Archive for May, 2009

Human remains found near Marco Island

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Human remains were found near Marco Island Saturday afternoon. They were found just north of the Goodland Bridge.

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Today in History: May 31st

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Today is Sunday, May 31, the 151st day of 2009. There are 214 days left in the year.

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Elusive black bear captured

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The search for an elusive black bear in South Florida is over.

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Foreclosures add to hurricane hazards

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The housing slump and hurricane season could add up to more trouble for communities like Lehigh Acres, Fla.

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Kansas abortion physician killed

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Wichita police say that abortion provider Dr. George Tiller has been shot and killed at his Wichita church.

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Geithner sees hopeful signs in US economy

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the U.S. financial system is in much better shape these days and there is more stability in the overall economy.

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Fire at small, wood-frame home leaves man dead

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Authorities say a late-night fire at a small, wood-frame house in St. Petersburg left a man dead and a woman homeless.

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Immune therapies finally working against cancer

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Researchers are reporting their first big successes in getting the immune system to fight cancer, after 30 years of false starts.

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Suggested hurricane check list

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The most important part of your hurricane plan is a hurricane kit that includes the basic life support you will need after a disaster.

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Coverage harder to get, leaving consumers exposed

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As the 2009 hurricane season nears, many homeowners are finding insurance more expensive. Others are finding it hard to get at all.

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Be prepared, hurricane season starts June 1

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The 2009 North Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts on Monday, 1 June and continues through 30 November.

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Grouper Fishing Offshore – 126th Edition

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With the new fishing regulations coming into effect for grouper, I decided to take a quick fun trip offshore over the holidays. I accompanied Dr Dan Moenning and his father and father-in-law in search of dinner. we traveled west for over 12 miles before we ever found bait a stark contrast to my last offshore [...]

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Amberjack Fishing Boca Grande – 125th Edition

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Every year at this time, after spending some great fishing days inside the backcountry flats and tarpon filled holes of Charlotte Harbor, I take a annual trek offshore. With a break in charter action and the right weather conditions Capt Scot Hughes and myself took a break and headed offshore in search of the annual [...]

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Tarpon Fishing Is Still An Option – 124th Edition

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For those who think they have to wait till next year to fish for tarpon you better think again. Just like years past the tarpon fishing is as red-hot as it gets. Tarpon ranging anywhere from 20 lbs to well over a 100 are scattered throughout the area. The key to success is patterning these [...]

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Ft. Myers Tarpon Fishing Continues – 123th Edition

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Tarpon have continued well into July with the only variable being the weather. Heavy rains that backed up in Charlotte Harbor made tide changes and currents more difficult to predict. The tarpon fishing becomes very tidal at this time of the year with most of these fish moving from inshore to off shore as the [...]

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