Archive for January 8th, 2009

Endangered species delays dredging near beach

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An endangered species is delaying dredging at Matanzas Pass. The Piping Plover, lives on Fort Myers Beach and other Florida communities.

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Woman ran over deputy’s foot after argument, authorities say

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A 40-year-old North Naples woman faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges after Collier County sheriff’s deputies say she fought with her daughter, and drove away from a responding deputy, running over his foot.

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Third MLB team coming to Fort Myers?

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Southwest Florida is another step closer to getting another Major League Baseball spring training team. An attorney with the Baltimore Orioles met with Lee County Commissioners to discuss a possible move to City of Palms Park.

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Ways 2 Save: Checking appliance efficiency

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We all know those new, energy efficient refrigerators and stoves are a great way to cut down on your energy bill. But if you can’t afford a shopping spree at an appliance store, there are still some ways you can save.

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Underwater ATM hunt yields one machine, no cash

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Punta Gorda police divers hunted for stolen ATMs Thursday in the Caloosahatchee River in Hendry County.

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Dredging project going to the birds

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Mother Nature is slowing down business on Fort Myers Beach, the busiest shrimping port in the state. Now, shrimpers are pleading with the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge so their boats won’t hit bottom.

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Slow down or pay up

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Drivers beware. The next time you see those flashing lights in your rear-view mirror, your wallet may be hit even harder.

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On The Hook: Right place, wrong time?

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It’s the day you picked to go fishing. The first choice that you’ll make is “go or no-go.” Weather OK? Sea conditions reasonable? Water nice and clear?

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Walgreen to cut 1,000 management jobs

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Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. said Thursday it will cut 1,000 jobs by mid-year.

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Second complaint filed against councilman

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A second person has filed a complaint with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office against Cape Coral Councilman Eric Grill and his company, accusing him of taking money for construction projects that were never started.

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Floridians embrace Powerball

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The Florida Lottery announced that Powerball ticket sales for the first drawing totaled more than any other state’s first draw sales.

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Woman ran over deputy’s foot after argument, authorities say

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A 40-year-old North Naples woman faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges after Collier County sheriff’s deputies say she fought with her daughter, and drove away from a responding deputy, running over his foot.

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Critical need for type O+ and O- blood: Donors are needed now

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According to a news release, the Community Blood Center, an affiliate of the NCH Healthcare System, is experiencing a critical blood shortage for type O+ and O- blood types. “This may be the most important 45 minutes a blood donor spends on something,” said Laura Rosen, Community Relations Manager at the Community Blood Center. [...]

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Critical need for type O+ and O- blood: Donors are needed now

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According to a news release, the Community Blood Center, an affiliate of the NCH Healthcare System, is experiencing a critical blood shortage for type O+ and O- blood types. “This may be the most important 45 minutes a blood donor spends on something,” said Laura Rosen, Community Relations Manager at the Community Blood Center. [...]

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Community Foundation elects new chairman

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The Community Foundation of Collier County elected Bill Thomas as chairman of the Board of Trustees. Thomas served as the foundation’s vice chairman. He takes over for the previous chair, Scott Alexander, who was transferred in December to Northern Trust in Vero Beach.

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