Bonita Springs, FL News
Bonita Springs, FL News
Stilwell preparing to run for Lee Commission seat
Bonita Springs to put granite piece from Twin Towers on display in city
Firefighter's son found in San Carlos Park pool dies
Police Beat: Friday, May 25 - MUG SHOTS
Lower gas prices, improved economy boost Memorial Day travel to Collier, Lee
Lee Memorial setting up panel to negotiate malpractice claims
Deputies: Man brought loaded gun to courthouse
Police Beat: Thursday, May 24 - MUG SHOTS
MUGSHOTS: Five women, two men arrested in latest Fort Myers prostitution bust
Crewman's memories resurface as Coast Guard cutter set to become Lee offshore reef
Florida panther hit by car, dies in Lee County
Trustees: Edison State students will not see tuition increase in fall
Residents to vote on introducing slot machines at Bonita greyhound track
1-year-old critical after being found in pool
Mack backs Radel, Bush backs Goss in race for Congress
All wet: Teen ‘had to go’ in back of patrol car, deputies say
Police Beat: Tuesday, May 22 - MUG SHOTS
Home sales drop in Florida, up nationwide
Teen 'Tebows' during graduation, denied diploma temporarily
Police Beat: Monday, May 21 - MUG SHOTS
Newsweek: Barron Collier No. 502 best public high school in U.S.
St. Matthew's House responding to long list of Bonita concerns about shelter
Conservation group urges tougher penalty for Estates man who killed panther
Panther found dead in Hendry County, killed in fight with another panther
Bonita Springs Utilities buys Estero sewage treatment plant
Ave Maria University considers cutting student health plans
Bonita economic group urges turnout at slot machines public hearing
Laser treatment for cataracts arrives in Southwest Florida
PHOTOS: Emotional Estero High ceremony caps a busy Lee County graduation day
Southwest Florida airport tops study of increases in airline ticket prices
Class of '12: Estero High grad with deported mom set to become a Marine
Hey, girlfriend: Edison students offer girlfriend-like online tasks for $5
MUGSHOTS: Four women arrested in Punta Gorda prostitution stings
Do you make house calls? For Lee Memorial doctor, the answer is 'yes'
MUGSHOTS: Nine men arrested in latest Fort Myers prostitution sting
Sunday's solar eclipse a non-event in Southwest Florida
Police Beat: Friday, May 18 - MUG SHOTS
About half of local high school students fail FCAT test
Estates man pleads guilty to shooting panther in Golden Gate Estates in 2009
Novelist Randy Wayne White says tarpon tournament unsporting, restaurants pull sponsorship
Police Beat: Thursday, May 17 - MUG SHOTS
Bonita Springs YMCA advances toward May 26 reopening
Novelist Randy Wayne White says tarpon tournament unsporting, restaurants pull sponsorship
Lee Deputy County Manager Bill Hammond walks out of meeting, retires
Stone crabbers: Summer 'going to be tight' after worst season in memory
Superintendents: Miscommunication about FCAT changes to blame for low writing scores
Lee Commissioner Bigelow re-files resignation documents; stepping down after Nov. elections
Jury finds south Lee man guilty of murder, arson
Lee judge rejects damage claim in mining lawsuit
Lee commissioner to resign in November
School districts to be held harmless for low FCAT writing scores
Remains found in Bonita identified as missing waiter
Edison presidential candidates tout communication skills, community involvement
South Lee man caught in sex sting brought 4-year-old with him, authorities say
Gov. Scott: Economic turnaround doesn't 'happen in a day'
Police Beat: May 14, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
A criminal by any other name: AKAs just another way to find lawbreakers
No headline - bizmonevents
Goodwill stores do well in good, bad times
Lee judge who doesn't hear cases runs again, 'complete shock' to opponent
Disparity shows in Lee, Collier sheriff's office handling of internal affairs cases
Amendments to school grade policy a compromise between state, districts
A mother always: Naples mom talks on the experience of giving up your baby
Potentially ineligible voters in Collier, Lee fall across political spectrum; list likely to grow
Public's email response to Bonita homeless shelter not as massive as road issue reaction
Excerpts of emails Bonita Springs officials received about homeless shelter
More people visiting Lee County, report says
Sheriff’s Office ID’s man shot, killed after struggle with Lee deputy
2 shot to death in North Fort Myers
40 non-citizens in Collier and Lee registered to vote, state says
6 Southwest Florida high schools receive gold, silver medals
Investigators unable to identify skeletal remains found in woods
Suspect killed, deputy shot in hand after struggle
Bigelow submits resignation from Lee commission; date not specified
Man pushed 73-year-old mother after cigarette purchase, deputies say
Florida high court hears arguments in foreclosure "robo-signing" case
Suspect dies after struggle with deputy, who was also shot
Local gay rights supporters accept Obama's evolving views on same-sex marriage
Lee deputy shot after pursuit, struggle
Human remains discovered near Lee, Collier border
Businesses, organizations honored at annual trade show in Fort Myers
Lee libraries stocking steamy novel while Collier keeps it off bookshelves
Police Beat: Tuesday, May 8 -- MUG SHOTS
A fool for a client? Murder defendant is his own attorney
Edison College search committee narrows presidential candidates to 9 finalists
Lee commissioners up speeding fines by $2
Craig Jones named VP of marketing for Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Instructors preach importance of helmets during motorcycle safety month
Lee County to host public hearing to raise fee for driver education classes
'50 Shades' banned in county libraries
Lee sergeant completes walk to capital, raises more than $40K
56 Southwest Florida Democrats chosen to attend state convention
Census report: Florida fourth highest among states in tax collections
Progress made toward widening U.S. 41 in Estero, merchants anxious
More than 30 seek Edison college presidency with applications due by Monday
A Q&A about Collier and Lee school district budget cuts
Southwest Florida business events: May 6, 2012
Police Beat: May 6, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Lee Commissioner Bigelow may leave office midterm, files papers for clerk seat
No-kill: Dozens of animal rescue groups help Collier, Lee shelters find pets homes
Region's homeless advocates see need for a shelter for women, families
In recovery?: Collier closing books on strong tourist season
No-kill: Region's animal shelters, volunteers work to reduce euthanasia rates
Moving on: Edison grads celebrate without former President Walker
Bonita Springs YMCA to mark reopening with free community celebration
Lee commissioner fights back after claim county is hiding $1 billion
JetBlue 348: Red Sox may be gone but stadium full of activity
Lawn equipment thefts on the rise
Bonita Springs man acccused of tampering with witness
Police Beat: Thursday, May 3, 2012 -- MUG SHOTS
Baskin-Robbins looking for future franchise owners at seminars next week
Café of Life receives initial approval for new park to serve needy
Angelina's to honor Naples Tomato gift cards, coupons
Lee County Schools to cut 50 positions; principals have final say
Police Beat: May 2, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Protestors not happy with temporary closing of Happehatchee Center
Lee deputies awarded for bravery in 2010 shoot-out
Woman gets 3 years probation for cashing dead mother's government checks
$1.5 million check presented to Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Surveys say neighborhood OK with Café of Life move proposal
Realtor sentenced to 2 years behind bars for fraud
Crime rate down statewide, but ticks up locally
Attorney asks court to review Grekos case, reinstate medical license
Turtle nesting off to early start, good season expected in Collier, Lee
Other Bonita Springs sites for homeless shelter haven't worked out
Bonita's proposed homeless shelter draws concern, or a so-what, from site neighbors
Gov. Scott, Legislature revised position, loosened controls on water districts
In Recovery? Foreign buyers helping prop up Lee real estate recovery
More than 1,200 FGCU students graduate Sunday
Police Beat: April 29, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Lee school district leader urges board to tear up budget, start over
In Recovery? Health of economy a key decision-maker in 2012 political season
'Mr. Estero' Don Eslick plans to retire from community leadership role
In Recovery? Charities seeing donations rise in Southwest Florida
In Recovery? Signs pointing to economic rebound in Southwest Florida
Collier elections supervisor ranks No. 3, Lee's says rankings are flawed
Rotaract Charter Signed
Washington Nationals officials meeting with Lee County about spring training
Officials encourage pet vaccinations after horse dies of rabies
St. Leo's Father Stan submits resignation, working as psychologist
Nats, Lee County officials meeting to discuss possible spring training move
Cape Coral group plans protest of Bill Maher's Fort Myers stand-up event
Deputy walking, running to Tallahassee to raise money for fallen officers
Congressional candidates tackle national issues at First Baptist forum
Meditation training program available to veterans, active soldiers
Collier man killed in motorcycle wreck
Olive Garden opens Monday at Gulf Coast Town Center
Poker: Bonita Springs' John Dolan just misses big payday
Scott reappoints three to Edison College board
Pumped up: Drivers happy to find lower gasoline prices
Stolen: Ex-Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe says thief swiped his '04 World Series ring, trophy
Passenger traffic dips in March at Southwest Florida International Airport
FCAT tests the performance of region's charter schools vs. public schools
Collier commission set to join counties' suit against state over Medicaid
Lee sheriff denies accusations of political firing, demotion of deputies
Police Beat: April 22, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Southwest Florida car dealership capitalizes on marketing strategy, professor says
Sand at Little Hickory Island beach could be replenished in 2013
MUGSHOTS: Twelve arrested in Cleveland Avenue prostitution bust
Comedian Bill Maher brings his brand of funny to Fort Myers on Sunday, April 29
Public swimming pool federal mandate has some scrambling to comply
Police Beat: April 19, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Court rules against environmental groups over panther 'critical habitat'
Last surviving FBI agent at JFK autopsy dies in Fort Myers
Former Edison College VP files suit to restore 'sullied' reputation
Firefighters battling 50-acre blaze in Bonita
Bonita Springs YMCA targets May 21 for reopening
Police Beat: Wednesday, April 18 - MUG SHOTS
Bonita attorney: regulations could guide homeless shelter operations
State: Grekos extracted tissue from stem cell patient who died, damaged patient's abdomen
FGCU trustees, master plan authorize developing recreation fields on conservation land
Local spending items fall victim to Gov. Scott's veto pen
St. Matt's files homeless shelter application in Bonita Springs, day before moratorium vote
Edison College leaders respond to concerns raised by accrediting body
Action plan with state puts Algenol expansion back on track
Florida panther found dead in Lee
Police Beat: Monday, April 16 -- MUG SHOTS
Deputies report finding drugs, cash in student's condo
Man accused of leaving kids in car while clubbing
Best Buy closing a Fort Myers store in mid-May
Deputies: 3 arrested for hosting MMA fights at home
WCI Communities to Kick Off Week of Caring
Harry Chapin mobile pantry rolls out to schools to feed Collier's hungry
It's time: FCAT testing begins Monday
Sheriff Scott leads field of Lee candidates with nearly $225,000 raised
Donors of $500 or more to Lee candidates, first quarter 2012
Successful Lee Memorial pediatric clinic in North Naples doubles in size
Police Beat: April 15, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
TECO gas line explosion victim still recovering, maze of court cases continues
PHOTOS: Bonita residents hit Promenade for food, drink at International Festival
Two teens arrested in slaying of Lehigh Acres mother and son
Naples home prices to appreciate by 10 percent this year, economist predicts
Autistic author, professor Temple Grandin to share story at FGCU
Lee County projects land on TaxWatch turkey list
Sergeants, deputies union endorses Fisher for Lee sheriff
Sheriff: Tax preparer stole identities, cashed hundreds of fraudulent returns
Man injured in drive-by shooting, deputies say
Bonita Springs planning board rejects homeless shelter moratorium
Lee's foreclosure rate fifth highest in state; Collier was 42nd in March
Lee health department warns against Caloosahatchee River exposure
Bonita woman reports being raped after two people enter her home
St. Matt's looking to expand in East Naples? Commissioners consider the possibility
End of an era? Internet streaming, movie rental kiosks leave some customers with fewer options
Teen, mother found dead inside Lehigh home
Police Beat: Tuesday, April 10 - MUG SHOTS
Lee County rejects Bonita Springs having its own ambulance service
Police Beat: April 10, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Fund established for Edison student killed in crash
Jerry Williams sentencing moved back to Fort Myers
Bonita landmark building with A-shaped roof surviving amid road construction
Deputies: Man driving recklessly fired rifle at driver reporting him
Lost and found: Lee man is a sand-sifter who reunites people with lost rings
Report: Majority of Latinos don't identify with common 'Hispanic' culture
Southwest Florida business events: April 8, 2012
Southwest Florida business briefs: April 8, 2012
Struggle to survive: Single mom in battle with advanced breast cancer, unpaid bills
Fort Myers woman, 19, dies in south Lee County crash
“Bags on the Beach” Rotary Charity Cornhole Tournament
Collier, Lee continue to grow, but at a slower pace
Bonita Springs YMCA may reopen in May
2012 South Korean Group Study Exchange Team
Bonita residents protest homeless shelter plan near school
Dealers: Increase in gun ownership, concealed carry permits part of 'Obama boom'
Collier program back on track to retrofit properties with energy-efficient devices - POLL
Lee County tax collector dies, remembered as innovator
Lee Tax Collector Catherine Curtis dies
Safe containing $600 stolen from Bonita school, deputies say
Pilot program would install palm scanners in Lee lunch lines
Federal judge rules EPA must review state rule on polluted waterways
Thank You from C.R.E.W.
Researchers: 2012 hurricane season should be less active
Taxpayer group urges Bonita council to take control of all BSU rate increases
Fort Myers move would mean ‘short travel and less chaos,’ Nats players say
A road less traveled: MLB players prefer Arizona over Florida for proximity
Police Beat: April 2, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
PHOTOS: Locals turn out for bands, brews and BBQ at Fort Myers event
As gaming businesses spread, Lee leaders to again weigh slots at Bonita dog track
Southwest Florida business events: April 1, 2012
Police Beat: April 1, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
PHOTOS: Zap! Pow! Bam! comic book exhibit hits Bonita Springs
Collier lawsuit accuses local, Florida developer Ginn Co. of trickery in sales to rich
Amusement park south of Fort Myers might open in summer, creating 70 jobs
Recent thefts by service workers in Collier remind owners of need for caution
PHOTOS: Gulf Coast Humane Society lets owners, pets race for charity in "The Fast and The Furriest 5K"
PHOTOS: Citrus Park marks end of season with "Passing of Season" parade
PHOTOS: Surf and Song Festival entertains crowds at Centennial Park
Some in Bonita Springs urge return of city beach parking stickers - POLL
HMA lays off 12 employees
'I don't care who you are': 71-year-old woman charged with shooting at deputies
Lee Memorial: Aaron Edwards claims bill process did "immeasurable" damage
Deputies: Man paid drug dealer, filed false robbery report
Fort Myers businesses near City of Palms Park would welcome another team
Police Beat: Thursday, March 29, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
2011-2012 Charitable Giving Year to Date
Authorities: Woman attacked flight attendants who declined to serve her booze
South Fort Myers teacher selected for national science fellowship
Signature snag doesn't detour casino push in Lee County
Edison shows progress in completing first-ever dorm on Fort Myers campus
Edison establishes fund for students needing remediation due to course swapping
Bonita Springs Utilities to convert some trucks to run on compressed natural gas
No headline - lee_memorial_change
Deputies: 2 San Carlos residents busted with drugs
$5,000 reported stolen from Bonita Springs home
Police Beat: March 26, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Lee County father accused of killing 7-week-old daughter
Police Beat: March 25, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Lee Memorial board may consider changing public hospital to private, or tax district
Lee sheriff: Deputies who shot 71-year-old responded to family's request for help
Suspect hospitalized after shoot-out with deputies
Red Sox, Rays pitchers arrested on DUI charges within hours of one another
Yippy Inc. submits application to trade in more prestigious securities market
Red Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks arrested on DUI charges
Jerry Williams sentencing scheduled in Orlando, upsetting Orion shareholders
Deputies: Estero man busted for not building pool
Deputies: Lee County woman facing prositution charge for sixth time
State, region see sharp increase in babies born hooked on mom's prescription drug
Lee woman continues with guilty plea regarding cashing dead mother's Social Security checks
Air traffic down slightly at Southwest Florida International this year
Elton John concertgoers upset after tailgating shutdown
Fewer passengers pass through Southwest Florida International in February
Big appetite: Fans of "The Hunger Games" books eager for film
Lee official: Luring Nats could cost $30 million
Challenges to Lee schools are 'interconnected,' Superintendent Burke says
Lee, Bonita leaders continue trying to turn a page on new city library
Accepting Nominations for 2012 Ethics in Leadership Award
2013-2014 Ambassadorial Scholarship Application Deadline is May 1, 2012
Lee County agrees to pursue Nationals for spring training
Lee officials: Nats ask for 'significant changes' to City of Palms Park
Immokalee man sentenced to life in prison for Fort Myers strip club murder
State: Second doctor's license restricted for performing stem cell treatment on patient who died
1 killed, 1 serious after 2-vehicle crash
Consumer advocate questions FPL rate request
Morale killer: Number of failing Collier schools expected to rise
Bonita Springs council may delay signing off on new billboard law
IberiaBank to acquire Florida Gulf Bank
Two men accused of sexually assaulting Lee County teen, impregnanting her
Video voyeurs have past in region; new state law toughens penalties for the crime
College basketball: FGCU women lose 72-65 in overtime
Collier, Lee join counties taking on state over Medicaid payment decision
Southwest Florida business briefs: March 18, 2012
Southwest Florida business events: March 18, 2012
Police Beat: March 18, 2012 - MUG SHOTS
Going Dutch: Euro treats as popular as hot dogs at Red Sox games
Potential new tax exemption for seniors takes Collier, Lee agencies by surprise - POLL
New proposed Florida Senate map released; Bonita Springs joins Richter's district
PHOTOS: Disney on Ice enthralls kids with "Toy Story 3," other favorite characters
Florida Faerie Festival returns to Bonita Springs
PHOTOS: FGCU students back to campus beach after it closed for 9 months
With Gov. Scott's OK, high school workforce program will expand in region
New iPad release causes frenzy from Southwest Florida to Hong Kong
Clerk robbed while opening consignment store in Bonita
Session wrap-up: Environmental issues
Planning commission recommends denying mine on Collier-Lee border
FGCU power outage temporarily displaces 1,200
Power restored to FGCU dorm
Grekos' attorney: Another physician treated patient who died
Report: Chances tripled Naples will see historic storm surge
Big Brothers Big Sisters operation in Naples almost ready to resume
Bonita Bay Properties sues community association over logo use
Karate kicks land Estero man in jail, authorities say
Driver in I-75 wreck dies of injuries
Bonita man faces DUI manslaughter charges after August crash
State concerned with ethanol-to-algae process of Fort Myers company
Where does your garden grow? Local residents look to start community gardens
Naples leaders expect end to decline in property values, forecast is steady
Lee deputies investigating death on boat
45-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting girl
Crash closes ramp, two I-75 northbound lanes near Daniels Parkway
Police beat: March 12, 2012 MUG SHOTS
In Memory of Herb Barnes, 1926-2012
Lee sheriff's I-75 team trained to spot small details that lead to contraband
In the Know: What's bugging you? Q&A column now published twice a week
Coconut Road interchange talk would likely end if Estero development OK'd
Police Beat: March 11, 2012 MUG SHOTS
More people are driving 90 to 100 in Collier -- that's their age, not their speed
From education to environment, Southwest Florida sees share of state budget cut
FGCU's growth means graduation tickets will be limited to five in spring
PHOTOS: Citrus Park re-names tennis courts to honor Jack Rewey
Million-dollar mark elusive yet Race for Cure participants effusive about Komen
Legislature adjourns: Some bills survive, hundreds die on last night of session
Troopers: Man fired gun at pickup on I-75
Hooters waitress gains national spotlight after firing as Estero cheerleading coach
Teen named 'Queen' of Lee County spelling bee
Grekos patient who died was 'desperate,' sister says
Getting crazy: Spring breakers of all ages hit Fort Myers Beach
LIVE: Students compete in 15th annual spelling bee
Collier Golden Apple teacher denied rehiring wants answers, has Lee job
Long overdue: Lee County libraries clamping down on delinquent patrons
Developers who lost bid to land JetBlue stadium site go in different directions
Criminal investigation after patient dies at office of doctor linked to stem cell
Hundreds turn out to oppose Bonita Springs homeless shelter
Lee schools step up the fight against bullies
Police Beat: Wednesday, March 7 - MUG SHOTS
Deputies: Employee stole $15,000 worth of lotto tickets
Bonita Springs student charged with getting high on Ecstasy in school
Peter Gammons tweet: Nationals interested in Lee County for spring training
Signs against Sheriff Scott pop up in Lee Co.
