Archive for November 4th, 2008

Hendry sheriff race: Out with the old, in with the new

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There is a new sheriff in town. Hendry County elected Democratic candidate for sheriff, Steve Whidden over incumbent Ronnie Lee.

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Marriage Amendment on the fence

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A constitutional ban on same-sex marriage hovered around the 60 percent it needs to pass as polls closed.

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Connie Mack reelected

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The Associated Press predicts Connie Mack (R) has been reelected to U.S. House, District 14.

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Lt. Gov. spends Election Day in SWFL

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Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp says no matter who wins the presidency, that man will face some tough challenges.

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Preliminary Florida exit poll data

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Click above for a look at some preliminary information from an exit poll of Florida voters.

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Story behind double murder takes bizarre turn

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Two women were shot and killed inside a home on Gilbert Avenue South last month. Now, their families are accusing the landlords of trashing personal belongings and important documents after their murders.

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Rotary Club adopting soldiers heading to Iraq

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Several local soldiers, stationed in Germany, are about to get a big hello from home. The Fort Myers Rotary Club is organizing a major thank you from Southwest Florida. In fact, the group is adopting the entire battalion.

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Wild movie awaits blood donors

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Donate blood and see a wild movie. “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” will open Friday, the same day a free movie ticket will be given to anyone successfully donating blood at Muvico at Coconut Point mall in Estero. The blood drive is from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

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Where Were You? Tales from polling stations around SW Florida

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Beyond the occasional jammed scanner, another precinct malfunction is surfacing: Pollworkers misinformed about press access to voters. Pollworkers barred a Naples Daily News reporter from an Estero precinct this morning when he tried to conduct exit polling in the parking lot.

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In the Know: Beach antenna and snow for the holiday season

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While at Lowdermilk Park, we noticed something that looks like a large antenna stuck in the sand near one of the chickee huts. What is this used for?

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In the Know: Beach antenna and snow for the holiday season

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While at Lowdermilk Park, we noticed something that looks like a large antenna stuck in the sand near one of the chickee huts. What is this used for?

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State Attorney General warns of grandparent scam

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Grandparents should beware of calls from grandchildren asking for money, authorities say. It may not really be little Bobby on the line.
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and the AARP are cautioning residents about a growing telephone scam that preys on grandparents nationwide. It’s already hit residents in Brevard and other south Florida municipalities.

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State Attorney General warns of grandparent scam

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Grandparents should beware of calls from grandchildren asking for money, authorities say. It may not really be little Bobby on the line.
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and the AARP are cautioning residents about a growing telephone scam that preys on grandparents nationwide. It’s already hit residents in Brevard and other south Florida municipalities.

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Huge turnout reported nationwide

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The turnout looks massive. In the big battleground states that will decide this election, voters are jamming the polls.

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Exit poll: Economy top concern

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The economy is by far the top issue on voters’ minds as Election Day at last arrives.

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