after horse found dead in Golden Gate Estates this week.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine becoming available in Southwest Florida for seniors

Lee County has received a shipment of 6,000 second doses of Moderna vaccine for those seniors 65 and older and frontline medical workers who got their first dose on Dec. 28-30.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

Audubon: Tigertail lagoon restoration could impact nesting habitat for threatened birds

The sand barrier proposed for the middle of Sand Dollar Island may not be a suitable shorebird nesting habitat because these birds like wide and flat sandy areas.        Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

‘Do you need help?’: Florida restaurant manager’s note helps child escape ‘torture,’ police say

Flaviane Carvalho, a Florida restaurant manager, wrote a note asking a child if he needed help when she noticed injuries on his arms and face.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

COVID-19 tracker: State reports 174 new cases, three additional deaths in Collier County

So far this month, the state has reported 38 COVID-19 deaths of Collier residents. If this pace continues, January would easily surpass August’s record of 54 deaths.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

Biden introduces $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that includes $1,400 stimulus checks

President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID relief proposal includes investing $20 billion in a national vaccination program and $1,400 stimulus checks.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

3 To Know: Yellowbird construction expected to finish early, more

Construction of Yellowbird Street on Marco Island is expected to end sooner than scheduled, according to a press release from the city of Marco Island.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

Press Release 21-04 (01-15-21)

01-15-21 21-04 Construction of Yellowbird Street in Marco Island began July 27, 2020 with an anticipated end date at that time of July 5, 2021. However, the project is ahead of schedule at this time and is now expected to be completed by May 1, 2021 barring any weather delays or unexpected construction challenges. The READ MORE.

Press Release 21-05 (01-15-21)

01-15-21 21-05 The City of Marco Island recognizes that environmental and water quality issues are important to the residents of Marco Island. As a result, we have set up an email subscription for residents who would like to receive updates on topics including Red Tide, Waterways Committee updates, beach clean-up opportunities, boating safety, water quality READ MORE.

QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID VACCINE

The City of Marco Island has received many emails and phone calls from residents with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. The City is working with our community partners including the Department of Health (DOH-Collier), Collier County Emergency Management, Naples Community Hospital (NCH), and many others to receive the most up-to-date information regarding both COVID-19 testing READ MORE.

Collier County Emergency Special Meeting (COVID-19) Board of County Commissioners – Monday, March 16th at 2PM

Emergency Special Meeting (COVID-19) Board of County Commissioners Post Date:03/14/2020 Collier County to Hold an Emergency Special Meeting to Discuss Responses to COVID-19 and Consider Declaration of Local State of Emergency Collier County, Florida Monday, March 16, 2020 2 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold […] READ MORE.

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder faces 2 misdemeanor charges of willful neglect of duty in Flint water crisis

Each charge against the state’s former Republican governor is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison or a fine of $1,000 or less.         Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.

New survey finds many people don’t believe systemic racism is a barrier to health

The RAND Corporation’s ongoing survey measures attitudes toward health equity and racism amid the pandemic.        Read the rest of the article on marconews.com READ MORE.