Archive for January 15th, 2009

Superintendent gets final word in Bible battle

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Right now, 3,500 donated bibles are sitting in boxes in a Collier county storage unit. But one man is pushing to change that.

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Angler’s Outlook: Cooler weather, deeper water

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The mild short lived cold fronts followed with warmer weather continues to be the order of the day for Southwest Florida anglers as I prepare this article.

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"Cold calls" heating up for local companies

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At “Florida Cool” heating and air conditioning, when the temperatures fall, business picks up.

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Man arrested for grow house

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Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in a marijuana grow house bust.

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Volunteers needed in search for Adji

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Collier County deputies are once again asking for volunteer help in the search for six-year-old Adji Desir.

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Three arrested on burglary and drug charges

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Punta Gorda Police arrested three on multiple burglary and drug charges.

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Investigation: Professor made sexual comments to students

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A professor at FGCU has been suspended for six months as a result of sexual harassment allegations.

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US Airways flight 1549 crashes into Hudson River

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A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River alongside New York City, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.

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Gift of $1 million will help keep teachers at Collier’s high-need schools

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Mary Seaton Breese’s gift was honored Thursday during a ceremony, in which her name was placed on the Tree of Knowledge in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center, 5775 Osceola Trail.
The Education Foundation has received legacy pledges before but Breese’s pledge is the largest pledge the organization has received to date.
“We are very [...]

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Community Blood Center special events for National Blood Month

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According to a news release, the Community Blood Center, an affiliate of the NCH Healthcare System, is celebrating January being National Volunteer Blood Donor Month by partnering with local businesses who are offering fun venues, great donor gifts and raffle prizes for participating blood donors. The Community Blood Center’s goal is to encourage more people [...]

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Naples council members get their report cards

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The grades are out. Four Naples City Council members on Thursday received their first report card since being elected to public office. The grades, given by the Greater Naples Better Government Committee, reflect whether council members fulfilled their campaign promises.

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10,000 gallons of sewage spill onto road along Collier Boulevard

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Crews are cleaning up a sewer line break this afternoon along Collier Boulevard in front of the Holiday Manor neighborhood south of U.S. 41 East, county officials said.

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10,000 gallons of sewage spill onto road along Collier Boulevard

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Crews are cleaning up a sewer line break this afternoon along Collier Boulevard in front of the Holiday Manor neighborhood south of U.S. 41 East, county officials said.

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10,000 gallons of sewage spill onto road along Collier Boulevard

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Crews are cleaning up a sewer line break this afternoon along Collier Boulevard in front of the Holiday Manor neighborhood south of U.S. 41 East, county officials said.

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Physicians Regional hospital given permission to perform elective stenting

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Physicians Regional Medical Center at Pine Ridge has received state permission to perform elective cardiac stenting for patients with blocked arteries, an approval that comes three years after the hospital began seeking the license. The state Agency for Health Care Administration notified the 83-bed hospital on Napa Boulevard in North Naples last week, said Geoffrey [...]

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