Deputies arrest mom accused of trying to drown babies

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Deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested a Sarasota mother they say tried to drown her two babies.

Big bank does away with at least one fee

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Bank of America is ending an unpopular overdraft fee for debit cards.

Barron Collier students collect, send supplies to troops

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A school project in Collier County is still growing. A teacher there is leading the charge to resupply troops in Afghanistan with some of the comforts of home.

Friday downpour causes serious flooding in SWFL

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Friday's downpours made a major impact in Southwest Florida causing power outages, cancellation to a number of outdoor events and flooding.

Manatee migration has FWC officers watching boaters

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Florida Fish and Wildlife wants boaters to be extra careful while on the waters this weekend because they say manatees are on the move. They explained why the sea cows suddenly decided to head south.

Deputies searching for bank robber

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Lee County deputies are searching for the man who robbed a North Fort Myers bank and took off on his bicycle.

Military plans 12 medical training trips to Haiti

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Associated Press - March 12, 2010 5:54 PM ET MIAMI (AP) - The training schedule for U.S. military operations in Latin American and the Caribbean is changing because of ongoing relief efforts in...

Fla. smoker’s widow gets $17.5M in lawsuit

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Associated Press - March 12, 2010 3:54 PM ET GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The widow of a Florida smoker has been awarded $17.5 million in damages by a Gainesville jury in a lawsuit against R.J.

Bonita man wanted for stealing money from homeowner

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A Bonita Springs businessman is wanted after authorities say he stole nearly $20,000 from a Lee County homeowner.

Police nab five teens in car burglaries

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Five teenagers were busted for a string of "carhopping" burglaries. Police believe the boys are responsible for as many as 100 break-ins over the past few weeks in Charlotte County.

Police nab five teens in car burglaries

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Five teenagers were busted for a string of "carhopping" burglaries. Police believe the boys are responsible for as many as 100 break-ins over the past few weeks in Charlotte County.

State seeks disaster relief for sick homes

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Associated Press - March 12, 2010 5:14 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida is seeking federal disaster relief for homeowners dealing with toxic drywall.

Third suspect arrested in Cape Coral armed robbery

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Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with an armed robbery at a Cape Coral Hess station.

News Minute: Here is the latest Florida news from The Associated Press

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Click through for continually updated top news from around the state.

Windy and cooler tomorrow

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The second, and final, round of rain & thunderstorms should clear Southwest Florida by mid-afternoon, with drier conditions moving in through the overnight.