Putting their heads together: Local leaders brainstorm strategies for Florida
Bonita Springs residents organize to oppose a homeless shelter
Employees find graffiti on two business vehicles
The Phil, FGCU and Lee Memorial could benefit from $70 billion state budget
Lee County teen gets 10 years for accidental shooting of girlfriend
Homeowner urges thieves to return daughter's ashes
Florida House passes $15 million claims bill for injured boy born at Lee Memorial
Foreclosure filings down in Lee County in February
Bonita Springs may tighten rules for homeless shelters
Police Beat: March 5, 2012 MUG SHOTS
PHOTOS: Bonita Bay Marina Boat Show brings out fishing, boating enthusiasts
Trend continues with new businesses setting up shop in Bonita Springs
Estero leaders pushing for a community town center, not a downtown
Police Beat: March 4, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Pitching smoke: Red Sox great Luis Tiant and son now selling cigars
Ballpark frank: Day at JetBlue to watch Red Sox can be costly
Historic feat: FGCU women land university's first trip to NCAA tournament
Texas family turned to Bonita stem cell doctor, but 5-year-old died before 'miracle'
What they’re saying about possible change in Florida foreclosure law
Ready for the future? College students say no, Obama wants more accountablity
Teen accused of shooting, killing another teen
Operation sweeps 200 criminals off Lee streets, Sheriff's Office reports
More permits pulled to build single-family homes in Lee County
Controlled 160-acre burn underway Thursday in Bonita Springs
Bill to streamline foreclosure process passes House with bipartisan vote
'Always an excuse," trooper says of SWFL aggressive drivers
Sen. Richter named as beneficiary of redistricting plan under Supreme Court review
Arthrex opens new warehouse, packaging center near airport
Botched vote silences critics of 'parent empowerment' bill
Longtime Hodges President McMahan to retire
Lee committees recommend impact fee suspension, officials question economic effect
Man who crushed girl’s car at Redneck Yacht Club pays up
MUGSHOTS: Seven men arrested in Cleveland Avenue prostitution sting
Foreclosure bill narrowly passes last committee despite some Republican hesitation
Former Edison State College VP files wrongful termination suit against school
Man accused of driving over, crushing car at Redneck Yacht Club
Group wants Lee Sheriff's Office to absorb Fort Myers police force
Police Beat: Feb. 26, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Public impressed at open house for Red Sox new Jetblue Park, but traffic a concern
FHP plans crackdown on aggressive drivers in coming days -- POLL
Southwest Florida's 'approachable' wine festival raises millions for children's hospital
Police beat: Feb. 24, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Bill and Nancy Lascheid named Humanitarians of the Year
Local senators cast only votes against cityhood bill
Lee Property Appraiser: Connie Mack, wife allowed separate homestead exemptions
Fort Myers Postal Service center survives cut
Lee deputies: Teen finds naked man in kitchen stealing rum
2 Florida Lotto players share $7 million jackpot, 1 sold in Sanibel
Bill that would ease path to cityhood up for passage in Florida Senate
Judge upholds challenge to Lee County mining ban
Video: Bonita Springs Concert Band plays "Big 11 Medley"
Duo keeps on sending "Love Letters" to audiences across Southwest Florida
Lee School Board member accuses superintendent of making financial decisions without board approval
Florida bill to speed drilling appears dead in Senate
Cities, counties fight proposed tax cuts imposed in Tallahassee
Bonita Springs doctor surrenders state medical license
Estero leaders: More development coming
Controversial foreclosure bill passes Senate panel, despite objections from banks
Fort Myers Beach Mayor Kiker to make commission run
Program provides internships for unemployed adults
U.S. economy will continue to excel in 2012, professor says
Lovesick Fort Myers businesses take a swing at life without Red Sox
Bonita Springs neighborhood wants wall built as buffer to road work
Weather patterns point to dangerous brush fire season in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida business briefs: Feb. 19, 2012
Food stamp fraud cases on rise in Florida, and in Collier, Lee counties
New businesses not yet setting up shop near new Red Sox JetBlue Park
MUGSHOTS: Two women arrested in sting at Port Charlotte massage parlor Sensations
Jeb Bush: Education 'the leading indicator of a successful life'
New body scanners might save time, alleviate worries
House panel approves record claims bill for teen injured during birth
Spring training: JetBlue Park ready for Grapefruit League season to begin
Single-family home, condo sales increase
Bonita principal raises alarm with letter to parents about homeless shelter
North Naples luxury golf community getting 'contemporary' makeover
Deputies: Women offering to flash for beer end up in jail
Naples attorney re-elected to Florida Bar Board of Governors
Southwest Florida college presidents, school superintendents agree on integrated education plan
Bonita Springs gets first look at new city district maps
RSW getting first full-body scanner
Lee Memorial to pay $400,000 for Medicare overbilling allegations
Naples businessman Brian Owens joins crowded congressional race
Deputies: Traffic stop leads to DUI, drug arrest
Police searching for FGCU flasher caught on camera
Bonita fire officials agree to audits in effort to provide ambulance service
Former condo board president, vice-president guilty of grand theft
Bill allowing 'inspirational messages' at public schools passes hurdle
Bonita Springs Mayor, 3 Council members sworn in
$1,000 in perfume reported stolen from Coconut Point Victoria’s Secret
That loving feeling: Flowers, dinner reservations, rooms in demand for Valentine's Day
Deputies: Couple arrested for marijuana after 911 hang-up call
Police Beat: Feb. 11, 2012
Two highway patrol recruits assigned to Lee County
Pedestrian killed crossing U.S. 41 in south Lee
Bill would give parents power with failing schools
Market Pulse 2012: Housing market improving but economic recovery slow
Thieves steal 12-year-old girl's soccer equipment from mom's car
Estero leaders push for traffic light at intersection where teen was killed
Southwest Florida fusion center opens to identify threats, foster communication
Man struck, killed by car in Golden Gate Estates is fourth pedestrian fatality this week
Detectives: I-75 traffic stop reveals tax fraud scheme
Lee deputies: I-75 traffic stop leads to human smuggling arrest
Senate panel: New slot machines don't threaten Seminole Tribe agreement
Hawthorne appointed to 20th Judicial Circuit Court
Road woes: U.S. 41 widening through Estero will continue through mid-2013
Police Beat: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2011 -- MUG SHOTS
Southwest Florida Catholic institutions to fight federal contraceptive mandate
Nationals treasure Lee County as potential spring training home
Lee deputy resigns after internal investigation, another deputy suspended
Senate committee: Landscapers must adhere to local fertilizer bans
Police Beat: Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 -- MUG SHOTS
US Justice Department sues Lee County over discrimination
Funeral set for Tuesday for Estero teen killed on U.S. 41
Man accused of transporting 90 pounds of pot on I-75
Two accused of transporting marijuana grow equipment
Red Sox new spring stadium down to final permitting issues, almost ready for opener
Sarasota County-based YMCA has verbal agreement to reopen Bonita Springs Y
PHOTOS: Young artists compete at Prescott awards
Shangri-La resort's request to close adjacent streets upsets Bonita merchants
Bonita stem cell doctor's attorney quits, state hearing still scheduled
K9 sniffs out 90 pounds of marijuana in Lee, Miami-area man arrested
Lee detectives: I-75 traffic stop reveals identity theft tax scheme
Former Orion CEO Jerry Williams admits in court illegal banking scheme
Family of teen killed on U.S. 41 in Estero calls for traffic light, crosswalk
Handful of people on Collier voter registration rolls may not be U.S. citizens
Burglaries, thefts rose 24 percent in south Lee County in 2011
New bill would allow South Florida casinos, slots at dog tracks
Estero teen hit by van, killed on U.S. 41
Teen hit by vehicle, killed in Estero
Florida college, university students to pay 8 percent more tuition under House plan
Bonita Springs City Council to start drawing new district maps
Contractors pull 35 single-family home permits in Lee County last month
Romney easily carries Republican presidential primary vote in Collier, Lee
Nelson to continue as Bonita mayor; Simmons joins council
Bill would allow students to lead prayers at public schools
Police: Newborn's corpse found in Southwest Florida freezer
Fort Myers woman found standing over bloodied body, faces murder charge
Gingrich: Tuesday's vote between 'people power' and 'money power'
Barron Collier grabs bragging rights in high school rankings
Romney outlasts Gingrich in Southwest Florida exit polling
Police Beat: Jan. 29, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Vet clinic animal ambulance is cat's meow for pet owners
Nelson more than doubles Grothaus' donations in Bonita mayoral contest
Together again: New House redistricting maps keep Estero whole
Bonita Springs man accused of videotaping sexual encounter with a minor at hotel
Deputies: Immokalee man shaves girlfriend's hair in burglary, battery case
Lee man accused of taking more than $10,000 in rare coins from home
Port Charlotte woman killed in Friday morning crash on I-75 in North Naples
Downed power temporarily shuts down traffic in Bonita
Human trafficking is a pervasive, local problem, Edison panel says
Some Edison faculty, students to inquire about rehiring fired VPs at town halls
Four for one: Diverse pool of candidates seeks Bonita Springs council seat
Meet the Bonita Springs City Council candidates BIOS/VIDEOS
Lee Clerk of Courts Charlie Green won't seek re-election after 27 years in office
Mitt Romney focus on foreclosure crisis in Southwest Florida stop
FGCU receives $5M donation for new health facility
Former Boston Red Sox spring home to get new roof
Lee County to put slot machines to a vote
Lee County to put slot machines to a vote
Lee woman wants to withdraw guilty plea regarding cashing dead mother’s Social Security checks
Monday is busiest day yet for early voting
Gingrich, Santorum to make stops in Southwest Florida this week
Violent crime down; burglaries and thefts up in Lee County
Collier and Bonita early voting exit polls
Attempted kidnapping reported in Bonita Springs
Marco Rubio's aide resigns, accused of rolling wife up in rug and beating her
PHOTOS: Thousands of Bonita residents turn out for Concert In the Park
Patients praise Lee Memorial's new valve replacement, without open-heart surgery
Lee commissioners to weigh Bonita council's request for slots referendum
Lee civil case accusing pitcher Johan Santana of attacking woman goes to mediation
Police Beat: Jan. 22, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Bonita Springs voters hit the polls on first day of early voting
Just-released lawsuit transcripts show FGCU board feared it was perceived as 'cash cow'
Fort Myers woman to be ordained Catholic priest; church leaders warn of consequences to her 'immortal soul'
Gov. Scott: 'I've gotta be more persuasive' on proposed Medicaid cuts
Bonita residents in Hunter's Ridge to get relief from I-75 noise
Ben Nelson profile: Stability, council teamwork has Bonita Springs in great shape
Dave Grothaus profile: Bonita Springs lacks leadership he says he can provide
Meet the Bonita Springs mayoral candidates -BIOS/VIDEOS
Three men busted for shoplifting spree
Another arrest made in Lee County ATV shootingl
Deputies: Vandals strike San Carlos Park school
FGCU Student Union now ‘Harv’s Place,’ named for late benefactor
The ‘Last Of The Capones’ Tells The Inside Scoop On One Of The World’s Most Notorious Men
Times up? Lawmakers trying to make it easier to impose term limits
Construction complete on Park Royal mental health hospital
Estero High students caught smoking marijuana in school lot, report says
Lee County jail inmate says another inmate sexually assaulted him
Elton John returning to Germain Arena for March show
Browder, Jones finalists for Palm Beach superintendent
Lee school district to survey students, parents about academics and school choice
Estero leaders fight proposed state House maps that split community
Single-family home prices increase in Fort Myers area
Study suggests need for Old 41 Road widening; Bonita says no money for project
Old 41 Road widening in Bonita Springs needed, consultant says
Student housing costs on rise at FGCU
Kennel industry fights back as legislators push to reduce dog racing
Study: Half of Bonita Springs employees underpaid compared to market average
Lee detectives: Marijuana, cash, infant found in Bonita Springs home
Federal rule means Collier starts early voting Monday, five days before Lee
Three arrested for being drunk with infant in car, deputies say
Police Beat: Jan. 15, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Collier EMS overtime costs top $4 million yearly, $6 million in Lee
Lee Sheriff Mike Scott already has $168,000 in donations in re-election bid
Who has contributed $500 to candidates for Lee County office?
Deputies on lookout for tanning salon robber - PHOTOS
Party politics surface in Bonita Springs nonpartisan mayoral race
Death investigation underway after body discovered on beach
Who has donated $500 to Bonita mayor and council candidates?
Lee County deputy arrested on DUI charge
Jury finds Campos guilty of deadly strip club shooting
Two arrested in Ecstasy-producing operation in Lee County
Campos found guilty of deadly strip club shooting
Collier County economy on right path, FGCU professor says
Bookkeeper accused of stealing $25,000 from business
Attorney: shooting at Fort Myers strip club was in self defense
Bonita Springs mayoral candidates debate downtown revitalization
Bonita Springs-Estero Economic Development Council off and running
Woman possessing heroin sent to hospital twice Monday, deputies say
Lee County judge denies Stand Your Ground motion in Fort Myers strip club case
Dem. candidate condemns redistricting maps; Repubs move them through House subcommittee
Paying it forward: Estero residents honored for pulling victims from burning wreck
Florida gambling bill passes first hurdle, but measure has long way to go
Dem. candidate condemns redistricting maps; Repubs move them through House subcommittee
NeoGenomics buys rights to use Georgia research lab's technology
4-year-old hospitalized after rollover; Dad charged with DUI
Bonita Springs teen accused of raping boy, shooting him with BB gun
Naples think tank launches website revealing state, local salaries and spending
Bonita Springs City Council candidates forum to be held Tuesday night
PHOTOS: Children of all ages find fun at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
FGCU debuts new hi-tech $28 million health professions building on Monday
Police Beat: Jan. 8, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Lee ex-deputy's suit vs. PETA in whistle-blower case heads to trial
Southwest Florida not in line for new Congressional district, but will that change?
PHOTOS: Sisters turns head, raise money for Lee non-profit at Fashion's Night Out 2012
PHOTOS: Fort Myers Art Walk kicks off 2012 with cool temps, hot art, big crowds
4 Bonita Council candidates make their case during debate
Deputies: Fort Myers man abused girl since she was 5
2 employees accused of stealing iPhone from passenger at Southwest Florida International Airport
Broadcaster Trey Radel running for Connie Mack’s congressional seat
Morning fog closes I-75 section, slowing traffic in SW Florida
Scott tells environmentalists he's 'committed' to Everglades restoration
Foundation for Lee County Public Schools receives $7,600 State Farm grant
Bob Chilmonik wants back on Lee School Board; announces run against Jeanne Dozier
The new Republicans: Influx of affliation changes for Florida GOP primary
Pet farm animals killed in Lee barn fire
Disbarred attorney sentenced to federal prison for lying on mortgage application
Realtor pleads to wire fraud charges
Blood center needs donations
Chilmonik to run for Lee School Board again
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Lely, Lorenzo Walker high schools improve grades; South Fort Myers takes a dip
Local growers escape freeze threat; warm up on the way
New Robb & Stucky opening Jan. 12 in Fort Myers
To 'B' 99: Barbara B. Mann celebrates life and art
Florida tallies second-highest manatee death toll
Collier School grades are out: Lely High, Lorenzo Walker make gains
Southwest Florida growers assess damage from overnight freeze
Area growers prepare for freezing temperatures
Police Beat: Jan. 3, 2012 MUG SHOTS
Two hospitalized after stabbing
More Collier, Lee government employees take early retirement in 2011
Two hospitalized after stabbing
The big chill: Southwest Floridians, visitors brace for coldest temps in months
Question raised if Bonita stem cell doctor's patient who died signed consent form
2011 traffic fatalities down in Collier, up in Lee compared with 2010
Study, recent Virginia Tech settlement bring spotlight to college suicide
College suicide: Second-leading cause of student death hits home in Southwest Florida
Lehigh Acres woman delivers Lee County's first 2012 baby
Police Beat: Jan. 1, 2012 MUG SHOTS
People to Watch in 2012
Police Beat: Dec. 31, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Clubs taken over from Bonita Bay Group by members now finding success
Red tide lingers off Southwest Florida shore
Coconuts help students learn about red tide
Lee leaders fly above Fort Myers Beach to see sand
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Accepting Grant, Service and Scholarship Applications
Commission recommends relief for public hospitals
Stamp of approval: New law requires certification for tattoo artists
No large fish kills in Collier despite red tide
23-year-old man accused of stealing rings from elderly woman
Miromar Outlets Polo Ralph Lauren store employee admits to stealing $3,000
Red tide: Hundreds of fish wash up on Bunche Beach
Law enforcement gears up for busy New Year's Eve patrol
City officials in Southwest Florida don't see disclosure forms as obtrusive
What are the assets and liabilities of elected city leaders in Naples, Marco, Bonita?
Family says man was electrocuted on radio tower, calls death preventable
Law enforcement officer shoots, kills fugitive
Man sentenced to life for killing San Carlos Park couple
61-year-old man dies on radio tower in Bonita Springs
How much are our elected constitutional officers worth in Collier and Lee?
Sheriff Rambosk one of four millionaires in elected Collier County office
Deputies on lookout for man who attacked mom's boyfriend
Woman who pulls up next to crime scene arrested on DUI charge
Man accused of beating man in road, fleeing
Lee man arrested after Gulf Coast Town Center brawl
Man reports finding calf body parts on property
Man accused of performing sex act on young boy
New evaluations for teachers ready in Collier and Lee, but some say it's rushed
Police Beat: Dec. 26, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Despite a few glitches, Lee and Collier county leaders account for finances
How much are our elected commissioners and School Board leaders worth?
