collier county

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.

The invasive Aedes scapularis, known to carry yellow fever and Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and Aedes tortilis bring the total known species in Collier to 48.

People 65 and older can now make appointments to receive the Moderna vaccine at 105 Publix pharmacies in 12 Florida counties.

With vaccines making their way throughout the state for distribution, the county Health Department says anyone eligible for the first round will have access as they become available - including snowbirds.