Archive for May 2nd, 2009

Buckle up, seat-belt bill clears

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For decades, public safety advocates have sought a stricter seat belt law in Florida without success.

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Attempt to loosen class size fails

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A House-passed measure to loosen Florida’s class size limits had failed.

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Workers’ Comp bill passes

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A bill that would negate a Florida Supreme Court ruling and restore a cap on attorneys’ fees in workers’ compensation cases is headed for the desk of Gov. Charlie Crist.

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Road block at Coconut Road and US 41

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US 41 southbound is blocked after a four vehicle crash at the corner of Coconut Road and US 41.

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Fort Myers drive by shooting

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Fort Myers Police Department responded to a shooting at Thompsons Grocery located at 3449 Canal Street.

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Robbery suspects sought

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Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery at a Citgo gas station.

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Collier sheriff submits budget cut

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The Collier County Sheriff is warning the public how his agency will suffer from impending budget cuts.

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Jimmy Buffett accepts role with Dolphins

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Jimmy Buffett has accepted a business role with new Miami Dolphins owner and longtime friend Stephen Ross.

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Bank gives out bogus bill

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A Charlotte County man says a local bank handed him a bogus 0 bill, and now he says he’s out the money.

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Can SWFL mugginess block the bug?

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As meteorologists, we certainly don’t forecast flu outbreaks, but it turns out the weather and climate may play a role in the severity of an influenza outbreak.

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The Alley, State Road 29 closed

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The entire stretch of alligator alley is now closed because of visibility problems and crashes.

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