Collier remains committed to D.A.R.E. program while others abandon it - POLL
Time is short to get registered for January elections in Collier, Bonita Springs
1 killed in shooting at Edison Mall; 50 shots fired
Lee Memorial lawsuit over specialized brain neurosurgery set for key hearing
Southwest Florida International Airport sees decrease in November traffic
MUGSHOTS: Fort Myers police arrest 3 in undercover prostitution sting
Man accused of DUI manslaughter in April 2010 Collier crash turns himself in
Lee deputies search for man who robbed Estero tanning salon
Visitors 'amazed' at Shangri-La grand reopening
Collier nonprofits scramble to meet Christmas weekend meal, gift needs for needy
2 communities asked to pay share of new Bonita Springs sewage plant
Deputies investigate theft from furnished apartment
Estero firefighters assigned to serve drinks shirtless, said they felt like puppets
Local charities: Need is up and will continue after the holidays
Police Beat: Dec. 20, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Deputies investigating string of burglaries in San Carlos Park
Bonita council ready to move ahead with Imperial River basin plan
Detectives seek help identifying armed robbery suspect at Bonita store
Higher FCAT standards could hurt graduation rates, officials say
Estero man accused of fighting with nephew at Christmas bash
Dog groomer accuses breeder of stealing golden retriever, pups
Police: Former drug informant arrested after she stopped cooperating
San Carlos couple robbed while at church, deputies say
Deputies trying to locate iPod thieves
Spring training: New stadium brings Boston atmosphere to South Florida
Push on to add traffic light at East Naples intersection with frequent crashes
Proposed Logan Boulevard extension raises concern in Bonita Springs
Police Beat: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 MUG SHOTS
FGCU graduates optimistic their degrees will advance them in the workplace - PHOTOS
Southwest Florida nonprofit seeks to train disabled veterans for insurance work
Fur flies in trademark suit by Naples Wigglebutt Inn against Wigglebutt Doghouse
San Carlos man accused of hosting underage drinking parties
Safe containing rare currency stolen from Lehigh home of bedridden man
Lee man reports being robbed and bitten while walking home
Copper thief strikes Bonita business again
Bonita Springs National Art Festival
Browder a finalist for superintendent gig in Alaska
LeeTran's bus fleet going hybrid
Fort Myers-Cape Coral dead last in Best Performing Cities list
Fort Myers doctor gives up license after failing to report revoked Mich. license
Another Edison trustee resigns, leaves 1 Walker supporter on the board
Postal meeting Thursday to focus on possible Fort Myers center closing
Woman surrenders 69 cats to DAS; state takes away her son
Fort Myers aquatic center hopes flailing
Bonita Springs woman claims movers stole more than $8,000 in property
Southwest Airlines to fly from Fort Myers to Hartford, Providence in season
Collier graduation rates up, Lee rates down
Police seize marijuana during traffic stop
Officers: Woman filed false rape report against husband’s friend
Judge denies Moreland plea withdraw
2 Bonita men accused of videotaping sexual encounter with minor
San Carlos Park woman accused of battering her 75-year-old boyfriend
Lee woman awakens to find stranger sleeping in her guest bedroom
Lee deputies search for armed robber of Radio Shack store
Fort Myers man critically injured in go-kart crash
Police Beat: Dec. 11, 2011 MUG SHOTS
PHOTOS: Bonita Academy of Dance students showcase moves during holiday recital
South Lee beachfront road back open after head-on collision closed it
Embattled Edison president wrote memo reinstating his full salary if fired
Red tide levels high in Naples Bay
Police Beat: Dec. 9, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Man accused of raping, molesting girl for years
San Carlos man accused of pawning $9,000 in jewelry stolen from out-of-town friend's home
Interstate reopens after truck crash closed southbound lanes near Lee-Charlotte line
2 killed, 6 'Swamp Boys' injured in SUV rollover crash in Everglades canal
Lockdown lifted at Dunbar High, school resumes
One injured in San Carlos Park shooting
Hospital groups: Southwest Florida hospitals would lose millions under Gov. Scott's proposed budget
Uncle Al Capone…The Untold Story From Inside His Family – By The Last Of The Capones…
Bonita mayoral candidates spar over budget, economy
Bonita Springs hopes historic Shangri-La jump-starts business corridor
Proposals: Southwest Florida shut out for new congressional district
Red tide prompts shellfish, respiratory warnings
Group makes new pitch to end greyhound racing
Collier GOP leader: Not all Cain supporters will switch to 'flavor of the month'
Hunt is on for appraiser who promised to fight tax bills and split
Lee commissioners, School Board members to put redistricting to bed
Bonita woman run over by her own SUV
Bonita Springs mayoral candidates to debate
Teens arrested in connection with home invasion, rape and robbery
Lee detectives investigating another home invasion
Police Beat: Dec. 5, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Deputies on lookout for Chihuahuas stolen during attack
Edison trustees expect tough legal fight against Walker's high-powered lawyers
Stealing Christmas: Naples man accused of taking Salvation Army kettle
Police Beat: Dec. 4, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Sunday morning fire destroys Bonita Springs home VIDEO
PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in downtown Fort Myers
Mindy McCready's son in custody in Arkansas, sources say
Man charged with careless driving after striking school bus
Environmental groups challenge state's water quality rules for bays, rivers
Miromar Outlets drops Sunday water ski shows
Acting Edison president: 'We're going to have some work to do'
Fort Myers teen accused of battering her 74-year-old grandmother
Woman arrested after she calls 911 to 'teach her husband a lesson'
Man linked to Estero killing sentenced to prison in unrelated case
Naples attorney looks to challenge reliability of state’s alcohol-testing machines
Traveling Vietnam memorial replica visits Bonita Springs
Police Beat: Dec. 1, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
I-75 traffic stop ends with two brothers arrested in counterfeit money ring
San Carlos Park woman charged with fraud in taking advantage of neighbor, report states
Ex-cheerleading coach says second job at Hooters likely reason for her dismissal
Student charged with disrupting high school function
Military deserter arrested in Lee County traffic stop, deputies report
Gold coin discovered in Lee Salvation Army kettle for seventh consecutive year
FGCU Pottery Sale, Empty Bowls Soup Lunch Friday
Shifting winds should ease red tide symptoms
Son of Lee deputy killed in Fort Myers shooting
Police Beat: Nov. 30, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Two arrested in connection with Lehigh home invasion
Police search for country music singer Mindy McCready, her son
Edison Board of Trustees places President Kenneth Walker on paid leave; rejects offer to step down early
Not just entertainment: Porn Pastor, Porn King debate merits of adult films during FGCU debate
Romney makes brief, private visit to Naples
Authorities investigating rash of home invasion robberies
Worst red tide bloom since 2006 off Collier shore
Deputies investigating sexual assault report in high school bathroom
$17,000 in equipment reported stolen from landscaping business
Police Beat: Nov. 29, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Accounting firm: St. Leo's Father Stan did not misuse church funds
Connie Mack defends decision to announce candidacy on national TV
Flesher family will flip switch on Christmas light display Friday
Bonita Springs family offers 2 million reasons to view their Christmas light display
Red tide cause of Estero Bay fish kill, scientists say
Calif. man on lam for nearly 30 years gets 17 years for manslaughter
Lee County couple robbed at home of wedding rings, deputies say
Armed men dump man out of wheelchair before robbing him
Former Lee deputy accused of battering girlfriend
More than $100,000 in jewelry missing from Bonita home
Plans for new Bonita Springs service station include place to charge electric car
Cape Coral motorcyclist killed Saturday in Fort Myers crash
Police Beat: Nov. 27, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Remnants of fish kill remain in area of Estero Bay
Bonita Springs charter school classes get lesson in volunteering - PHOTOS
Most candidates have paid taxes on time, but one Collier commission hopeful hasn’t
PHOTOS: Cole Brothers Circus hits Bonita to entertain 'children of all ages'
Loud and fiery X-mas Ball delivers the rock
Lee deputies on lookout for stolen goat
$20,000 in crystals stolen from Fort Myers store
Red Lambda on the hunt for illegal Internet connections at FGCU
Best of the Chefs Shine At Glass Slipper Ball
Bonita Beach Road widening phase concerns some, others not fazed
Deputies: 12-year-old boy arrested for kicking out school bus window
About 44,000 pounds of metal falls off truck, temporarily closing part of I-75
About $40,000 in liquor missing from Estero Country Club
Founding FGCU professor Lee Duffus dies
Panty pilferer: Man charged with stealing women's underwear at FGCU - VIDEO
Half of Lee teachers leave their jobs within 5 years, creating huge retraining cost
Lee County man who killed store clerk wants to change plea
Lee wants to revamp school choice, bring back neighborhood schools
Double take: Track owner looking to add slots in Bonita fighting slots statewide
Three men arrested after deputies find $1 million in bogus credit cards
Fort Myers man facing first degree murder charge after shooting
Lee authorities uncover house full of feces
Deputies: Bonita Springs man used phone to film women under their skirts
2 intoxicated men fighting on road killed by SUV in Lee County
Indicted doctor fired from Bonita Springs pain clinic, operators refute community concerns
Police Beat: Nov. 20, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Collier, Lee sheriffs look at moving juveniles to jail, shutting detention centers - POLL
Miami man stopped on I-75, accused of having cloned credit cards
MUGSHOTS: Seven arrested in November Fort Myers prostitution bust
PHOTOS: Fantastic sand sculptures rise on Fort Myers Beach
Occupy Fort Myers group told to leave old courthouse property
30 Southwest Florida kids get 'forever families' during National Adoption Month ceremonies
Bonita greyhound track betting on slot machine vote
Reports of red tide on Collier coastline
Red Sox hiring 2012 Spring Training staff
Lee County man charged with death of his grandfather
Occupy kicked out of Fort Myers park, 1 arrested
Florida employment numbers improve in October — 13th straight month of job gains
Lost Grove mine opponents voice concerns to advisory board
Deputy suspended for harassing female coworker
Disbarred attorney guilty of embezzling millions
New Café of Life site on hold
Man accused of pointing laser at Lee County Sheriff's helicopter
Man blames strippers for drugs in his car, Lee deputies report
Lee County to re-evaluate Conservation 20/20 appraisals
FGCU faculty's 2 percent raise approved
Toddler found wandering Bonita Springs street, couple arrested on child neglect charges
Black bear spotted near FGCU campus
Plan calls for Café of Life to feed hungry from new community center, park
Faking it: Man sentenced to prison for million-dollar counterfeit ID operation
Lee County set to improve Twins' spring training home
Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck in Lee County
Two Bonita Springs men still critical after Corkscrew Road wreck Saturday
Naples pension plan changes add up to $100 million savings over 30 years
Estero High awaits bid process before stirring the debate over changing its pink color
Police Beat: Nov. 13, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Women's soccer: Florida eliminates FGCU from NCAA tournament
PHOTOS: Gulf Coast Humane Society helps pets find new homes at Coconut Point adoption event
Two Bonita men critically injured in wreck that temporarily closed Corkscrew Road
11 Year Old Peace Leader, Mia Bella Frothingham, Inspires Rotarians
Poll: Rep. Connie Mack instant frontrunner in GOP Senate race
Detectives seek identity of Bonita homicide victim
Seeds planted to help veterans get back to work
1 driver killed, 2 teens seriously injured in Lee crash
Sea turtle nesting season ends with Collier numbers equal to last year
Deputies: 9-year-old spit on school employees, threw chair at law enforcement
Naples Bay Resort developers argue against bankruptcy
Deputies seek driver who struck trick-or-treater
Doctor accused of overprescribing 500,000 pills faces criminal charges
Woman admits to cashing dead mom's Social Security checks
Police beat: Oct. 30, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Bonita streets flood with rain
Edison State crisis? College's reputation at stake as leaders' reputations tarnish
Heavy rain floods parts of Collier, Lee counties
Police beat: Oct. 29, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Wrong-way crash on I-75 involved alcohol, FHP reports
POLL: Connie Mack jolts two races with Senate bid
Kottkamp new CEO of Lee County company
POLL: Who is going to run for Connie Mack's congressional seat?
New gambling bill allowing East Coast mega-casinos could hurt local gaming facilities
Edison trustees fire one vice president, hold off on firing second
Lee Commissioners send Bonita ambulance debate to independent magistrate
Collier, Lee districts short of school nurses, mirroring Florida's low ranking among states
PHOTOS: Germain Arena explodes with yells, cheers during Peace River Conference Cheer-Off
Estero man strikes deputy with pickup, reports say
Naples man accused of running growhouse in Lehigh Acres
Traffic tickets down sharply in Collier, Naples, south Lee during economic decline
FGCU hosts blood and bone marrow donor drive Monday for Lee 16-year-old
Passidomo proposes allowing cities, counties to outlaw smoking at public sites
Bonita stem-cell doctor's malpractice hearing pushed off until January
Collier, Lee teachers turn to Internet sites to get classroom supplies from donors
Police Beat: Oct. 23, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Naples man drives into wire after fatal crash in Fort Myers
Bonita pain management clinic brings Lee deputies out 550 times, concerns nearby tenants
RiverFest in Bonita Springs draws young and old
A day in the park: Bonita Springs Riverfest a relaxed good time
2 northbound I-75 lanes reopen after crash in Bonita Springs
Man arrested after woman is shot
Police Beat: Oct. 22, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Fatal crash closes SR31 in Alva
Fleeing sex offender who caused manhunt arrested
Doctor tied to Bonita Springs pain clinic indicted in Jacksonville drug conspiracy case
Bonita Council members Janet Martin and Bill Lonkart win seats, unopposed in re-election
Lee man injured after surprising home burglars
Deputies: Two men fight over computer porn
Lee deputies searching for sex offender
Jobless rates in Collier and Lee counties, as well as Florida, improve in September
Man pleads guilty to operating cockfighting ring in Lee County
VIDEO: 'Occupy' protestors told to leave park
Fort Myers jury favors Big Tobacco in John Syzmanski smoking case
Advocates push policy not penalizing college students for reporting alcohol emergency
Deputies arrest Lee County teen accused of molesting 5-year-old girl
Bonita man, afraid of being deported, threatens wife’s life, deputies report
40-year-old man arrested in connection with bank robbery
Deputies hunt for suspected bank robber
Bonita Springs to consider stormwater master plan to lessen Imperial River pollutants
Some FGCU faculty irked to find Gov. Rick Scott posted salaries online
1 Lee, 3 Collier schools targeted by state for improvements
Lee County to oppose Collier rock mine
MUGSHOT: Cape Coral man accused of holding found cell phone for ransom
Christopher Babcock sentenced to 20 years in bad check case
Tobacco suit: John Syzmanski testifies he didn't realize dangers of smoking
Lee County Sheriff candidate reports home broken into
The Stone of Hope: Local group travels to D.C. for MLK memorial dedication PHOTOS
Florida a dream state in teaching students about civil rights, report shows
Collier, Lee schools lag on No Child Left Behind goals; state seeks waiver
Living dead on arrival: Thousands of zombies flood downtown Fort Myers
Sanibel rice rat may be region’s latest entry on endangered species list
Region’s faculty worries to a degree about Gov. Scott’s interest in Texas system - POLL
Band director who had sex with student fights court costs
Lines form for ‘most amazing iPhone yet’
MUGSHOTS: Five arrested in Fort Myers prostitution bust
Lee County considers lawsuit against BP over oil spill
Thieves make off with $4,000 worth of cigarettes from Fort Myers store
Guest commentary: Ellen Peterson, 1923-2011, has joined the universe
Environmentalist Ellen Peterson dies at her Estero home at age 87
FHP's Operation Safe Driver campaign aims to reduce traffic crashes
Police beat: Oct. 13, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Golden Gate man pawned mother’s jewelry, deputies say
Deputies: Best Buy employee confessed to helping friend steal from store
Edison faculty demands immediate resignation of President Walker
Collier, Lee tourism bureaus look to stretch marketing dollars
7 vehicle crash ties up I-75 in Bonita Springs
North Naples woman accused of pulling gun on former business partner
1 person killed, 7 injured in pickup truck crash
Senior Fleet Management employees arrested, accused of bomb prank
More FGCU students drawn to science, technology, engineering and math majors
Police beat: Oct. 12, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Elderly Immokalee man accused of sexually assaulting 2 children
Deputies: Intoxicated driver in U.S. 41 crash thought he was on interstate
Deputies bust 4 in sting targeting drugs in the mail
The Incredible Story of Hector Manley, son of Rotarian Don Manley
Trial between former Collier principal, Big Tobacco opens in Lee
Lee School Board approves energy consumption policy
Lee County redistricting plan creates controversy; vote put on hold
Man attacked pregnant wife with pillows after she declined advances, deputies say
Edison State College president recommends firing VP Steve Atkins
Homeless man spits blood on deputy, punches people at restaurant, reports say
Thieves steal more than $5,000 from Lenny's Furniture in Fort Myers
Police beat: Oct. 11, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Motorcycle crash kills 68-year-old Clewiston man
Korea Group Study Exchange 2012 – Now Accepting Applications
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network expanding to Lee County
Trial of former Collier principal suing tobacco companies begins Tuesday in Lee Court
Bonita firefighters honored for saving one of their own
Longtime prosecutor Dean Plattner died unexpectedly
Deputies: Man arrested for squatting in vacant home
Lee County woman accused of stabbing boyfriend while he held baby
Deputies: Lee County couple robbed at gunpoint in garage
Lee Sheriff Mike Scott makes 2012 re-election bid official
Taste of Coconut Point offers a little something for everyone
Market price for Collier, Lee liquor license drops with economy on the rocks
Collier, Lee college students may get cell call about that delinquent school loan - POLL
Facing the music: Two sold fake CDs, DVDs at Immokalee Flea Market, deputies say
Police beat: Oct. 9, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Occupy Fort Myers draws 150 to organize against wealthy Americans
Scurvy dogs and a few real canines invade Fort Myers Beach for Pirate Fest PHOTOS
PHOTOS: Gulf Coast Humane Society helps pets find new homes during Saturday adoption day
Veterans outpatient clinic in Cape Coral moves toward 2012 opening
Police beat: Oct. 8, 2011 MUG SHOTS
Estates man recovering from Thursday morning shooting
FGCU weapons-testing institute loses grant, doors to close - PHOTOS
2 Lee deputies involved in shooting armed man during domestic call
35-year-old Estates man wounded in Bonita Springs shooting
18-year-old man arrested after SWAT standoff at Fort Myers home
Two arrested, accused of soliciting undercover detectives at local beach
Upping the ante: Legislators explore gaming expansion in Florida, Fort Myers
After 3 decades in hiding, man convicted in Fort Myers strip club shooting
Local leaders applaud new bus line connecting Collier, Lee
Investigators mum on details of early morning shooting in Bonita
Lee jury convicts man of manslaughter 30 years after shooting outside strip club
Bomb squad responds to suspicious object in Fort Myers laundry facility
17-year-old girl accused of battering several teachers at Fort Myers school
Fort Myers motorcyclist dies in country club crash
Bonita Springs pushes to take over ambulance service
Education leaders: SWFL students not ready for college or careers
Lee County developer ready to gamble on casino resort
Nine arrested in Lee County child porn sweep - MUGS
Former assistant city manager seeks seat on Bonita Springs City Council
Arrest made in connection with bonsai theft at Lee elections center - MUG
Gov. Rick Scott agrees with more educational flexibility, local control
Cow in road killed, causes 4-vehicle crash
Third Annual Glass Slipper Ball Features “Best of the Chefs"
Everglades Wonder Gardens open for business...and off the market
