Donna Fiala, 'the people's commissioner,' dies at 88 Liz Freeman - Donna Fiala, a former Collier County Commissioner known for her dedication to East Naples, has died at age 88. - Fiala served five terms from 2000 to 2020, making her the longest-serving c... See more
NEWSImages: Donna Fiala, a Collier leader for 20 years, dies at 86 Liz FreemanApril 26, 2026, 12:51 p.m. ETCollier County Commissioner Donna Fiala addresses the group. The United Church of Marco Island celebrated their 50th year anniversary with a communi... See more
NEWSStorm surge barrier system will protect coastal NCH hospitals Liz FreemanApril 22, 2026, 2:57 p.m. ETPanels of the AquaFence storm surge barrier system are installed temporarily for dry run ahead of hurricane season at NCH North Hospital on April 22, ... See more
NEWSFGCU's new health care building will feature $100M in technology Liz FreemanApril 15, 2026, 4:09 p.m. ETRendering of a new academic building at Florida Gulf Coast University that is targeted for completion in spring 2029 focused on health care profess... See more
Brush fire smoke poses serious health risks: What to know Liz Freeman - A brush fire in Collier County's Picayune Strand State Forest has prompted health warnings due to smoke exposure. - People with lung or heart conditions, children, older adults, and p... See more