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The agitated suspect barged into the North Collier Hospital emergency room, pushed a patient and then pushed a nurse in the head, according to a sheriff's office report.

Shy Wolf Sanctuary is providing members of Home Base Florida, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, the opportunity to take part in the sanctuary’s Healing Hearts Program.

In Collier, with a majority white, wealthy population, a stigma remains among many working-class Hispanic Americans regarding the health care system. Still, there are organizations available to help.

Commissioners voted to enact an ordinance that would ban the establishment or location of medical marijuana dispensing facilities in unincorporated parts of the county.

Four months after Hurricane Ian, shards of debris have been washed onto the coast and lawns, and there is a spike in the number of cases of very dangerous flesh-eating bacteria.

The FWC's daily sample map Friday showed that within the most recent eight days of sampling, blooms were detected near Punta Gorda Beach, Stump Pass, Little Gasparilla, Boca Grande and Blind Pass.

The grant will help eliminate the risk of crisis situations through enhanced assessment and linkage to services and will also increase awareness of mental health challenges and resources.

The state health department on Friday reported 10 cases in Florida, including one each in Orange and Collier counties. Nationally, the CDC listed 113 cases across 20 states and Washington, D.C.

Social determinants of health are a major reason why people born in one part of Collier County are expected to live 15 years longer than those in other parts of the county, according to federal data.

County health officials say three cases have been found and there is a heightened concern that more residents will become ill.