Environmental regulators get grilling over water quality standards for estuaries
Prime-time crime: Man accuses friend of stealing his flat-screen TV
Lee commissioners reviewing Twins spring training complex
Police beat: Oct. 4, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Police: Man shot during home invasion robbery
Marco Island man to go to trial against Big Tobacco
Lee deputies need help finding missing bonsai
Lee County looks to crack down on scrap metal sales
Lee deputy reports gun, ID from vehicle
Armed robbery reported at Domino's in San Carlos Park
Second chance: Many Collier, Lee teachers chose it as their second career - PHOTOS
FGCU crawls ahead with new south entrance road after gopher tortoises found
State DEP expediting water quality rules for Collier and Lee, meeting this week
Collier-Lee connecting bus line crosses county line starting Thursday
Police beat: Oct. 2, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Water fight: Nature vs. agriculture tussle for fresh water in Lee inches forward
Women Today Expo draws crowd Saturday at Germain Arena
Police beat: Oct. 1, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Feds withdraw appeal in Samir Cabrera fraud case
Bonita man arrested on DUI charge after leading deputies on high-speed chase
$50,000 in rare coins stolen from Bonita Springs home
Cooking show adds "Relish" to women's expo at Germain
ICE creates website for tipsters
Fort Myers man killed in shootout with officers, police say
Bonita Springs could cash in on Jan. 31 primary date
Pawnbrokers sue Lee Sheriff, claim intimidation, illegal search and seizures
Case of tuberculosis reported at the Lee County jail
Burglars steal nearly everything from home
Students come away 'inspired' by President Obama's education speech
Miromar executive Jerry Schmoyer dies at 64
Deputies: Bonita man arrested with gun on beach
Traffic fatality rate continues to drop in Florida
FGCU students, prof help abuse victims understand legal system
Store surveillance video released from fatal armed robbery - VIDEO
Cops and Joggers 5K: Running from the cops never felt so good
$3 million gift to FGCU aimed to help students
Lee Sheriff's brother-in-law accused of grand theft, fraud
FHP: Man faces charges for disturbing Lee County school bus
New retailer, 3 restaurants coming to Gulf Coast Town Center
Police beat: Sept. 27, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Lee County woman accused of killing man found in sleeping bag
Southwest Florida International Airport parking rates to change Oct. 1
Learning online becomes a virtual reality for Collier, Lee high school freshmen
Air conditioner contested as Bonita Springs Council approves $19.5 million budget
Fort Myers-bound Quran-burning church fires up some religious leaders
PHOTOS: Fort Myers store worker dies from injuries suffered in holdup
Police beat: Sept. 25, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
FGCU, Edison, Hodges reach out to lure, assist Hispanic students
Police beat: Sept. 24, 2011 - MUG SHOTS
Reports: Man accused in North Naples mutilation had affair with hospital shooting victim
Deputies: Couple zip tied, robbed during late-night home invasion
San Carlos man accused of taping up girlfriend during iguana argument
Southwest Florida International Airport traffic decreased in August
Unholy crime: Two vehicles picturing Jesus stolen in Lee County
Locals applaud Big Brothers Big Sisters return to Southwest Florida
John Warfield named Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year
FGCU suspended Spanish major due to lack of interest, not state budget cuts, emails say
Lab Theater goes back to the Roaring '20s for fundraiser
Bonita Springs wants answers about future of the library
Humane Society rescues 64 dogs in Lee County hoarding case
Edison nursing program one step closer to accredidation
South Florida Water Management District approves deep cuts; Collier largely spared
FGCU trustees approve 5-year contract for Bradshaw, wrestle with possible funding cuts
Projection or reality? South Fort Myers High faced with potential 'F' grade
Bonita Springs takes late swing at extra $3M in tourist money
Dirty laundry: Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into home to wash clothes
Bonita Springs Fire Commission approved final 2011-12 budget in lightning fast meeting
Lee Airport Authority seeks vendors for Avation Day
‘To do’ list still long for Bonita ex-manager Price in his retirement
FGCU deals with growing pains
Former ATF agent joins the Bonita Springs mayoral race
Collier, Lee officials want 2010 septic tank inspection law repealed - POLL
Estates residents found with $160,000 worth of cloned credit cards, deputies say
Three charged with cocaine possession in church parking lot
Firefighters revive Bonita Springs girl after near drowning
Lee tourism brings in $3 million more than projected in 2010-11
Police beat: Sept. 18, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Talkin' trash: FGCU students dig deep to develop plan for Bamboo Cafe in Naples
Lee neighbors concerned about planned mine across county line in Collier
Lee Sheriff Mike Scott spending more than $250,000 for TV PSAs - POLL
PHOTOS: Revelers paint the town "BLU" as 'world's biggest paint party' hits Germain Arena
Bonita Springs, area lawmakers call for end to districts that split the city
Southwest Florida airport looking to add solar panels to reduce costs
Police beat: Sept. 17, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Two dead in Fort Myers shooting
Family seeks Legislature’s help in receiving $30 million judgment vs. Lee Memorial
Southwest Florida's loggerhead sea turtles not upgraded to endangered species
Bonita Springs Lowe’s waiting for completion of Bonita Beach Road widening
FGCU ‘temporarily suppresses’ Spanish major; cites state budget cuts
Deputies: North Naples man caught on video stealing desk
Former police officer accused of domestic violence
Local mail could be delayed if Fort Myers processing facility closed
MUGSHOTS: Three women busted in Fort Myers prostitution sting
Postmark West Palm? USPS looking at closing Fort Myers post office
Harry Chapin Food Bank truck stolen in Fort Myers
Devcon® Security Hires Ryan Hercek as General Manager of Bonita Springs Branch
Lee and Collier SAT scores below national average; more students taking the exam
FGCU to name academic building for former President Merwin
MUGSHOT: Judge orders man arrested for leaving thumbprint on courtroom wall
Lee deputies find man's body in remote, wooded area
Lee County woman accused of hiring someone to kill husband
Doing more with less: Lee School Board approves lean $1.38 billion budget
Fatal semi crash closes southbound lanes of I-75 in Lee
New Lee redistricting plan appears to make commissioners, public happy
FGCU No. 75 among all schools in South, U.S. News reports in annual rankings
The 'Spin Room,' the place where all problems can be solved
Lee commissioners look to give local companies preference in bidding process
Browder not heading to Broward
State medical hearing on Bonita Springs stem-cell doctor set for October
Bonita man charged with attacking, damaging gas pump
Web Site Overhaul in Progress
Bonita Springs fire department centralizes truck maintenance
Estero merchants say U.S. 41 road project putting brakes on business
9/11 CEREMONY: Bonita Springs honors first responders in Patriot Day Service PHOTOS
Police beat: Sept. 11, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
MMA: Amaya rolls to victory in 4th round; Naples' King wins pro debut
Foreclosure case decline leaves Collier, Lee court system facing money shortage
PHOTOS: Community gets lessons on sustainable seafood at Ocean Commotion 2011
Police beat: Sept. 10, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
‘Naked Burglar’ gets chance to contest his convictions
More students in 40s and 50s getting Southwest Florida nursing degrees - PHOTOS
Spring Creek Estates worries about rising water from neighboring subdivision
MUGSHOT: Lee County man accused of drugging, raping young girl
MUGSHOT: Lee deputies arrest Collier man after he's seen walking naked through parking lot
Health Department: FGCU lacked lakefront swimming permit when student drowned
Bonita fire commissioners approve $16 million budget; 16 leaving through early retirement
Former Marco city official Rony Joel files libel, slander suit against critic
Courtesy or crime? FHP faces lawsuit for ticketing drivers who warn of speed traps
MUGSHOT: Man accused of stealing grandfather’s safe, selling mom’s jewelry
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Bonita Springs to save $3 million refinancing municipal bonds
Naples contractor acquitted in mortgage fraud case
Police beat: Sept. 7, 2011 -- MUG SHOTS
More thefts reported at Red Sox spring training facility
Deputies investigate powder-filled suspicious package
FGCU faculty and staff to receive raises, bonuses
Deputies report finding burglary tools, weapons after traffic stop
Southwest Florida International Airport brings back nonstop flights to Denmark
Manning: 2 Major League teams interested in City of Palms Park
Exotic animals stolen from nature park
Bonita Springs tax rate steady for fourth straight year
VIDEO: Armed robber holds up Lee County 7-Eleven
Out of the park: Thieves hit new Boston Red Sox spring training home
Customers lose furniture, money when Bonita Springs store closes
Southeast Lee a driving force in county’s growth during past decade
Deputies investigating death of infant
Woman finds her cat cut in half
Gulf Coast Bank employees deter robbery
Bonita hitchhiker arrested after blocking traffic on Old 41
Gulf Coast snook fans remain shut out PHOTOS
Few FGCU students face arrest on campus for booze, possessing pot - POLL
Rains don’t postpone January target to finish Red Sox spring stadium - PHOTOS
Florida Wildlife Commission coming to Naples to talk panthers, I-75, hunting
Police beat: Sept. 4, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Labor pains: A look at government job cuts in Collier-Lee, by the numbers and a human side
Labor pains: How much have Collier, Lee agencies labored to reduce the work force?
Florida panther found dead in Hendry County
Police beat: Sept. 3, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Deputies seize 55 pounds of pot during I-75 stop
MUGSHOT: 2 brothers accused of stealing air conditioner, neighbor tips off deputies
MUGSHOT: Traffic stop results in arrest of man accused of identity theft
45-year-old Estero man reported missing
Teen killed in Bonita rollover remembered as ‘good hearted kid,’ mom’s best friend
Missing teacher likely victim of domestic homicide, investigators say
Worker killed in Naples forklift accident was planning trip to Mexico to visit children
Bonita man ejected in Saturday rollover dies from injuries
MUGSHOT: Estero woman accused of entering home, biting 81-year-old’s hand
$39K in tools reported stolen from truck
Deputies: 2 masked men with handguns rob bank in Lehigh
Deputies: Ex-husband disappears after Lee teacher reported missing
PHOTOS: Lee County ladies turn out, shop for glam gowns at Love That Dress! fundraiser
17-year-old pushed another driver into U.S. 41 intersection, deputies say
Unlucky: Thief steals $30,000 from casino winner at Miromar Outlets
Florida lawmakers discuss state and congressional boundaries
Bonita man ejected in Saturday crash upgraded to fair condition; second victim remains critical
Edison trustees offer 2-percent raise; faculty counters with 4 percent
Edison State dean suspended in course swapping controversy returns to work
Fair or fowl? Lee County opts to not debate chicken ordinance
Man accused of rear-ending motorcycle, killing passenger charged with careless driving
Naples BP claims facility among seven closing Thursday
Investigators: Lee teacher missing over a month; ex-husband a person of interest
FHP cites truck driver in Tuesday crash that closed southbound lanes of I-75
Truck crash closes southbound lanes of I-75 in Fort Myers
Trial date set for Joyner, accused of running down golf cart with SUV
Browder in Broward? Former Lee superintendent a finalist for Broward County job
Lee County student accused of disfiguring another student in school fight
MUG SHOT: Estero bouncer faces battery charge for beating patron
City of Palms, emergency responders, helicopter on Lee County chopping block
East Naples man accused of hitting woman over the head with juice container
FGCU, NCH, Arthrex join forces for studies of patient mobility - PHOTOS
Doctor’s suit accuses Lee Memorial physician group of overcharging Medicare
Capital Column: Everglades cuts split environmental community
Bonita men in Saturday morning rollover remain critical
PHOTOS: FGCU students blow off studying to frolic in the foam
Bonita woman killed in motorcycle wreck remembered as fearless, lifelong beach bum
Two Bonita men critical, third injured in early morning wreck
Despite housing market, Save Our Homes property owners see assessments rise - POLL
Buzzing mad: Immokalee man charged with shaving sleeping girlfriend's head
Teen accused of burglarizing vehicles, attacking mother
Bonita man charged with selling pot to undecover cop
Lehigh man arrested after undercover drug sting
Bonita woman killed in motorcycle crash near Coconut Point
MUGSHOTS: Police seize hundreds of prescription pills after undercover drug bust
Woman killed in motorcylce crash near Coconut Point
Golf: PGA of America president speaks to FGCU PGM students
Lee law change would allow guns, ammunition on RSW airport property -- POLL
Autopsy report shows no alcohol or drugs in FGCU student who drowned
Collier teachers focus on writing with FCAT, state grading standards set to rise
Man accused of snatching prescription from woman at Bonita pharmacy
Deputies: 'Attractive woman' asks to use bathroom, steals Xbox
Lee hoarder task force marks one year with some examples of success
Deputies: Teen took a swing at assistant principal
Behind the closing curtains: Duffy's debt tops $25M after Orlando ruling
City of Bonita changes employee titles, creates new position
Deputies: Man caught masturbating near girls at school bus stop
43 cloned credit cards discovered, driver arrested during I-75 traffic stop
Lee Memorial Health System employees' raises unlikely
Parents charged in death of 1-year-old left in hot car
Man killed in crash near Edison Bridge, car split
Air conditioning units again target at San Carlos storage lot
Estero planners seek $50,000 from Lee for development 'avalanche'
SUV hits hog on road in Southwest Florida
Lee sheriff's sergeants seek union contract with pay raises, improved benefits
Thieves steal $75,000 in AC coils from San Carlos Park business
Theater creator James Duffy a no-show at court hearing
FGCU Student Union expansion opens with restaurant choices a hot topic - PHOTOS
Tropical Storm Irene set to become a hurricane, with eye on southern Florida
Police beat: Aug. 21, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Driver in fatal SUV crash on I-75 Saturday in fair condition
Exclusive: Theater creator James Duffy’s tainted past - millions in unpaid bills, here, 26 states
Report found trouble in Collier’s Big Brothers, Sister chapter months before it closed
Reduced, free lunch numbers way up in Collier, Lee schools - PHOTOS
Police beat: Aug. 20, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Local law enforcement stepping up DUI enforcement through Labor Day
Lee County woman sues Wal-Mart, claims she was forced to work off the clock
Collier, Lee school districts prepare to test teacher merit pay plans
Man accused of selling bogus Babe Ruth ball arrested in Pasco County
Meet and greet new Lee County Schools Superintendent
Woman, young children caught in crossfire; deputies on lookout for shooters
76-year-old Estero resident killed in crash after 'medical event'
South Lee residents make noise about airplane noise
Browder, Thompson and Jones among 44 Broward schools superintendent applicants
Concerned Bonita residents know homeless center issue not going away
Woman accused of trying to pass altered prescription
Two Fort Myers men charged with burglarizing officer's vehicle
Scented oil plug-in blamed for FGCU student housing fire
Bonita man charged in golf cart crash that killed wife; attorney calls it a tragic accident
FGCU shuffles funds to open new health professions building in Jan.
North Naples woman pleads guilty to visa fraud, harboring aliens
Plan to build St. Matthews House shelter at old Bonita lumberyard site off the table
Murder charge officially filed against man accused of North Naples homicide
$62,000 in air conditioning coils stolen from San Carlos Park business
Lee hearing examiner denies Corkscrew Road mine, cites road congestion
PHOTOS: Lee County women turn out in pink bras at Cancer Society event
Costly change: Lee Schools discuss eliminating school choice
Linked by the LinC: Bus riders look forward to Collier/Lee connection
South Fort Myers High student accused of bringing weapons to school
Quran-burning church plans to move to Fort Myers
Swimming advisories lifted at 3 Lee County beaches
FGCU president talks about record enrollment, need for more funding
Estero gets a chance to speak up against noisy planes
2 Lee Sheriff’s clerks suspended after writing derogatory emails about their supervisor and her deputy husband
Tugging at heartstrings: Don’t be a victim of con calls
PHOTO GALLERIES: Southwest Florida keeps the Spirit of '45 Alive during tributes to WWII vets
Flight school instructor tied to 9/11 hijackers has book signing Monday in Lee
Most governments in region holding line on tax rate, planning to cut budgets
Beach clubs pop up in Bonita where commercial development is limited
Police Beat: August 14, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
1 dead, 4 injured in trio of Fort Myers shootings
Three options under review to alter Lee commission, School Board districts
Police Beat: August 13, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
State plans to drop beach water-quality testing at 5 spots in region
Authorities hunt for suspects in East Naples, Lehigh Acres bank robberies
Message from Rotary International President Banerjee to Rotary Leaders
“Reach Within to Embrace Humanity” is this year’s Rotary International Theme
Arthrex announces expansion in Collier and Lee counties
Armed bank robbery reported in Lee County
Lee County sheriff's deputies vote to form union
Bonita Beach added to swim advisory list due to bacteria
Deputies need assistance identifying Sandy Parrot thieves
Miami man on probation for credit card cloning arrested on credit card cloning charges
Collier Area Transit holding information session about new Lee-Collier route
Pattern shows hundreds of students will be arrested this school year in Collier, Lee
FGCU faculty learn how to respond to on-campus gunman
18-year-old accused of home invasion
Lee County woman accused of making false robbery report
Trish Leonard is Zonta Club of Bonita Springs’ 2011 Woman of the Year
Bowditch Beach fails water quality test
Judge levies $1,000 fine against former Bonita fire commission candidate for false statements
Lee commissioners agree to hike utility rates in split vote
Deputies: Man found urinating on building after threatening couple at gun-point
What's fare? Taxi drivers speak out about new Lee County regulations
Credit ratings of Florida, local governments not likely to be downgraded, officials say
Bonita fire inspection prices to quadruple for new construction, renovations
Analyst spells out Lee County's transit problems
Despite rain, Lee County Schools start without a hitch
Lee schools make changes as more students exhibit behavioral problems
Waterspout seen off Sanibel Island
Collier, Lee school districts adjust as state cuts off remodeling, repair dollars
Police beat: Aug. 7, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Fort Myers octogenarian arrested in fatal shooting MUGSHOT
Police beat: Aug. 6, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Woman killed, man detained in South Fort Myers homicide
Discrimination suit against Edison College ends with $85,000 settlement; school denies wrongdoing
Men injured in 2009 Bonita explosion at treatment plant sue companies
Lee students return to class Monday as reward for district’s A grade - PHOTOS
Edison College officials take steps to correct course substitution, discrimination controversies
Suspicious package at Miromar Design Center not harmful
PHOTOS: Coconut Point goes to the dogs during Dogs Night Out
PHOTOS: Deputies search for man accused of punching 7-Eleven clerk for rent money
It's official: Fort Myers man confirmed as world record blood donor
Benaquisto named Florida Senate deputy majority leader
Bonita Council agrees to continue Lee Tran funding
Naples man named to FGCU Board of Trustees
Real shocker update: Woman also accused of stealing $500 in extension cords
MUGSHOT: Papa John's delivery driver thwarts car burglary in Bonita Springs
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Celebrates 17 Years of Helping Women
Airport tenant sues Port Authority, calls it a 'government bully' and a 'predator'
Authorities warn against leaving children inside hot cars after 1 death, 1 near-tragedy
Tongue & Chico's: Lee commissioners approve $1M grant for unnamed local company
Air conditioner thieves strike at Calusa Nature Center
More than $4,000 in liquor reported stolen from Sandy Parrot
Minors: FGCU student Benevides receives Miracle's Florida State League scholarship
VIDEO: Trial set for man accused of gunning down store clerk
Bonita council to consider bus system expansion throughout the city
Dirty job: Bonita Springs looks to pave dirt-road gaps in city streets - PHOTOS
