Archive for April, 2009

Manatee rescued from fishing line

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A manatee whose flipper was discovered entangled in fishing line more than two years ago but has finally been rescued.

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FWC seeks input on hunting zones

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled six public meetings throughout the state to receive input from Florida hunters on possible changes to the state’s hunting zones and corresponding deer hunting season dates.

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Police step up crime prevention

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On Saturday afternoon Fort Myers Police Officers will go door to door to get residents involved in crime prevention.

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Today in History: April 30th

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Today is Thursday, April 30, the 120th day of 2009. There are 245 days left in the year.

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Chrysler to idle plants until Fiat deal done

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Chrysler says it will temporarily stop most of its vehicle production until its deal with Italy’s Fiat is complete.

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Name change denied

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The name Sinner is a no go for a Nebraska prison inmate.

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Man arrested over sand

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Jim Overbeck loves the beach. In fact, he loves it so much he was willing to be arrested.

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Wacky warning labels contest

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Stop before you go. That’s the gist of a warning label on a toilet seat that attaches to a trailer hitch.

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Tortoise in the Bronx

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You can find almost anything in the Bronx — including a giant African tortoise.

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Fla. prescription tracking bill passes

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Florida could soon start tracking prescription drugs dispensed by pharmacies and clinics under a bill that’s on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist.

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Still warm and dry

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High pressure stays in control of our weather so we won’t have a change in the weather pattern today, or the next few days.

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Funeral services planned for former Marine

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Funeral plans have been finalized for a local former Marine who was killed during a firefight in Afghanistan.

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Crooks create marble mess

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Deputies say crooks turned a business upside down and destroyed thousands of dollars of merchandise in the process.

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Obama’s 100 days: What do you think?

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As he marked his 100th day in office, President Barack Obama has, if anything, become familiar with crisis. The latest one is the spread of a deadly swine flu.

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District wants to send teachers to Singapore

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The Collier County School District plans to fly teachers across the globe, on a 10,000 mile trip, to learn new teaching techniques.

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