Archive for October, 2008

Turner Beach parking lot and restrooms closed due to Blind Pass dredging;

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The Lee County Department of Natural Resources has begun restoration and maintenance dredging of Blind Pass, Wulfert Channel and portions of Roosevelt Channel.

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NBC2 Gridiron 2Night - Week 9

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The NBC2 Sports Team has been all over Southwest Florida to bring you video highlights and final scores of high school football games throughout Southwest Florida.

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Sex offenders get Halloween visit from deputies

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This Halloween night, sex offenders got a scare of their own. They didn’t open their doors to trick-or-treaters. But they did get a visit from deputies. We went along for the sting meant to keep your kids safe.

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"Spooktacular" not so scary for businesses

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Hundreds gathered in Downtown Fort Myers Friday night for the city’s annual Spooktacular. It was a welcomed sight for businesses there struggling to stay afloat.

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Collier Area Transit to share proposed route changes at public meeting Nov. 10

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According to a news release from the Collier County Transportation Services Division, Collier Area Transit (CAT) will share proposed route changes with the public at a meeting on Monday, Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Gate Community Center Auditorium, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples.

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Naples High student faces weapons charge

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Collier County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 16-year-old Naples High School student on Friday after they say he brought a stun gun to campus.
Charles Nguyen, 944 22nd Ave. N., Naples, was charged with possession of a weapon on school property. A youth relations deputy assigned to Naples High School saw Nguyen leaving school property on foot [...]

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First statewide sweep to stop unlicensed contractors

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According to a news release from The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, their first statewide sweep on unlicensed contractors concluded yesterday. Department investigators hit streets throughout Florida inspecting job sites and establishing road blocks to identify and stop unlicensed contractors.

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Bridges used less; Lee County pays toll

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Fewer vehicles are crossing the Cape Coral bridges and the Sanibel Causeway these days and that’s taking its toll on Lee County’s bank account.

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Both parties represented in eastern Collier’s District 101 race

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Florida House District 101 may be one of the oddest shaped district’s in the state, but the race for the seat has all the makings of a traditional Democrat versus Republican showdown— a rarity in Collier County. Incumbent Rep. Matt Hudson, R-Naples, who took over the position in Nov. 2007 to fill Mike Davis’s remaining [...]

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NBC2 @ issue: Amendment 6

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Amendment 6 focuses on property taxes charged to marinas, bait shops and other waterfront businesses. The amendment could give them a tax break.

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"Rally for the Alley" aims to squash leasing plans

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Senator Dave Aronberg, D-27 and other opponents of leasing Alligator Alley to a private company, which would likely mean a raise in toll rates, are making their voices heard at the Rally for the Alley.

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Internal investigation leads to deputy’s demotion

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A 10 year veteran of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office has been demoted from his supervisor position at the Golden Gate substation for breaking the law. The internal investigation reveals he admitted to drinking, driving and flipping his car while off duty.

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