No spelling mistake: Bonita Springs will have a 'Y' says group's president
Man who killed nuns in DUI car wreck sentenced to prison
Explosion inside Lee pool store injures two
Lee commissioners to weigh $7 million of incentives for 3 companies
Come Monday, Florida jobless must file for unemployment online POLL
Police beat: July 31, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
PHOTOS: Fort Myers Miracle go pink on Breast Cancer Awareness night
Former journalist to run for Lee County District 3 seat in 2012
Speed it up: Early 2012 legislative session catches some local leaders by surprise
Traffic light working again at U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road
Police beat : July 30, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Estero man accused of Medicaid fraud
Woman accused of breaking into Bonita Springs home, stealing jewelry
South Lee County man accused of selling fake Kentucky basketball tickets
Bonita beach club proposal has residents digging in the sand
Violent crime continues drop in Lee County, 2011 first-half report shows
Authorities seek man who picked up cash in fraudulent car sale
4-year-old critically injured after being struck by pickup truck
San Carlos teen accused of stealing gun -- for a second time
Lee School Board approves raising lacrosse from club to varsity level at some high schools
FHP investigating fatal wreck after motorcycle collides with another vehicle
San Carlos man accused of punching girlfriend unconscious
Deputies search for suspect who sent topless photos to woman's work
Social Security offices to close daily at 3 p.m., effective Aug. 15
7-vehicle crash on U.S. 41 gridlocks traffic in San Carlos Park
Changes in Lee-Collier rock mining plans sidetrack federal environmental review
Biting truth: Summer mosquitoes take flight as bad season continues - POLL
Bonita Springs leaders, residents get look at proposed budget Monday
Police beat: July 24, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Special report: Collier, Lee and FGCU the local biggest spenders on lobbyists - POLL
Bonita Springs man nabbed in grocery store holdup
Region's water supplies not prone to tainting like Portland's was by one man's action
PHOTOS: Top kitties claw their way to the top at Fort Myers cat show
Two Fort Myers men arrested in drug bust that nets 10 pounds of marijuana MUGSHOTS
Rotarians Care and Share
Two Fort Myers residents among those injured in I-75 wreck
Police beat: July 23, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Now they’re real troopers: 18 DOT officers join Florida Highway Patrol - PHOTOS
Lee Sheriff Mike Scott says he will run for another term in 2012
Fort Myers man breaks Guinness record for blood donation
Local law enforcement to adopt state standards for eyewitness identification
Broward man with 'Monopoly money' indicted on counterfeiting charges
Collier tourism leaders renew push for BP to pay claim for extra marketing costs
St. Leo officials: small group still complaining about Father Stan investigation despite evidence
Homeless man accused of putting beer can on sea turtle nest
Deputies: Naples brothers busted for drugs, one stuffed pot into backside
City of Bonita Springs gives moral support to reopening golf course
Rotary Club of Bonita Springs helps provide an ambulance to Earthquake affected community hospital
Man accused of robbing bank caught after sister reported him
Patrol car overturns on U.S. 41, injuring Lee County deputy
Group will pitch plan to revive Bonita Springs golf course
Supporters of St. Leo's Father Stan deny accusations he squandered church funds
San Carlos Park homeowner, barking dog thwarts burglars
Fired FGCU professor Lounsbury should be reinstated with back pay, judge rules
Audit: St. Leo's Father Stan spent $1 million on family, personal items
Charter high schools in Bonita Springs, Marco Island opening in August
Police beat: July 17, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
Fort Myers police investigating early Sunday homicide
PHOTOS: Southwest Florida sways to cool rhythms of Chicago Mob on a hot summer night
BANK PHOTOS: Masked gunman robs SunTrust branch in Bonita Springs
Tower power: Bonita Springs may approve new cell phone tower
FGCU reorganizing, creating new schools, combining others
Police beat: July 16, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
PHOTOS: Two men arrested in ice cream store holdup
Gov. Scott to consider 5 for upcoming opening on Lee County Court
Marco city worker who got $100,000 when dismissed loses Lee job on his first day
Police Beat: July 15, 2011 - MUGSHOTS
9 men accused of propositioning undercover detective in Bonita - MUGSHOTS
Missing Colorado woman has ties to Southwest Florida
MUGSHOT: Lehigh Acres man 'coming down from Roxies' arrested after deputies find him on toilet
Online romance scams heating up in Southwest Florida
Pinchers Crab Shack sues Wendy's for use of slogan
Bicyclist critically injured in car crash in south Fort Myers
Judge allows DCA to withdraw from legal fight over Lee County mining restrictions
Chinese drywall settlement for thousands in Florida goes to court Thursday - PHOTOS
Lee County man charged with molesting girl since 2009 - MUG SHOT
MUGSHOT: Lee County veteran arrested, accused of stalking social worker
MUGSHOTS: Fort Myers Police arrest 11 in Henderson Avenue drug bust
Judge allows DCA to withdraw in mining fight
Lee deputies looking for bee-napper
Teen exercises while 7-year-old left alone in car MUG SHOT
Fired FGCU professor's fate still up in the air
Boys accused of robbing 12-year-old at gunpoint
Honor student accused of pistol-whipping her mother to get car arrested again
Judge: Samir Cabrera can’t be re-tried on fraud, money laundering charges
Warehouse fire destroys coffee business in Lehigh Acres
Dead or alive: Government makes grave mistakes in mailing checks after people die
Fired FGCU professor’s reinstatement case heads to trial Tuesday
Police beat: July 10, 2011
VIDEO/PHOTOS Rodeo: Lane rewarded for getting back to bull-riding basics
Bonita stem-cell doctor’s partner tied to MLB probe of Bartolo Colon’s medical treatment
Estero woman’s son died, but she showed up on Social Security death file
Spay-neuter programs successful as region's euthanasia rates drop - PHOTOS
Police beat: July 9, 2011
91-year-old Estero swimmer shines at National Senior Games
Craig Price helps students find and hone their acting chops
Lt. David Ott one of Estero’s original paid firefighters retires
Collier, Lee landscapers and nurseries not yet worried about new whitefly pest
PHOTOS: Woman charged with offering sex to undercover deputy, promised he would be 'very happy'
PHOTOS: Lehigh man arrested in connection with stolen electronics sold at pawn shop
2 armed, masked men rob KFC on U.S. 41 in Fort Myers
A new Vision for Old 41 (Bonita Springs)
Mother pleads guilty to taking pornographic photos of children, sending them to Michigan man
Three Immokalee residents again accused of shoplifting from Walmart
Deputies: North Naples man was passed out behind wheel with crack pipe
Boil water notice in effect for portions of south Fort Myers
Estero's first paid firefighter retires
Judge dismisses claims of deception filed against Bonita Bay Group
Developer seeks extension on massive new Bonita golf course community
Learnin’ the ropes: New Bonita city manager energized by job
PHOTOS: Lee County couple accused of stealing several electronics, selling at pawn shop
daas Gallery challenges, delights a mature Audience with Skin
Just a taste: Tour some of Bonita Springs most authentic Mexican restaurants
Chair, CEO of Estero chamber loses battle with lung cancer
Lighting the sky: Collier, Lee deputies issue no citations for illegal Fourth of July fireworks
Estero Historical Society hosts annual reading of Declaration of Independence on Fourth of July
Rotary Highlights & Year in Review 2010-2011
PHOTOS: Huge crowd hits Riverside Park for 2011 Star-Spangled Bonita celebration
RSW airport parking rates may decline, if you stay long enough - PHOTOS-POLL
Body found floating near Punta Rassa boat ramp identified as Fort Myers man
Some think pink, others say Estero High needs to change colors - POLL
Lee to begin study for widening eastern Alico Road
Suit accuses TECO of slander for statements about November gas line explosion
State grant to aid repairs at nonprofit Pueblo Bonito in Bonita Springs
Body found near Punta Rassa Boat Ramp
Family helps thwart abduction attempt
Skin is in! daas Gallery opens "Skin 2011" exhibit
Cupcake creations: Local 10-year-old starts her own business
Cape Coral police officer injured when dragged by car
Police beat: July 2, 2011
Edison weighs Bonita Springs site, expanding main campus to adjacent land
Chilean Ambulance Now in Service
Happy Rotary New Year & 4th of July
Marijuana deal gone wrong: Man accused of pushing elderly man, sledgehammering van
Joseph Burke sworn in as new Lee Schools Superintendent
Where's the cash? Attempted robber leaves empty-handed at Wendy's
Taking care of business at the DoubleTree
Ereck Plancher trial: Jury finds UCF Athletics Association negligent, awards parents $10M
Lee’s ‘rocket docket’ for expedited foreclosure cases now shelved
Lee County man accused of breaking-in, vandalizing former employer
Former North Naples restaurant owner accused of stealing $67,000 in sales taxes
Hundreds turn out to remember FGCU student who drowned in campus lake
Employed guest teacher accused of collecting unemployment
Man accused of stealing credit card, buys gift cards and cigarettes
International Water Project Recognized in India
Congratulations & Huge Thank You to Club President, Jim Dati
Joining Rotary
2010-2011 Rotary Foundation Financial Awards, Disbursements & Scholarships Reporting
Edison State trustees approve tuition increase, staff raises
Memorial service for FGCU drowning victim to be held on Wednesday
Vandals damage shorebird nesting site, at least one nest destroyed
Former teacher files discrimination lawsuit against Lee school district, employees
A real bite: Everyone abuzz about mosquitoes in Southwest Florida
Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to lock up after rash of break-ins, thefts
Three sought in connection with Bonita home invasion
Deputies: Gun falls out of man's pants during scuffle with Walmart security
Vehicles, houses burglarized in San Carlos Park over weekend
2 arrested, more suspect sought in Bonita Springs car break-ins
Several car break-ins reported at Gulf Coast Town Center, Miromar Outlets
The Disbanding of the Bonita CAB (Communications Advisory Board)
Election Commission Hearing
PHOTOS: Classic cars line the roads, smells of barbecue fill the air at Downtown Fort Myers Block Party
Getting schooled: Labor law crackdown affects businesses, student interns
Police beat: June 26, 2011
PHOTOS: Teams turn out for year-end youth soccer tournament in Bonita
PHOTOS: Zumba with Erika event raises funds for St. Jude's
Fight over Lee mining could lead to challenge of Florida’s new growth law
Developing trend: Major home-commercial projects back on drawing board in Collier, Lee - POLL
PHOTOS: Kids celebrate June birthdays with Cat Country at Miromar Outlets
Budget cuts create battle inside region’s planning agency, but whose job is in trouble?
Police beat: June 25, 2011
PHOTOS: Four men, 63 to 84, arrested during beach sex sting in Fort Myers
Ereck Plancher trial: Former team captain says O'Leary ordered water, trainers out
Friend of victim: East Naples shooting occurred during attempted sale of stolen goods
Law officers, scrap yards use their mettle to stop sale of stolen metal in Collier, Lee
Pie contest slated for Bonita’s Star Spangled July 4th celebration
PHOTOS: Hotels, Lee DAS team up to help animals
Man accused of shooting at off-duty deputies
Local leaders call for changes to water management policies affecting Caloosahatchee River
3 Bonita Springs City Council candidates running for District 4 seat
FGCU student who drowned told friends he could swim
Florida's Board of Governors approves tuition hikes, rates to rise 15 percent at state universities
Oil drilling opponents converging on Southwest Florida beaches this weekend
FGCU student drowns during late-night swim in campus lake
Zonta Club Awards Scholarships To Two Dynamic Area Women
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Awards Grants To Fight Violence Against Women
Lee detectives seek public’s help identifying credit card theft suspects
Standing with students: Three FGCU trustees defy trend, vote against tuition increase
Bonita fire officials considering early retirements, layoffs to balance budget
New Lee superintendent accused of violating Sunshine Law in Monroe County
More questions and not enough answers
Lee County woman accused of giving topless massage to undercover deputy
Fort Myers man dies in two-vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres
Lee deputies to take over duties at Fort Myers, Cape Coral schools
UCF physicians testify they were unaware of Plancher sickle cell trait
Lee commissioners move forward with swim center replacing City of Palms Park
News-Press announces 14 layoffs, including 3 in newsroom
Proposal to cut jobs, salaries to stir debate at Bonita Fire budget workshop
Lee commissioners vote to continue discussions regarding City of Palms Park conversion to aquatic center
FGCU's Bradshaw receives glowing evaluation, $60,000 bonus
FGCU trustees approve tuition increase, bonus for university president
Crash closes southbound lanes of Interstate 75 at Alico Road
Body found inside car from college pond identified as missing woman
Three arrested in connection with Immokalee store robbery
Bonita YMCA forum ends with more questions than answers
Lee commissioners to decide on proposal to convert City of Palms Park into aquatic center
Wilson Bradshaw evaluation, tuition hike on FGCU trustees’ agenda
Church may have interest in taking over closed Bonita YMCA building - PHOTOS
Collier, Lee’s bigs and littles keep bonds despite Big Brothers-Sisters closing - PHOTOS
Turtle nesting season off to great start in Collier, Lee - PHOTOS
Police beat: June 19, 2011
Edison State board discusses how to review embattled college president
Sarasota takes over Fort Myers YMCA; could Bonita’s be next? - PHOTOS
PHOTOS: Tropical Fruit Festival offers up local goodies
Lee clerk’s critical audit of land-buying practices is seriously flawed, county leaders say
Police beat ARREST MUG galleries: June 18, 2011
North Fort Myers homicide victim's name released
Body found in missing woman's car submerged in Edison College pond
Nearly a year later, is fate of Father Stan Strycharz about to be revealed?
Ereck Plancher trial: Former player says no water at Plancher's last workout
Missing woman's car found in pond at Edison State College
Ben Nelson announces re-election bid for Bonita Springs mayor
Lee deputies seek help in identifying couple who took Estero woman's wallet, used credit card
Deaf woman charged with battering her grandmother in Lehigh
Fort Myers man ejected from car, run over, killed on I-75 in Bonita
Boston Bruins fan celebrates Stanley Cup win then arrested on DUI charge in Lee County
San Carlos Park woman, 2 sons arrested for living in vacant house, deputies say - MUGSHOTS
Crime tip leads to woman on 10 most wanted list being arrested at Lehigh home
More than 30,000 without power: Severe thunderstorm causes havoc in Collier County
Bonita City Council defending pay raises
New Bonita Springs city manager says 'no' to own 3 percent raise
Lee man, woman accused with child neglect after toddler found home alone
Lehigh couple reports armed home invasion, sexual battery by masked men
Bonita officials may cover employee contributions to state pension fund
FGCU next among state universities to eye 7 percent additional tuition increase
Former Lee Super Jim Browder in running for Tennessee post
Throwing pancakes, punches lands Bonita woman in jail, deputies say
Career criminal gets 30 years for attempted robbery of undercover Collier deputy
San Carlos teen stopped in speeding car with headlights off charged with grand theft auto, having gun
3 Good Samaritans help capture suspected iPhone thief on beach
Car, bike lead Florida wildlife officers to Lee men with skinned gator
Local karaoke crooners battle for potential spot on ABC show
POLL: More people receiving food stamps in Southwest Florida
Lee Habitat for Humanity recovering from Chinese drywall fiasco - PHOTOS
Police beat: June 12, 2011
PHOTOS: Morgan House opens up the taps for inaugural Beerfest event
PHOTOS: Southwest Florida gets its first Hindu Temple
Federal case targets East Naples apartments for charging higher rent to Haitians
Driver with child in back seat arrested on drug charges along I-75
Police beat: June 11, 2011
Former daycare owner heading to prison
San Carlos teen accused of sleeping in neighbor's bed
Man accused of stealing FGCU assistant athletic director’s pickup, firearms, TV, rings
2 accused of stealing light pole in Estero - MUGSHOTS
Jury to decide Friday if EMS pilot is a whistleblower or a disgruntled employee
Hearing set for ex-fire commission candidate accused of lying about opponent
Sculptor starts work on historic oak tree at Old Lee County Courthouse
Zonta Club Extends Deadline for Nominations for Woman of theYear Award
Whistleblower EMS pilot: 'My life has been turned upside down'
MUG SHOT: Lee County woman accused of road-rage incident
MUG SHOTS: Deputies: Couple spotted naked in Bonita Springs backyard
2 Bonita Middle students accused of selling marijuana at school
Class of 2011: South Fort Myers High's Wolfpack ready to tackle the next step
Class of 2011: Estero students ready for post-graduation opportunities
Forum to be held on keeping YMCA in Bonita Springs
Collier high school students match statewide peers taking algebra end-of-course exam
Health officials: Avoid fishing, swimming in Caloosahatchee due to toxic algae bloom
Bonita Beach renourishment project hiring causes heated debate on local preferences
Man found asleep at the wheel arrested on grand theft auto charge
Thieves steal drugs from Bonita Springs oral surgery center
2 motorcyclists killed in separate crashes Sunday in Southwest Florida
Pursuit of excellence: Hodges University graduates over 600 students
Bonita Springs Utilities' sewer fee upsets golf club residents
Police beat: June 5, 2011
Driver identified in fatal Lehigh Acres crash
Truck crashes into Lee Transit bus in Fort Myers Shores
Lee County man shot in home invasion scuffle
Crash closes part of State Road 82 in Lehigh Acres
VIDEO: Suspects sought in violent casino robbery in Lehigh Acres
Police beat: June 4, 2011
Deputies on lookout for shooting suspect
Lee Schools breakfast perfect bridge for new superintendent
Daycare owner accused of sexually abusing girls takes plea deal
East Naples man charged with stealing $1,000 in oil
3 more AC units stolen from behind strip mall in South Fort Myers
Bonita Springs steps up efforts to hide Dumpsters in city
3 charged with possession of over $30,000 in 'Monopoly money' on I-75
Woman arrested in Bonita prostitution sting - MUGSHOT
Lee School Board, Superintendent Burke agree on $185,000 contract
Altruism or college requirement? More local teens finding time to volunteer
Class of 2011: South Fort Myers High grad sees his future in law, politics
Lee Sheriff Scott named to state DCF advisory board
Lee Schools expected to have contract signed with new superintendent, Burke
Father figure, friend accused of embezzling $350,000 from auto dealer in Naples
Lee County property values fall more than 5 percent
Business owner announces run for Bonita Springs City Council
Bonita YMCA closes its doors, victim of the recent recession
MUG SHOT: Woman faces 13 additional charges for fraudulent credit card use
MUG SHOT: Deputies: Bonita Springs man offered bribe to let him bring scooter home
Judge rules in favor of Beasley Broadcasting in Joe Scott/K-Rock case
Lee Sheriff Mike Scott proposes cutting more than $6.3M from 2011-'12 budget
Police beat: May 30, 2011
Florida toughens law on underage house parties, but not in time for graduation
Deputies on lookout for person who jumped on car roof
MUG SHOT: Bonita man accused in stabbings arrested on DUI, other charges
Deputies: Man car-jacked, pistol-whipped and robbed of $50
Lee leaders to respond to audit criticizing county for overpaying for land
PHOTOS: Riverside Park hosts Memorial Day Service
Woman shot in leg dies after Fort Myers shooting
Lee, Collier school boards enlisted citizens in choosing superintendents - POLLS
Class of 2011: Everglades High student finishes year early, going to FGCU
Police beat: May 29, 2011
Lee County jail inmate commits suicide, sheriff's deputies say
Residents gun-shy of outdoor firing range near Bonita Springs, file complaints
Arrest made in air conditioner thefts, Lee deputies say
Police beat: May 28, 2011
Cross-examination brings shock jock ex to tears; verdict expected Tuesday
Member Spotlight: John D. Spear, Esquire
Joe Scott shock jock trial blog: Judge reserves ruling on whether to drop lawsuit, defense to begin Tuesday
Ex-girlfriend of K-Rock shock jock: ‘I was just humiliated’
Making the grade: Three Collier, two Lee schools rate as high performers
Attorney General to mediate public records dispute between Bonita resident, fire department
Guatemala International Service Update
Shock Jock trial blog: Plaintiff warned K-ROCK, doctor that Scott was worse after rehab, not fit to return
Undercover sting: Man charged with traveling to Naples to meet minor for sex
Tapes played in radio shock jock case, no evidence of impairment
Keeping Bonita YMCA open would be financially irresponsible, officials say
Class of 2011: Estero High grad becoming a Gator, plans to teach
