Archive for January 2nd, 2009

School Page: Collier education briefs for Jan. 3, 2009

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Now is the time to prepare for brush fire season

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It’s still months away from the peak of brush fire season, but already firefighters are on alert. They say there is no time like the present to start preparing for bush fire season.

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Once-a-year meteor shower visible tonight

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Saturday morning, you have the chance to see an atmospheric event that only comes around once a year. A meteor shower will light up the night sky before dawn.

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Fire commissioner arrested on drug charges

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A fire commissioner on Fort Myers Beach is accused of partying a little too hard on New Year’s Eve. John Scanlon was arrested on cocaine and marijuana possession charges.

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New Year’s resolutions: Take it one day at a time

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Have you made your New Year’s resolution? Or, have you already broken it? We found out statistics show only about 10 percent of Americans actually follow through with the goals they have set for the New Year. But health and money experts say taking it one day at a time is your best bet to [...]

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Marijuana found at robbery victim’s home

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Deputies are searching for suspects in a home invasion that happened at 8721 Ortiz Circle in Fort Myers.

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Cabrera trial set to begin

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Indicted Fort Myers Real Estate Agent Samir Cabrera was back in federal court Friday. His trial begins on Monday and we’ve learned he will take the stand in his own defense.

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Deputies searching for home invasion suspects

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Deputies are searching for suspects in a home invasion that happened at 8721 Ortiz Circle in Fort Myers.

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School Page: Collier education briefs for Jan. 3, 2009

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School Page: Collier education briefs for Jan. 3, 2009

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Cape Coral student selected as signature artist for 2009 SW Florida Wine & Food Festival

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According to a news release, Cape Coral middle school student Kishelly Brown created the signature poster for the 2009 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. The annual event to be held this February benefits children’s charities, including The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Kishelly is an ongoing patient of the hospital.

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East Naples murder victim officially identified

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The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has officially identified the man who was found stabbed to death near Six L’s Farm in East Naples earlier this week as 51-year-old Roberto Avalos-Jasso, 11180 Laakso Lane.

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Authorities stay busy as 2009 starts off with a literal bang

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Most everyone in Southwest Florida entered the new year peaceably. Collier County Sheriff’s Office supervisors reported a rash of noise complaints as the most notable occurrence from midnight Dec. 31 to noon Jan. 1. A total of 49 noise complaints were fielded over that 36-hour period, from all over the county. But a few others [...]

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Fort Myers Beach Fire Commissioner arrested

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John Scanlon, Chairman of the Fort Myers Beach Fire Commission, was arrested on drug charges on Fort Myers Beach New Years Day.

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This week at FGCU: Jan. 5 through Jan. 11

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