Archive for November 12th, 2008

Drivers rally against Alligator Alley toll increase

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A public forum on possible toll increases on Alligator Alley drew dozens of people rallying against the possible leasing of the road.

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Suspicious device shuts down I-75 for hours

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I-75 was shut down in both directions just south of the Corkscrew Road exit at mile marker 121. Officials say the closure had to do with a suspicious device that was found.

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NBC2 Ten-2-One Rankings through Week 10

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With only one week left in the regular season, playoff-bound teams populate the Week 10 version of the NBC2 Ten-2-One High School Football Rankings.

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New "Howler" siren blasts noise you can feel

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When you hear emergency sirens on the road, you know it’s time to pull over to the side of the road. Now, a high-tech addition will make it even easier to spot emergency vehicles in South Fort Myers. Even if you can’t see or hear the siren, you’ll be able to feel it.

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Wolf hybrid makes amazing escape

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A wolf hybrid escaped from a Lee County Animal Control by breaking through a cage and the vehicle’s back window, according to Animal Control officials.

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Thefts rise as economy falls

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Cape Coral police say shoppers are skipping out instead of checking out.

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Deputies: Thieves hiding stolen goods in empty homes

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says burglars are using empty homes to store their stolen loot.

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Obama inauguration: Order your tickets soon

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In less than 70 days, President-Elect Barack Obama will take the Oath of Office. If you want a ticket to his inauguration, you should act quickly.

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Eastwood eases into season

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A year after Eastwood Golf Course reopened from a .5 million renovation with an array of problems that led to disgruntled golfers and lost revenue, the municipal facility at long last has attained the …

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Deputy arrested on fraud charges

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A Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputy turned himself in at the Charlotte County Jail after a State Attorney’s Office warrant was issued on a felony charge of Securities Fraud Transactions.

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SWFL prep stars sign college commitments

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Ceremonies around Southwest Florida today celebrated star student-athletes making college choices official as the early signing period began for several sports.

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FGCU profs suspended in sex harassment probe

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Two Florida Gulf Coast University staff members on are paid leave after allegations of sexual harassment.

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Teen arrested in East Naples stabbing death

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An 18-year-old man is charged in the stabbing death of an East Naples man Tuesday night.

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City back-billing for lost sewer service payments

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More than 100 Cape Coral residents haven’t been charged for sewer service in four years. Now they’re being back-billed for the missed payments.

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Today’s traffic enforcement locations in Collier, Lee

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Here are today’s traffic enforcement locations in Collier and Lee counties.

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