Burned by the Babe: Pawn shop ‘duped’ into buying bogus Ruth-signed ball
Dry times: Florida wildlife dependent on fresh water; officials call for conservation
Shock jock trial: Beasley Broadcasting tries to distance themselves from case
Dead air: Judge bars radio broadcasts in K-Rock shock jock trial
Edison College to add School of Health, among other changes by trustees
South Lee landowner seeks compensation for lost value due to mining restrictions
Both sides of Lee County mining dispute presented in court
Lee County amendment will allow beer at Red Sox spring training games
Soaring gas prices lead to rise in car pooling, bus ridership in Collier, Lee POLL
Crowd of 300 turn out to remember FGCU's Merwin
Experts: Gas prices won’t deter Memorial Day, summer travel to Gulf coast POLL
Bonita Springs man reports $2,000 in goldfish stolen
Driver killed after SUV hits tree in Cape Coral
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Installs Officers
Zonta Club Seeking Nominations for Woman of the Year Award
Edison College trustees to decide about adding School of Health Sciences
Governments under pressure to watch taxpayer dollars as gas cost mounts PHOTOS
Here’s how some local agencies are responding to higher gas prices
Police beat: May 22, 2011
PHOTOS: Fort Myers Miracle host Dog Daze of Summer for four-legged fans
PHOTOS: High school gymnasts flip, fly and twirl at Estero competition
Beware of phone scams, Lee sheriff's deputies say
Bonita Charter School sends students into summer with fun, games at annual carnival
Community groups come together to 'build the fight against hunger' in Lee County
Police beat: May 21, 2011
VIDEO: Details emerge in January strip club shooting that left two dead
Burke sees unity as first challenge as new Lee schools superintendent POLL
Four more Lee Sheriff’s Office employees accept buyout
Judge denies Hendry man’s request to retract plea in Immokalee murder
Bonita doctor seeks state hearing on stem cell therapy, bone marrow practice
Estero leaders aim to partner with FGCU for expansion plans
Don Eslick named Visionary of the Decade
Nighttime noise levels from planes, Coconut Point Mall to be stopped
MUG SHOT: Delivery driver accused of stealing pallet of cardboard from Bonita Springs store
4 Lee residents arrested in connection with organized doctor shopping scheme
Gov. Scott considers cutting college construction funding
Bonita resident launches petition against proposed homeless shelter
Lehigh Acres doctor's license suspended in "pill mill" case
Southwest Florida International Airport sees traffic increase in April
Financial firestorm: Edison Farms faces foreclosure, files $300 million lawsuit
Coconut Point mall movie theater closes after tiles fall on patrons
FGCU officials to celebrate former president's life on Monday
Bonita Springs city officials support YMCA audit but can't stop closing
East Lee County High School in Lehigh on lockdown because of threat
2 men accused of crime spree: siphoning gas, stealing beer and tools
Joseph Burke of Monroe County is new Lee County school superintendent
School Board not unanimous so far for new Lee County superintendent
Lee School Board member ruffles feathers with superintendent candidate comment
MUG SHOTS: Two charged in mop handle beating, victim in fair condition
Bonita Springs firefighters pitch in to give home a makeover
MUG SHOT: Man accused of using wrestling choke hold on girlfriend
Update: Lee Memorial Hospital lockdown removed as shooting investigation continued
End of CR 951 extension study doesn’t mean road project is dead POLL
Teen nearly drowns at Bonita Beach
Collier, Lee mental health services spared from big state budget cuts POLL
Woman, 41, shot to death in Lehigh Acres late Saturday
Police beat galleries: May 15, 2011
Fort Myers woman killed early Sunday in crash on I-75 in Bonita Springs
PHOTOS: Volunteers in three counties pack 'One Million Meals' in fight against hunger
Bonita Bay Group: Refund practices were not deceptive, unfair
FGCU budget cuts not as severe as feared but 15 percent tuition hike looms
The Final 4: Lee Schools interview superintendent candidates
Bonita juveniles accused of causing $13,000 in damage at historic Shangri-La Hotel
LIVE BLOG: Lee County superintendent search
Sharks taking bite out of shrimpers' bottom line on Fort Myers Beach
Lee schools superintendent candidates meet, court residents
Bonita YMCA members to petition city, trying to keep doors open
Lee court administrator resigned, rehired amid sexual harassment accusations
Police beat: May 11, 2011
Lee County to improve water quality at Lakes Regional Park
At the wire: Dog racing lives as bill to deregulate dies on final night of session
Gov. Scott appoints new majority to South Florida water board
MUG SHOT: 64-year-old man accused of raping 10-year-old girl
A feline fracas: Man accused of punching vet in the face over cats
Final Four: Lee school superintendent candidates take center stage in next week POLL
New LeeTran bus terminal at Edison Mall gets approval
Beer here? Public hearing set about alcohol at new Red Sox stadium, Lee County parks
Lee commissioners consider moratorium on pain management clinics
Guest commentary: Lee County Sheriff ... Law enforcement in schools
Shoplifting suspect pepper-sprayed, twice hit with Taser at Miromar Outlets
Teenager breaks into San Carlos lanai to steal bicycle, deputies report
Gov. Scott signs Officer Andrew Widman Act in Fort Myers
Mental evaluations of suspects tripled in region in past 4 years; Damas among them
Higher failure rate predicted as Collier prepares for pass-or-fail algebra test
Flying united: Love bugs a sticky problem for bikers, drivers
DNA links teen to Fort Myers sexual battery, home invasion robbery
Police beat: May 8, 2011
Bonita Springs bicyclist dies in traffic crash Saturday night
Funeral services Monday for William Merwin, former FGCU president
Death investigation underway in Lehigh
PHOTOS: Mint juleps and big hats abound at greyhound track for Derby Day
PHOTOS: Fab hats on display at Bonita Chamber Foundation’s Kentucky Derby Party
North Fort Myers man charged with stabbing pregnant woman thirty times
PHOTOS: Miromar Outlets hosts mother-daughter Look-a-Like competition
PHOTOS: Students make moves at Pinewoods Elementary chess tournament
William Merwin, former FGCU president, dies after lengthy illness PHOTOS
Police beat for May 7, 2011
Unsuspecting Lehigh Acres father backs over, kills toddler
PHOTOS: Edison hands out associate's degrees to more than 300 graduates
New Red Sox stadium in the ballpark of completion by project deadline
Lee Memorial Foundation doubles goal to help raise money for new childrens hospital
Higher education briefs for the week of May 8
Store employee charged with theft of health products in South Fort Myers
Lehigh woman accused of stealing Lake Placid woman's identity
'Weird feelings' after smoking pot preceded man's shooting in Bonita, witnesses say
Prosecutors: Samir Cabrera should face retrial because of ambiguous verdict form
Bonita Springs shooting injures one
Florida black bear killed on I-75 in Lee County
Estero man sues Lee elections supervisor over his right to vote
Four close in on final interviews for Lee superintendent vacancy POLL
Double-jeopardy decision: Samir Cabrera to find out if he will face retrial
Lee Memorial to respond to neurosurgeon’s plan to move practice to Collier
Deputies: Good Samaritans credited with catching purse snatcher
Bonita Springs Councilman John Spear to not seek re-election
Former Lee County Sheriff's Office lieutenant Bushong to run for sheriff
Pomp and Circumstance: About 100 graduate from Edison State College
Bonita Springs City Council votes to bring back benches for Cafe of Life
Bonita Springs city manager gets contract
Phone poll results with St. Matthew's House, organization asserts
46 Lee County Sheriff's Office employees to retire as part of cost savings measure
Collier, Lee students improve on FCAT writing test
Miami man convicted of robbing South Fort Myers jewelry store back in Lee County to face charges
MUG SHOTS: 2 Lee County women arrested in prostitution sting
Widman Act, named after fallen Fort Myers officer, to become law
YOUR SCHOOLS: Students chosen to travel abroad
Two 13-year-old Naples boys charged with sex crimes in Lee County
20/20 vision: Purchase of environmental parcels in Lee open for discussion
Woman says other driver failed to stop, nearly collided, got pushed in Estero
Sore loser: Estero man says fantasy football rival harassing him, demands refund
Fort Myers real estate agent gets 2 years in prison for failing to pay taxes
Police beat: May 3, 2011
Woman attacked along U.S. 41 South in San Carlos Park
YMCA in Bonita Springs to close
Woman reports $6K in damage to parked car at Bonita complex
Bonita man says thousands illegally transferred from account
San Carlos mom, kids sleep while home burglarized upstairs
San Carlos woman lets fly out, helps deputies catch suspected thief
2011 Florida Gulf Coast University Spring Graduates
FGCU grads give mixed views on job prospects
Friends and family cheer as latest FGCU grads receive diplomas
U.S. 41 widening in Estero accelerates, some owners losing property PHOTOS
Former Sanibel mayor, environmentalist Carla Brooks Johnston dies at 71
Homeowner associations often on outside looking in on foreclosure cases
Police beat ARREST MUG galleries: May 1, 2011
Group fighting idea of Bonita homeless shelter
PHOTOS: March for Babies hits Centennial Park to raise funds for prenatal program
21,000 old pills collected in Lee County
Turtle nests spring up on Collier, Lee beaches before start of season PHOTOS
PHOTOS: Could you climb 30 stories? These folks did!
Gimme Shelter: They live in the woods, in shelters or help those who do PHOTOS/VIDEO
Gimme Shelter: St. Matthew's may use Naples template in Bonita PHOTOS/VIDEO
Cape Coral police investigating officer-related shooting at car dealership
Swimming: Olympian Dara Torres makes splash at FGCU aquatic center PHOTOS
Study says Collier, Lee can improve economy by lowering dropout rate
PHOTOS: Pompano Beach woman arrested after fraudulent spending spree, Lee deputies say
Police beat: April 30, 2011
Bonita Springs store clerk fights off robber
Public outcry impacts mining deregulation bill
Lee leaders defeat mining regulations in House bill
Bonita Springs City Council approves giving merit raises to city employees
Senate passes bill on greyhound racing
Red Sox shop at City of Palms Park is out, as of Friday PHOTOS
FGCU employment dispute headed to trial
Gimme Shelter: Will homeless find shelter from the storm in Bonita? POLLS/PHOTOS
VIDEO/MUG SHOTS: 4 women charged in Bonita Springs prostitution sting
Account set up for donations to help with funeral expenses of killed Estero grandmother
Man tries to rob Taco Mix in Bonita, but apologizes after mask yanked off by owner
Bible on CD, winning lottery ticket stolen from unlocked car in Bonita
Florida Senate unanimously passes Officer Andrew Widman Act to keep felons behind bars if probation violated
Man charged with robbing another of Oxycodone pills in south Fort Myers
Lehigh woman says ex-boyfriend stabbed her with scissors, dropped her at hospital
Beverage Underground - We Got 239 Buzz
Higher education briefs for the week of May 1
Man charged with assaulting his child's mom, her friend
Lee County doctor arrested, charged in pill mill case
Suspects in killing of Estero woman blame each other, indicate killing was over money
YOUR SCHOOLS: Kindergarten registration has begun
Man charged in case of toddler accidentally shooting another toddler
FGCU selects one of its own to lead business school
Higher education briefs for the week of April 24
$25,000 in cashed checks led to arrest in death of Estero grandmother
Bonita Springs man gets 3 years in prison for kickback scheme
2 charged in death of missing Estero woman whose body was found in northern Lee
FGCU wants students to take classes away from campus, its president says
Lee jail medical provider seeks new trial in inmate paralysis case
Lord of Chaos leader trying to get death sentence vacated
Edison meeting: President Walker to retire, Browder out, Atkins back
Lee commissioners keeping eye on mining, growth management bills proposed by state
Deputies: San Carlos Park woman finds someone sleeping in her bed
Lee County to pay $200,000 to family of man declared dead but lived for 4 days
Man on mower injured in car crash in Fort Myers
Florida Democratic lawmakers on outside looking in, expect GOP backlash in 2012
Driver in Bonita car crash flees despite injuries, fails to be identified, deputies say
Two Bonita clerks arrested after cigarettes, alcoholic energy drink sold to minor
Man beaten, robbed while riding bicycle near Old 41 in Bonita
Two arrested in San Carlos Park after string of auto burglaries
71-year-old man in wheelchair killed in car crash in Fort Myers area
Reverse Raffle Saturday, April 30, 2011
PHOTOS: Fort Myers Princess passengers enjoy Easter sunset cruise
PHOTOS: Thousands hit the field to search for prizes at Royal Scoop Easter Egg Hunt
PHOTOS: Families hop over to Easter 'Eggstravaganza' at Calusa Nature Center
PHOTOS: Crowds pack Koreshan for annual Earth Day festival
Illegal immigration down, deportations up since 2007, ICE reports
PHOTOS: Estero UMC event lets kids hunt for 14,000 treat-filled Easter eggs
PHOTOS: Families flock to 'Breakfast With the Bunny' at Miromar
BUSINESS MONDAY: A glassy way to remember loved ones
Collier planning to comply with state law that allows guns in parks POLL
Edison faculty union sees tense times ahead with Browder in picture
NYC cabbie drives 2 guys across US -- for $5,000
OSHA to investigate diving death of Bonita Springs men
Email suggests Edison employees considering unionizing
BagZilla teaches Sanibel residents to be green on Earth Day
Lee deputies investigating 8 vehicle burglaries in San Carlos Park
Man charged with several auto burglaries in San Carlos
Bonita man charged with domestic battery after wife's wrist broken
Lehigh Acres woman killed after crashing into tree
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Sponsors Hurricane Par-Tee Golf Tournament
Zonta Club's Amelia Earhart Luncheon--A Big Success!
Judge limits damages in woman's suit against K-Rock over shock jock's remarks
Edison State College president proposes cutting own salary
Edison's Walker proposes $179,000 cut to own salary, benefits
Bonita man dies while scuba diving to survey Estero pond
Lehigh couple charged with child neglect after deputies find pills, bugs in house
More than 1 million passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in March
Lee County diver drowns in pond in Estero golf community
Dosoretz, Lapi inducted into Lee County Business Hall of Fame
Lawsuit filed over Fort Myers natural gas line explosion
Browder could be back at Edison State College
Year after spill, scientists struggling to get Gulf pollution research money
Estero woman arrested on shoplifting charge for second time in a month
Carl Schwing named new Bonita Springs city manager
Year after spill, not much more boom on hand in Collier, Lee for emergencies
Bonita Springs close to naming a new City Manager
FGCU grapples with budget woes, considers tuition increase
Edison changes location for April 26 trustees meeting
McDonald's looks to hire more workers in Southwest Florida
Three Oaks middle band director dies from injuries suffered in car crash
South Lee County police beat: April 19, 2011
AirTran plane with engine problems lands safely at Southwest Florida airport
MUG SHOT: Man on drugs injures people outside store, deputies say
FGCU board briefed on 'new reality' of state funding
Man rats out stealing store worker - himself, deputies say
Shoplifting suspect leaves behind items he stole, ID, deputies say
Bonita Springs city manager candidates interview for position
Police beat ARREST MUG galleries, April 19, 2011
Foreclosure challenge: Appeals court seeks Lee response to ACLU petition
DELAY OF GAMES: FGCU not ready for some football, study shows
Fort Myers woman injured in I-75 crash today
Man accused of battery on girlfriend Tasered by deputies
4 arrested after being found in home of missing Estero woman
Woman killed in Bonita Springs golf cart crash
Taste of Estero gets modest turnout, some say
Cape Coral officer recovering from gunshots fired during traffic stop
Then there were 4: Bonita Springs to interview manager candidates after 2 drop out
Bicyclist killed in crash with SUV
Power restored after outage at Village Walk in Bonita Springs
Police beat April 17, 2011
Deputies: Drunk Lee County school bus driver arrested
A closer look at how House, Senate budget cuts affect education, health care, other services
Legislature unlikely to pass stricter laws against animal fighting rings POLL
Lee County deputies looking for missing Estero woman
VIDEOS: Suspect caught after Cape Coral police officer shot during traffic stop
Higher education briefs for the week of April 17
Lee man arrested on drug crimes after letting ex-girlfriend, deputy inside house to retrieve ballet costume
Estero woman charged with prostitution and operating brothel
Lee man charged with threatening behavior accuses neighbor of stealing signs
Lee deputies investigate accidental shooting Friday in Bonita
Lee School Board chooses 5 superintendent candidates to interview in May
Collier schools superintendent not among committee's picks for top job in Lee
Suppliers help Robb & Stucky customers who had $13 million of deposits
Bonita Springs man accused of raping woman while young boy held in car
Naples man accused of holding ex-girlfriend hostage at knifepoint
Brush fire burns acreage off Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers
Bonita Beach Road widening project expected to start by summer
Cafe of Life fights for a seat
Two Lee County tax preparers indicted, accused of filing fraudulent returns
2 men charged with pot possession after deputies respond to argument call
OSHA fines contractor $70,000 for gas explosion
Not sunk yet: Swim center proposal at City of Palms gets new life
South Lee County Police Beat: April 12, 2011
Two Miami men accused of stealing bundled cardboard from three Bonita Springs stores
Landscaping equipment stolen from five Lee County businesses
YOUR SCHOOLS: Golden Gate Middle School hosts clinic for families in need
Team of thieves scam local banks out of $15K
Lee officers arrest 2 men in bust of 2 Lehigh grow houses
Four-year-old girl killed in freak vehicle accident in Fort Myers
Three Oaks Middle teacher injured in Alico Road crash
Dollar the dog returned to owner after settlement with Lee Animal Services
Rash of home, car burglaries reported in San Carlos Park
Alico Road back open after possible fatal crash
FCAT starts Monday as state begins shift to different testing system
Lee leaders consider Monday the purchase of 4,000-acre Edison Farms
Police beat April 10, 2011
MUG SHOTS: Man accused of injuring toddler with pro-wrestling moves
PHOTOS: Estero walkers make strides against cancer at Relay for Life
PHOTOS: FGCU students rock out to Taking Back Sunday, 3OH!3 and Jack’s Mannequin at Nest Fest 2011
Police beat April 9, 2011
Sunshine Law was clouded at key recent Edison, FGCU meetings
School lockdown: White powder turns out to be itching powder; student arrested
Lehigh man charged with aggravated child abuse of toddler boy
39 counterfeit credit cards seized during I-75 traffic stop in Lee County
Parks to close if federal shutdown; most Collier, Lee services would continue PHOTOS
Judge halts black waiter’s suit against Ritz-Carlton over snub by British guests
The face of foreclosure: Rocket-docket contested by ACLU petition
5 new retailers open in Gulf Coast Town Center
Lehigh woman charged with encouraging children to shoplift
YOUR SCHOOLS: Bullying awareness discussion panel scheduled
3 Bonita Springs men accused of attacking man, stealing $5
Collier County Sheriff's office put best foot forward for 30th annual Torch Run
Elementary students arrested, charged with threatening student, bringing weapons to school
Collier superintendent, Naples High School principal make first cut for Lee superintendent job
ACLU to seek appeals court review of circuit foreclosure courts
Bonita City Manager search down to six candidates
Man accused of stabbing wife during argument
Fort Myers teen dies after crashing car into tree overnight in Collier County
Lee Schools may cut 55 positions, use $16M from reserves to meet budget
A mini-golf course with teeth: Bonita Springs' spot wants to add alligators
Supermarket sweep: Shopping carts valued at 21K stolen from Target
Bonita Springs man runs from deputies, charged with trafficking opium
Couple claims fake cops stopped them, sexually assaulted wife
Bonita woman claims arrested housekeeper stole from her too
15-year-old arrested for bomb threat at Three Oaks Middle School
Gas line break stops U.S. 41 traffic for 45 minutes in Estero
Car flips, lands on Lehigh Acres home – VIDEO/PHOTOS
Real-life stories drive ‘Suit My Heart’ study of foster children
Widening, design under way for SR 82 from Fort Myers to Immokalee
Conservation groups say ‘we are under assault’ by Scott, Florida lawmakers
MUG SHOT: 38-year-old man charged with doctor shopping, prescription fraud
San Carlos Park brothers charged with hosting underage drinkers
2 more Bonita Springs flea market shops report items stolen
Bonita Springs man charged with 4th DUI
Naples, Palmetto Ridge principals join Dennis Thompson seeking Lee superintendent job
POLLS: Your chance to sound off to state lawmakers on 10 key environmental issues
Environmental scorecard: Are area's state lawmakers protecting business over nature?
