Archive for December 1st, 2008

Collier Sheriff’s Office finds girl who threatened suicide on webcam

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The Collier County Sheriff’s Office tracked down a girl who threatened to kill herself on a webcam, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office reports. Collier County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call at 2:31 a.m. Friday from a caller in Texas who said he was watching a girl in Naples on a webcam who was [...]

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Marco Island to keep City Manager

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It once again resembled election season outside Marco Island City Hall Monday afternoon as citizen Joe Granda handed out buttons saying “Give Steve a chance” and “I support Steve Thompson.” Granda said the buttons were made by “concerned citizens” over the weekend when Islanders heard rumors of an attempted “coup” to oust City Manager Steve [...]

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Dogs, cats need homes for the holidays

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It’s shaping up to be the most heart-breaking holiday season ever for local animal shelters. Many are filled to capacity and homeless animals are coming in faster than ever.

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Naples plans fan bus for Friday playoff game

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Naples High School is chartering a bus for fans who wish to attend Friday’s State Quarterfinal Football Playoff game at Monsignor Pace High School in Miami.

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Milestone reached in Lehigh beautification project

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Local leaders gave overwhelming support for future development plans in Lehigh Acres Monday night – plans aimed at improving the look of the east Lee County community.

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Man arrested, accused of supplying alcohol to minors

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A 15-year-old girl was found unconscious inside a gated community in Collier County and police arrested the man accused of letting her drink until she passed out. We spoke to the woman who found the teenager lying in the middle of the street.

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City finds new way to collect on foreclosed properties

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Each year, the City of Cape Coral spends tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars to clean up abandoned and foreclosed properties. Now, the city has a plan to get that money back.

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Police: Girl pulls knife on school bus

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Before school started Monday morning at Island Coast High School, a 17 year old student was arrested for allegedly threatening a student on the bus with a knife.

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H.S. Football – State Quarterfinal Schedule

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Three Southwest Florida teams have advanced to the Third Round of the Florida State High School Football Playoffs.

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Deputies: Suspect in custody fakes seizure, escapes

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A woman was arrested and charged after allegedly trying to fill a fake prescription for roxicodone. She was also charged with resisting arrest and escape after deputies say she faked a seizure.

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Girl tracked down after webcam suicide threat

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Deputies successfully tracked down a 12-year-old girl who had threatened to kill herself with a knife while broadcasting the whole thing over the internet via her webcam.

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Teen girl found passed out on road; man arrested for selling alcohol to minors

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Naples police arrested a 44-year-old Hernando County man early Sunday after they say he purchased alcohol for a group of teenagers. Neighbors alerted police after a 15-year-old girl passed out in the middle of the road.

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City of Naples decides not to purchase Renaissance Village

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Renaissance Village will not become a city-owned park. Naples City Council today opted not to pursue a proposal to acquire up to 17.5 acres of the Renaissance Village property. Council members said they did not feel comfortable moving forward because of the current economy. Council last month heard a proposal on possibly acquiring a portion [...]

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UPDATE: Police say teen swallowed stolen earrings; X-ray reveals the evidence

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An 18-year-old Naples man faces multiple charges after he stole a pair of earrings at a Coastland Center mall store and then swallowed them when confronted by security, according to the daily police log.

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Publix on Davis Boulevard to offer Christmas carols on Dec. 8

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Publix shoppers at the Kings Lake location in Naples will be treated to live Christmas carols on Dec. 8 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The store is at 4860 Davis Blvd.

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