Legislature’s budget cuts for Lee, Collier schools not as harsh as Scott’s
School employee fingerprinting costs soaring in Lee, Collier, state POLL
New Park Royal psychiatric hospital breaks ground Monday
Police beat ARREST MUG galleries April 3, 2011
Women dies after hit-and-run in Lehigh Acres
PHOTO GALLERY: Live X '11 rocks out at City of Palms
PHOTO GALLERY: Wanderlust travel auction raises $260K for FGCU tourism programs
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Bonita knows how to throw a party! Celebrate Bonita! Festival marks city's birthday
Jim Browder: Rise and fall of longtime Lee educator leaves Edison College in turmoil
Got art? Side Street Art Fair offers art at affordable prices
Police beat: April 2, 2011
Legislature may allow dog tracks to reduce racing and keep other games POLL/PHOTOS
Cape Coral administrator tops Bonita Springs' search for city manager
Lee Commissioner Tammy Hall exploring run for Congress
Bonita man irked that new car means buying new Collier beach sticker POLL
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Bash opens on Fort Myers Beach
FGCU search firm nets $105,000 for one failed search, one controversial one
Bonita Springs seeks nominations for newly formed Economic Development Council board
Bond set at $150,000 for housekeeper accused of stealing; more victims come forward
3 arrested in 2 grow house busts in Lehigh
Lee woman says she was scammed out of thousands of dollars
Deputies use Taser on Estero woman accused of shoplifting packet of seasoning
Astute neighbor helps stop home burglary in progress in Lehigh Acres
Browder moved to government relations, economic development job at Edison
FGCU makes $8 million bid for land to expand student housing
Six more candidates in running for Collier schools superintendent job
Outgoing Collier Super Dennis Thompson applies for Lee County opening
World's top sand sculptors descend on Fort Myers Beach for Sand Bash
FGCU, College of Life Foundation form partnership to fund museum studies program
Lee schools interim superintendent takes temporary leave
Higher education briefs for the week of April 3
Deputies: Housekeeper cleans up, stealing more than $100,000 in jewelry
Deputies: Man barricaded in Lehigh home out safely
See who has applied so far for Lee schools superintendent
MUG SHOT: Bonita Springs man charged with stalking computer repairman
JetBlue buys naming rights to Fenway Park replica spring training stadium
MUG SHOT: Lehigh Acres woman jailed for throwing puppy off second floor balcony
YOUR SCHOOLS: Lely High School student to attend West Point seminar
Cockfighting operation busted in Lee County
Lee veterinarian’s lawsuit that he was fired for Muslim beliefs is settled
Coyote attacks family's dog in Cape Coral
Tournament bowlers remember local man killed in car crash
MUG SHOT: Bonita Springs woman charged with 4th DUI; accused of threatening to kill deputy
Browder to be reassigned under agreement between Edison State president, faculty
San Carlos man charged with hit-and-run after striking teen with car
Lee County man, woman arrested in prostitution sting
17-year-old accused of pistol-whipping mom, demanding car
Man uses stun gun to rob Brinks truck in Cape Coral
Brush fire burning near I-75 and Alico Road
Bid crawls along to get loggerhead turtles on endangered species list POLL
Progress made in preserving historic Naples home moved to Bonita PHOTOS
Police beat ARREST MUG galleries March 27, 2011
Police investigating shooting in Fort Myers
Young artists discover whimsical sides during 'Tools in Motion' activity day
Miami rescue dogs arrive in Bonita Springs
Mediation fails in lawsuit vs. K-Rock over former shock jock's antics, trial looms
Fort Myers man charged with assault after fatal shooting
Taxing issue: FGCU students want textbooks added to tax-free holiday POLL
Police beat: March 26, 2011
Rep. Connie Mack will not seek U.S. Senate seat - VIDEO/PHOTOS
New red tide study shows both toxins and potential benefits
Busted flakes: Pot-laced cereal seized in Lee County
Circuit court faces funding shortfall, case delays
Federal appeals court sends Cabrera's fate back to trial judge
Removal of picnic tables leaves Cafe of Life hungry for answers
PHOTOS: Movie enthusiasts gather for Fort Myers Film Festival's opening night
PHOTOS: Feds indict woman who kept her dead mom in home
25-year-old woman charged with DUI manslaughter in Estero crash
Vehicle crash into tree kills 1 passenger, seriously injures another early today in Estero
Defense: Lee murder suspect's mental limitations taint his confession
YOUR SCHOOLS: Naples High School STOP Club to help Haiti
MUG SHOT: Estero man accused of chasing people at park with car, crashing it into lake
Lee deputies arrest Fort Myers police officer on battery charge
SUV hits, kills cow on U.S. 41 Tuesday night in south Lee County
Bonita woman, Anna Rodriguez, inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Foreign exchange: Bonita Springs firefighters train alongside Israeli counterparts
Rotarians Spread Goodwill, Hope & Love in Guatemala
Lee deputies nab wanted fugitive accused of Internet fraud
Drought causes twice-per-week watering restrictions
Family of 4 displaced after fire in garage of Estero home
FGCU hires new dean for College of Health Professions
Estero man accused of pocketing profits from boat sale
Worker injured in TECO gas blast is home, will ‘give it my all to recover’
Talk of route 951 extension in south Lee revived, road planners on board POLL
Police beat ARREST MUG galleries: March 20, 2011
ACLU looking critically at Lee, other counties that expedite foreclosures PHOTOS
Foreclosure law firm’s demise puts 6,200 Lee, Collier cases in limbo
Police beat: March 19, 2011
VIDEO: Boy, 1, dies after falling in Lehigh Acres pool
Lee deputies intercept $5,000 worth of cocaine
Back down to business, FGCU renews search for Lutgert College dean
FGCU search committee emails raise question of Sunshine Law violation
Jury awards inmate paralyzed in Lee County jail $1.2 million
Estero woman charged with calling in fraudulent prescriptions
Update from Guatemala
MUG SHOT: Video camera helps Lee deputies charge man with theft of woman's panties from clothesline
3 ATVs stolen this week from a Bonita Springs business
Lee deputies snare elusive motorcyclist, clocked repeatedly exceeding 100 mph
Still growing: U.S. Census releases more population data
NFL: Oakland Raider lineman, local standout arrested on firearms charge
James Browder gets promotion, raise amid changes at Edison State College
MUG SHOTS: Seven arrested in Bonita Springs prostitution sting
Spanish Wells Country Club purchased
Naples man returned to Lee County on child custody charge
South Lee Police Beat: March 16, 2011
Proposal to extend Logan Boulevard north into Lee set for review Friday
Doctor in Lee jail lawsuit testifies inmate not given care fast enough
Embattled Bonita Springs priest speaks to supporters
Southwest Florida faces no nuclear disaster threat, some say
City Council approves expansion of Bonita Springs library
Bonita council streamlines special exception, variances for businesses
MUG SHOT: Man says woman pulled box cutter on him, rammed his car in South Fort Myers
YOUR SCHOOLS: Optimist Club honors local middle school students
United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades exceeds $8 million campaign goal
9 sentenced in Southwest Florida prescription drug fraud ring
Fire damages Outback Steakhouse in Fort Myers
Amelia Earhart Education/Scholarship Luncheon
Justice Dept. investigating Lee County about housing discrimination
ReadMobile gives gift of reading through free books
Man accused of breaking into home of estranged wife, boyfriend pulls gun
Hodges breaks ground on new $12-million facility in Fort Myers
Lee County continues to court unnamed natural pharmaceutical company
Estero family suing Lee County over crash that killed son
Septic regulation could come to Lee County
Company promising 500 jobs considers setting up shop in Lee
Bad economy a party pooper for many Beach spring breakers PHOTOS/POLL
Don Eslick, Bill Brown given Estero 'Village Visionary' awards
Lee County to clean up 400 acres of environmentally sensitive land near airport
Lion cub snatched from atop Jeep at Golf Safari in Bonita
South Fort Myers woman accused of biting medical personnel at hospital
World Friendship Day — March 20, 2011 2-4 pm @ FGCU
Police beat March 13, 2011
Blues for benefit: Festival pounds out tunes to raise cash for charities
Rookie cards: Four freshmen from Collier, Lee join team in Legislature POLL
Police beat March 12, 2011
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Susan G. Komen event draws up to 10,000 folks who 'race for a cure' at Coconut Point
Bonita doctor under restricted license schedules Monday stem cell seminar
FGCU legal costs surpass $200,000 in ex-provost’s wrongful firing lawsuit
Zoning application submitted for homeless facility in Bonita Springs
iPad2 frenzy: Shoppers crowd store to get hands on new Apple tablet
Six Lee County teachers surprised with Golden Apples
Police Beat: March 11, 2011
Lehigh Acres woman attacked, robbed in her own driveway
Lee deputy's gun reported stolen in 2009 recovered upon assault arrest
Higher education briefs for the week of March 13
Robb & Stucky liquidation sales yet to begin
Daylight saving time: Change clocks, smoke alarm batteries this weekend
Bonita Springs begins enforcing business container screening law
Resignation of Bonita Springs park chief could save city $50,000
Bonita Springs teen accused of rash of vehicle break-ins
South Fort Myers man accused of illegally shipping painkillers
MUG SHOT: Female bodybuilder busted in Bonita Springs prostitution sting
22-year-old Gulf Coast High grad dies after motorcycle crash on Interstate 75
Adult filmmakers Girls Gone Wild met by code enforcement on beach
University projects on hold, awaiting nearly $300 million of matching state money POLL
Lee County attorney indicted in embezzlement case
Music for minors helps students make their own
Police beat: March 9, 2011
Cypress Lake student accused of stealing credit cards while homeowner took shower
POLL: 50-and-over crowd pessimistic about future, survey finds
Man killed, woman injured in shooting today in North Fort Myers
Motorcycle crash temporarily closes southbound I-75 in Bonita Springs
3 teens accused of damaging 40 mailboxes in Cape Coral
Fort Myers girl wins spelling bee the day after grandfather's death
Lee Sheriff gets go-ahead to seek federal grant for DNA cold-case solving
Hearing set for Samir Cabrera's appeal
10 resumes in, many more expected for Lee schools head
South Lee Police Beat: March 8, 2011
Deputies: Bonita Springs man charged with grand theft, DUI after stealing, crashing friend's truck
Lee County Sheriff's Office to apply for federal grant to cover using DNA to solve cold cases
YOUR SCHOOLS: Naples High School JROTC team heads to national competition
Congratulations Rotaract Club on Award
Crime Stoppers: Woman pulls gun after stealing underwear from Lehigh store, arrested on tip
Bonita Springs woman reports $13,000 in jewelry stolen after left in car
San Carlos Park man flips car and flees, charged with leaving scene of DUI crash
Former FGCU provost Bonnie Yegidis seeks new trial after losing her firing lawsuit
Man dies Sunday night at Lee County Civic Center fairgrounds
Police seeking people who fled after fatal crash in south Lee
Florida proposal to allow guns on college campuses draws opposition locally POLL
Lee sheriff seeks federal grant to solve more cold cases with DNA tests
Police beat March 6, 2011
Teen arrested in Bonita Springs robbery
Local Humane Society rescues animals from hoarders in Alabama
Naples lawmaker’s proposal would speed up, simplify foreclosures
PHOTOS: GoldenFest II celebrates all things golden retriever at Bonita Springs event
Despite high-profile Collier killings, juvenile crime declining in state, region
In session: Collier, Lee lawmakers outline priorities for 2011 Legislature POLLS
PHOTO GALLERY: Great weather, beautiful boats kick off Bonita Bay boat show
Dozens attend groundbreaking of Red Sox spring training facility
Evans Oil keeps operations going, employees on payroll despite bankruptcy
Higher education briefs for the week of March 6
Police Beat: March 4, 2011
NBC2 fires longtime TV news anchorman Craig Wolf
MUG SHOT: South Fort Myers teen charged with punching, pushing grandfather
Stolen Lee County Electric Co-op truck found via GPS damaged, abandoned in Lehigh
Police: Ban on fake pot hard to enforce
Lee County sheriff criticizes Obama administration on illegal immigration
Robb & Stucky scrambles to find buyer to avoid liquidation, mass layoffs
Police Beat: March 3, 2011
MUG SHOT: Miami woman charged with prostitution at motel in Bonita Springs
Lee school officials don't find humor in boy's T-shirt message
Lehigh Acres man accused of hitting son, damaging his bicycle
Fort Myers among top spring break stops, survey shows
Bonita Springs City Council suspends time limit for banner signs
Alarming stats: Homeless children on the rise in Lee County
Bonita Springs man accused of cruelty toward 9-month-old baby due to wet pants
Bonita library task force wants county to improve services or get out of the way
Lee deputy resigns after accusation of sex with suspect, giving confiscated drugs
YOUR SCHOOLS: Early dismissal day Tuesday for Collier students
South Lee fire district merger meeting is Wednesday
88-year-old man reports socks, cereal bowl, frying pan stolen from Estero home
MUG SHOT: Deputies: Man arrested for calling 911 to take him home from hospital
Credit card thief goes on 5-hour shopping spree in Bonita - PHOTOS
Bi-county connection coming: Lee agrees to link up bus system with Collier's
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Accepting Scholarship Applications
Lee Tran bus system ready to add route from Bonita Springs to North Naples
Police Beat: Feb. 28, 2011
Lawmakers weigh 15 percent cut to state universities; FGCU eyes higher tuition
Florida’s pension system: A ‘ticking time bomb’ as Rick Scott says, or rock solid? POLL
Despite fire damage, Bonita Springs man says his marina will stay open
Identity theft: Reports soar in Collier, Lee as new technology aids thieves POLLS
POLLS Study: Florida teacher pay dropping to 47th in U.S.; union raps Senate Bill 736
FGCU baseball player suspended six games after DUI arrest
Police beat Feb. 26, 2011
Bonita Grande in Bonita Springs reopens
MUG SHOTS: Octogenarian arrested in undercover sex sting at Bunche Beach
U.S. 41 road widening gets in gear, Estero businesses feeling effects PHOTOS
Lee leaders push to change state law so batterers attend classes before jail release
Rotary Club Foundation Awards $4,000 in Local Scholarships to 4 FGCU Rotaract Members
Police beat: Feb. 25, 2011
Controlled burn gets out of hand in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs man reports carjacking near Lovers Key State Park
Fort Myers teen accused of busting boyfriend's cell phone, hitting deputy
Everblades' Elgin Reid enters not guilty plea in DUI case
Hundreds stolen from 'poor box' at Catholic church in South Fort Myers
2 Lee County residents report Internet scams on car sales, including a Ferrari
MUG SHOT: Lehigh man arrested after sex act breaks girlfriend's neck
Laura Bush slated to speak at revived FGCU lecture series
Modern addictions, same goal at new Fort Myers substance abuse center
Florida agency considers extending alligator hunting hours
Bonita man charged with mailing 120 Oxycodone pills to Massachusetts
MUG SHOTS: 7 busted in Internet prostitution sting in Bonita Springs
MUG SHOT: Chase reaching 145 mph starts in Collier County and ends in Charlotte
State resolution asks U.S. to recognize Florida's gopher tortoise conservation
Florida man killed when pickup crashes into 2 motorcycles in Charlotte
Proposal to eliminate Florida fishing licenses catches anglers’ attention POLL/PHOTOS
Higher education briefs for the week of Feb. 26
Update on Million Meals Project for Kids Against Hunger
Loaded question: Should guns be allowed on college campuses?
Fog again reduces visibility on roads in Southwest Florida
Bing bank boom: Foreclosed homeowners say they don’t get their day in court
Personal threats made over proposed Bonita Springs homeless facility
Lee County School Board to focus on improving dropout rate
Court victory: Couple wins golf membership deposit back from Bonita Bay Group
Chico's appoints executive vice president and chief operating officer
Police beat: Feb. 22, 2011
19-year-old charged with explosion outside Gateway home
Commissioner Ray Judah makes case to extend Collier Blvd. into Lee County
YOUR SCHOOLS: National Merit Scholarship finalists announced
Fatal accident closes U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs
10-year-old girl reports $280 necklace ripped from neck at Bonita Springs Library
Yabba-dabba-do you know who took them? Statues of Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble reported stolen
Bonita Springs man accused of almost 4-times over DUI limit during crash
Art enthusiasts take a Step Back in Time while touring Bonita historic homes
Fort Myers woman dies after bicycle crash with minivan
When Miami man consents to car search, deputies find pot
Police beat Feb. 20, 2011
Double Recognition for Online APF Contributions on 2/23/11 for Rotary’s 106th Anniversary
PHOTO GALLERY: Crowds flock to Fort Myers River District for Edison Festival of Light events
Police beat: Feb. 19, 2011
Bicyclist critical after crash with minivan in Estero
South Lee Police Beat: Feb. 18, 2011
Explosive device damages home in Fort Myers' Gateway community
Beasley Broadcasting reports $4K in damage to billboard
3 Lee code enforcement officers resign after caught talking on clock
Third person arrested in area Subway burglary spree
Unsealed indictment accuses Fort Myers attorney of mortgage fraud, tax evasion
PHOTOS Florida’s conversion to electronic tolls starts Saturday, no plan for Alley yet
Dog gone dispute: Lee woman seeks custody of pet that ran away in 2009
Estero 'naked burglar' video released
Mother accused of dining & dashing, falsely reporting daughter left behind was kidnapped
Higher education briefs for the week of Feb. 19
Bonita Springs double homicide witness arrested in Collier after skipping court date
YOUR SCHOOLS: Gulf Coast Model UN Team brings home awards
Discussion about potential Bonita Springs homeless facility draws about 300
Bonita Springs receives 76 applications for city manager job
Lee County School District institutes hiring freeze
Bonita Springs seeks more info about buying Everglades Wonder Gardens
Estero woman reports $10,000 in jewelry, coins stolen from home
Bonita Springs woman reports $10,000 in jewelry stolen from luggage during Las Vegas flight
New dining options at FGCU may start food fight; students protest Chick-fil-A
New Generations Service: Rotaract Mentoring Program Underway
Opportunities to Sponsor Rotary Run 5 K Race!
Defendant in Bonita Springs double homicide wanted after skipping court date
MUG SHOT Charlotte County man charged with sexual assault on teen boys
Lee County man changes story about being shot
85-year-old South Fort Myers woman comes home to find it burglarized
Higher education briefs for the week of Feb. 13
Want to submit anonymous crime tip? Now there's an app for that
Classes resume at Cypress Lake High School after bomb threat evacuation
Substance abuse experts see signs of synthetic drug use in Southwest Florida
Bonita Springs leaders may ask Lee TDC for help with park projects funding
Chatty Lee code enforcers suspended, may face additional sanctions
Rotary Enters Bonita Springs Relay for Life
2 charged in bloody home invasion in South Fort Myers
Lee County couple arrested in connection with at least 8 Subway burglaries
Early morning fire damages vacation home Monday in Bonita
Police beat Feb. 13, 2011
Lee County's Operation Medicine Cabinet turns up drug from 1964
Teachers hope Florida Legislature gives failing grade to Senate Bill 736 - POLL
Peltier column: Gov. Rick Scott's budget reins in, cuts funding for water districts
Bicyclist injured after crash with pickup truck in Cape Coral
Rock mining company wants excluded from Corps review in North Belle Meade
Police beat Feb. 12, 2011
MUG SHOTS: 15 busted in Fort Myers prostitution/john sting
Gov. Scott’s budget doesn’t cut mental health, substance abuse programs POLL
Judge rejects ex-banker’s fraud plea, says Naples woman negligent not criminal
PHOTOS: Despite rescue, owl dies after being hit by car on I-75
Lee detectives identify driver killed in motorcycle crash
South Lee Police Beat: Feb. 11, 2011
20-year-old Fort Myers woman awakens to find 3 men in bedroom
Rotary Run 2011 Registration Now Open
DNA evidence helps Lee County detectives solve 2006 cold case
PHOTOS: Fatal wreck shuts down Corkscrew Road in Lee County
Former FM Beach town manager, husband of porn star, applies for Bonita Springs job
Bathroom break in bushes at Bonita Springs club lands FGCU student in jail
Nearly 60 apply so far to be next Bonita Springs City Manager DATABASE OF CANDIDATES
Deputies: Struggle with gun occurs during Estero home invasion
Police beat: Feb. 10, 2011
Search for burglary suspect turns up 3 charged with drugs possession
Fort Myers man accused of stealing campaign funds from Lee Commissioner Frank Mann, capital funds from 3 Rotary Club accounts
No free lunch: Lee County students who forget their money, won’t get unlimited hot meals
Lehigh man killed in Fort Myers motorcycle-minivan crash
Man killed in Fort Myers motorcycle-minivan crash
Lee commissioners approve Hickory Boulevard widening project on Bonita Beach
13-year-old Bonita Springs boy accused of raping 3 kids under 12
Sixth Subway burglarized in Lee County within week
With $50 million deficit, Lee County looks to trim budget in human services and other departments
St. Matthew’s house to hold community forum about homeless facility
Wrong number: Pornographic text message sent to 9-year-old
YOUR SCHOOLS: Edison State College Collier campus hosts open house
Sheriff's dog credited for catching man accused of Bonita Springs car burglaries
Man accused of DUI crash with 8-year-old son in car
Woman accused of stealing wire from Home Depot with baby on-board
Man accused of hog hunting on private property
Police beat Feb. 6, 2011
VIDEO/PHOTOS: No love for government at Cambier Park party to celebrate the Constitution
Hate crimes up in Collier in 2010, but officials question validity of statistics
Police beat Feb. 5, 2011
Police arrest man in connection to a Fort Myers shooting on Thursday night
PHOTOS/POLL Estero Bay park, office on list of possible state park closings
Higher education briefs for the week of Feb. 6
South Lee Police Beat: Feb. 04, 2011
Deputies: Lee man who fought with in-laws charged with battery
Thieves snatch 27 beach chairs from 2 Bonita condos
Lehigh woman dies in car crash
Jury finds in favor of FGCU in firing lawsuit brought by former provost
Wrongful firing trial: Former FGCU Provost Bonnie Yegidis takes stand
Bonita residents comment on purchase of Everglades Wonder Gardens; item pulled from agenda
Four Lee County teens charged with making death threats on Facebook
Provost’s wrongful firing trial: President Bradshaw testifies about FGCU's dysfunctionality
Estero fire officials serve coffee, seek citizens' concerns
Former FGCU provost’s wrongful firing lawsuit starts with objections by both sides
Travelers advised to arrive to airport at least 2 hours early during season
More than 40 RSW flights cancelled due to massive storm across nation
2 seriously injured Monday afternoon in Estero crash
FHP alerts I-75 motorists to possible fog hazard today in Collier County
Bonita woman, 69, critically injured in wreck on U.S. 41
Bonita man gets 20-month prison sentence for selling drugs out of Buffalo Chips restaurant
U.S. 41 in Estero back open after accident shut road down in both directions
Lee County man accidentally shoots himself in head after raccoon hunting
Deputies look for woman who pepper-sprayed driver after Bonita Springs crash
San Carlos shooting suspect charged with stealing collectibles from his parents
15-year-old Lehigh student struck by SUV on way to school
PHOTOS: FGCU holds vigil for student killed in car crash
SEE THE PHOTOS: PugFest celebrates lovable pugs, raises money for Southwest Florida Reading Festival
FGCU getting less from state per student than other Florida universities
Police beat Jan. 30, 2011
Missing Person: Home invasion, robbery leads to possible abduction, police say
TRAFFIC ALERT: Fog again closes I-75 in Lee and Sarasota counties
FGCU student killed in crash
Appeal ruling throws out dozens of Collier, Lee driver license suspensions, may affect others
Police beat Jan. 29, 2011
MUG SHOT: Fort Myers man charged in San Carlos Park home invasion
TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 75 reopens in Lee County
29-year-old Fort Myers woman killed in Lehigh crash
South Lee County Police Beat: Jan. 28, 2011
From 1 charge to 8: South Fort Myers man flees from deputy, crashes car
Holy heist! Extremely old Bibles reported stolen from Lee County home
Lee woman calls 911 to report child abduction to help friend avoid arrest, but she gets arrested, too
Contentious hearing foreshadows bitter trial next week for FGCU ex-provost
FGCU athletics: Board of Trustees chair admits adding football "insurmountable task" right now
Lehigh middle school girl reports man tried to grab her at bus stop
Warrant served leads to 'marijuana tent' found in Lee home
Higher education briefs for the week of Jan. 30
Backers of Bonita buying golf course wonder about possible Wonder Gardens purchase - POLL
YOUR SCHOOLS: Local Catholic schools celebrate Catholic Schools Week
POLL: Proposed Bonita Springs homeless shelter faces opposition
Deputies: Purse snatching turns into road rage chase and crash in Fort Myers Beach
PHOTOS/POLL: Bonita Springs may buy Everglades Wonder Gardens
Cheap "Get motivated" seminar lures 8,000 to Germain; course costs thousands more
3 teens charged in vandalism at Canterbury School, Edison
Cape Coral mayor tosses citizen from council meeting over t-shirt
Lehigh Marine’s body headed home
PHOTOS/POLL Lee may widen sand at Fort Myers Beach during sea turtle nesting season
Red kettle kitty: Gold coin auction reaps nearly $13,000 for Salvation Army
Victim in San Carlos home invasion shooting charged with selling drugs
5 charged in two separate parties with under-age drinkers
Bonita Springs murder suspect accused of attacking inmate in jail
Authorities search for man accused of battering, choking wife
FGCU is latest state institution to look at banning smoking on campus PHOTOS/POLL
Collier high schools step up focus on students in lowest quarter of reading ability
Police beat Jan. 23, 2011
PHOTOS: Three-vehicle crash blocks Bonita Beach Road lane
MUG SHOT: VIDEO Fort Myers man nabbed in police chase
17-year-old Lehigh girl seriously injured in Saturday night crash
VIDEO: Car chase ends with crash, 1 arrest at Bonita Springs gated community
FGCU to interview three for business college dean vacancy
VIDEO/PHOTO: Heroes, new citizens take part in air show
MUG SHOTS: Traffic stop nets 7 pounds of marijuana, Lee deputies say
Police beat Jan. 22, 2011
Local Marine killed in Afghanistan
Vacant retail space in Bonita starting to fill up
Woman arrested in prostitution sting
Free helicopter show in Fort Myers on Saturday
South Lee Police Beat: Jan. 21, 2010
Lee deputy smells marijuana in passing car, charges driver with drug possession
Jewelry store burglary suspects caught on camera in Bonita - PHOTOS
Strong finish to Lee home sales in 2010 points to stronger 2011 market, some Realtors say
South Lee County Police Beat: Jan. 20, 2011
Couple arrested after being found unresponsive in car with baby in back seat
Estero man charged with cocaine possession after roommate allows home search
FGCU postpones cello recital
YOUR SCHOOLS: St. Elizabeth Seton to host open house
Lee County sheriff's sergeant out of job after love triangle
Lee considering $5M deal for 14 acres to expand Minnesota Twins spring training complex
Surveillance video records fight that ends in shooting death of two outside Lookers strip club
Higher education briefs for the week of Jan. 23
Lee Sheriff's Office: Crime down in 2010
8-year-old girl reports intruder in San Carlos Park home
Grandfather reports golf clubs stolen from Bonita Springs tournament
San Carlos Park man accused of raping young relative
Teen accused of stealing FP&L truck
2 Collier men arrested in fatal shooting at Lookers, a Fort Myers strip club
Dick Pegnetter, FGCU’s first and only dean of business, retires
FGCU makes move to purchase 12-acre parcel adjoining campus
Football feasibility study for FGCU says addition of sport likely well off in the future
PHOTOS: Man robs Fort Myers Beach bank, says he has a bomb
Lee County corporal resigns after sexual harrassment investigation
Man charged with pushing girlfriend in front of deputies
Football at FGCU on the agenda when board meets Tuesday
MUG SHOT: Police searching for suspect in shooting of two FGCU students
Employee of Nike Outlet charged with making bogus refunds
Bonita Springs woman spends night in woods after being robbed by two men
New estimate: Florida panther population could exceed 160
15-year-old charged with grand theft after deputies find stolen items in backpack
Bonita council to discuss security measures following two shootings
FGCU student who was shot during home invasion charged with marijuana possession
PHOTOS/POLL Reduced fluoride levels in water not raising concern in Collier, Lee
PHOTOS: Wenches, jousters flock to Medieval Faire
PHOTOS Job search is starting earlier for FGCU, Edison students
Collier, Lee officials agree with report that gas taxes don’t fully pay for roads
Boil water notice cancelled in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs coping with boil water notice
Funeral plans announced for Lee County deputy killed in motorcycle crash
Mother of dead infant in Lee County located, authorities say
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Accepting Grant, Service and Scholarship Applications
VIDEO: Baby's body found in North Fort Myers
Collier, Lee school districts examine plans for board members’ security
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Boil water notice issued for all Bonita Springs Utilities customers
Salvation Army to auction off 9 gold coins from red kettles
South Lee Police Beat: Jan. 14, 2011
Driving without headlights: San Carlos woman charged with DUI, blood alcohol level more than twice legal limit
Home invasion: 3 men steal drugs at gunpoint in Bonita Springs
South Fort Myers woman crashes Lexus into bus bench, charged with drunken driving
Team Rotary enters Harry Chapin Walk to Fight Hunger – Saturday, January 22, 2011, Miromar Outlets Mall
MUG SHOTS: 6 women arrested in Internet prostitution sting in Bonita Springs
VIDEO: Facebook prank ends with two Estero teens arrested
PHOTOS: Supporters rally around embattled Bonita Springs priest
PHOTO SEQUENCE: Florida panther uses underpass
Off-duty Lee County sheriff's deputy dies in motorcycle crash
Jake Couture slaying: Witnesses recount confrontation, night of chaos
Jake Couture slaying: Witnesses recount confrontation, night of chaos
Vegetable prices up, supplies down due to December freezes in Florida
NBC-2: Gas line explosion victim tells his story
Collier deputies investigating possible skeletal remains behind North Naples Walmart
Woman charged with stabbing husband in homeless camp
Teens charged with stealing, selling metal
Woman reports $300 in pennies stolen from lock box
Naples woman suspects movers of stealing $100,000 in jewelry
Man wearing blue underwear charged with burglary
Two men accused of lewd acts at Bonita Springs boat ramp
Lee County Port Commission names Frank Mann as 2011 chairman
Lee County School Board tightens security after recent shootings
Lee School Board considers cost saving contract with FPL; adjusts bell times for 2011-12
Golden Apple Teacher Program recognizes 70 Lee teachers
Lee County schools receive Race to the Top money
Citrus Park association manager receives threatening letter
YOUR SCHOOLS: St. Ann Catholic School to host open house
Lee creates task force to solve public transportation issues
6 jailed after Bonita Springs neighborhood argument gets out of hand
With 2 kids in the car, Naples man charged with drunk driving
Fired FGCU professor pursues reinstatement in Lee courts
PHOTOS Area historians reflect on day Florida seceded from union 150 years ago
Bonita Lions Club feeds the hungry every Saturday at pancake breakfast
PHOTOS: 10-year-old Estero girl helps mom give birth to baby brother
PHOTOS: 'Extreme Makeover' home to receive help from Naples company
Police beat Jan. 8, 2011
Body of 20-year-old Cape Coral man found in Costa Rica
Registered Lehigh sex offender charged with molesting 2 runaways
South Lee Police Beat: Jan 7, 2011
Employee accused of stealing from Bonita Springs Kmart
Proposed homeless shelter site in Bonita Springs stirring complaints
Naples man accused of stealing limos, Jaguar of man in jail
Lee Sheriff's Capt. resigns after internal investigation involving conduct
State Road 80 reopens in Hendry County after closed by spill
Can't drive 45: Speed limit will remain 35 on Imperial Parkway in Bonita
Proposed widening of Big Hickory Boulevard in Bonita Springs draws dozens to city hall
Bonita Springs candidate hopes to shake-up utilities board
South Lee Police Beat: Jan. 5, 2010
2 kids hide in closet while men break into Fort Myers home to steal TV
Lehigh man jailed on warrants after girlfriend accused of beating on him and his car
Bonita Council members set lofty expectations for next city manager
Lee County commissioner relieved to be cleared of ethics complaint
U.S. 41 widening in Estero to start in mid-January
YOUR SCHOOLS: Registration for Head Start program begins soon
George Collins expected to be named to Bonita Springs Local Planning Agency
Imperial Parkway speed limit to be discussed at Bonita Springs City Council
South Lee Police Beat: Jan 4, 2010
Florida Department of Education awards 11 Race to the Top grants
Police beat: Jan. 4, 2011
Land planning chief: Florida has decades worth of development capacity
Former Lee Memorial nurse agrees to plea deal in fraud case
Records: Money from failed North Naples school for kids with disabilities went to Nigeria
South Lee Police Beat: Jan 3, 2010
Man celebrating New Year's Eve reports more than $10,000 stolen from home
Two charged with breaking into home while couple hid in bathroom
South Fort Myers man charged with armed robbery of Minnesota man
2 men caught in wooded area accused of breaking into San Carlos Park home
Helicopter pilots injured from laser light North Naples teens pointed at them, reports say
Former FGCU provost’s wrongful firing lawsuit moves toward trial in early 2011
Police beat Jan. 2, 2011
PHOTOS: First babies of 2011 make due-date deadline
Police beat arrest mug galleries: Jan. 1, 2011
A recap of 2011 road projects planned for 2011 in Collier, Lee
Collier's annual fatalities held steady, Lee's continued decline in 2010
People to Watch in 2011
Fire district consolidation expected to be hot topic in 2011 in Collier, Lee POLLS
Bonita Springs man charged with raping young girl, relative
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 31, 2010
Corps identifies areas of Collier, Lee needing more scrutiny for rock mining
PHOTOS/POLL Readers, editors choose Top Ten local stories of 2010
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 30, 2010
21-year-old charged with burglary, grand theft
Teens charged with stealing $44.89 of alcoholic drinks from Circle K
Three boys arrested in Bonita Springs home burglary
Police beat: Dec. 30, 2010
VIDEO: Overdose sends 7 to hospital in South Fort Myers
Crazy Crimes of 2010: From naked in the wrong house to being chased by CIA
Shots for Tots Approaches Milestone
Bonita Springs Target closing its doors in January
Police Beat: Dec. 29, 2010
Lee County's Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign receives seven gold coins
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 29, 2010
Deputies: Target employee steals $400 from store
17-year-old charged with armed burglary, grand theft
VIDEO: 2 killed in crash involving Lee sheriff's cruiser
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 28, 2010
Man refuses to prosecute after sexual assault, robbery
Lee sheriff's deputy uses Taser on man after he resists arrest
MUG SHOT: Ontario woman accused of refusing to pay $23 bar tab, spitting on deputies
YOUR SCHOOLS: Adult and community education offers Mac classes
Police Beat: Dec. 28, 2010
Whatever happened to? Man who lost Fort Myers motel, won lawsuit over voodoo ritual
YOUR SCHOOLS: Seacrest to hold fashion show fund raiser
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 27, 2010
Man snatches woman's purse at Wendy's restaurant
MUG SHOT: Woman accused of trying to set boyfriend on fire after pouring Nyquil on him
Bonita woman reports being robbed early Christmas Eve
Teen arrested on Christmas Eve charged with burglary, grand theft
Scott appointments could affect U.S. Sugar options, water district’s future
Police Beat: Dec. 26, 2010
Whatever happened to? Raid, arrests at Buffalo Chips restaurant in Bonita Springs
Whatever happened to? Fort Myers woman who kept dead mom in home
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 24, 2010
Two teens arrested for shoplifting, possessing booze
Minnesota man reports armed robbery in Fort Myers Beach
Sixth gold coin found in Lee County Salvation Army kettle
Holiday decorations stolen from four San Carlos homes
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 23, 2010
Two more men charged in golf club beating
Fort Myers woman reports Christmas gifts stolen from home
YOUR SCHOOLS: Fall sports academic champions announced
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Drivers identified in Bonita Springs fatal crash on U.S. 41
VIDEO: Plane flips over on Page Field runway
Laura Bush will read at Feb. 11 literacy event in Bonita Springs
Detectives: Father took infant with him on shoplifting spree
Home resales down 33 percent in Lee County
Florida panther found dead in Lee County
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 22, 2010
Higher education briefs for the week of Dec. 26
PHOTOS: 1 killed another critical after head-on collision in Bonita Springs
18-year-old accused of stealing thousands from employer
Bonita Springs man robbed at gunpoint, deputies say
Man released from jail who reported home burglarized now says 2 limos, Jag stolen
Record 5th gold coin donated this year in Salvation Army red kettles in Lee County
PHOTOS: Car plunges into Lehigh Acres canal
Man charged with grand theft in kiosk case
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 21, 2010
MUG SHOTS: 2 women arrested in Bonita Springs on prostitution charges
Christmas gifts stolen from Lehigh Acres home
Share your photos of today's lunar eclipse
What were Top 10 local stories in 2010? Tell us what you think
Whatever happened to? Proposed public golf course in Bonita Springs
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 20, 2010
San Carlos man released from jail, finds home burglarized
Bonita Springs man charged with robbery
Two Fort Myers men busted for drag racing
Deputies: Soccer player arrested for hitting opponent
Southwest Florida International Airport sees 9% traffic increase in November
Bonita Springs fire district offers cold weather safety tips
Up for sale: Everglades Wonder Gardens owner looking for buyer amid health concerns
Mississippi pair arrested after trying to hit Lee deputy with car at Coconut Point
Census survey shows Collier richer and older than state, nation
VIDEO: K-9 units nab 2 suspects after high-speed chase
VIDEO: Coconut Point shoplifting incident turns into high-speed chase in Lee County
PHOTOS/POLL Local seafood or imported? Debating the pros and cons of choosing
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 17, 2010
Son accused of stealing, pawning $10K of mom's jewelry
Unemployment rates rise in November for Collier, Lee
School bus stuck in sinkhole in Fort Myers
TECO officials meet with Lee County Commissioners to discuss gas explosion
Higher education briefs for the week of Dec. 19
MUG SHOT: San Carlos Park woman charged with prostitution after massage turns into sex offer
Miami man charged with credit card crimes at Coconut Point
Police Beat: Dec. 16, 2010
RANKINGS LIST: Southwest Florida a popular retirement place, study shows
Bonita council lays out a timeline for hiring a new city manager
From longer school year to pension reform, Lee County gives state reps wish list
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 15, 2010
Fort Myers man charged in Bonita Springs store theft
Bonita Springs approves $25,000 for Economic Development Council to create jobs
Invocation – Club Meeting of December 15, 2010
Lee School District looks to modify start, end times for elementary, high schools
Everglades Wonder Gardens for sale; some hope public can purchase the land
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 14, 2010
Lee County School events cancelled after 4:30 p.m.
Man charged with leaving kids in car arrested again
Diaper dump: Two women accused of stealing from Coconut Point store
No settlement in FGCU wrongful termination suit; case heads to trial
Brent Batten: FGCU should pass on football, look to the obscure
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 13, 2010
Bonita man accused of trashing neighbor's house
San Carlos man charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend
Bonita man beaten with golf clubs during home-invasion robbery
YOUR SCHOOLS: Collier accepting applications for school choice and out-of-zone
PHOTOS: FGCU graduation: For cancer survivor, diploma first step in uncertain future
25th Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade lights up faces, Imperial River
Wreath ceremony on the Gulf honors those who have served in Armed Forces
When will FGCU field a football team? The $100 million question after feasibility study
Get Motivated Seminar at Germain Arena is $1.95, so how can it make money?
Lee looks at stricter checks of taxi drivers; rules already in place elsewhere
Sink to your death: Agencies do little to ensure motorists escape sinking cars POLLS
Worker still critical, lawsuit in progress a month after TECO gas explosion
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 10, 2010
Bonita tennis instructor finds stolen racket for sale in pawnshop
Good Samaritan carjacked after pulling over to help disabled vehicle
Another Lee middle school boy arrested after officials say he failed to follow orders
St. Matthew's House finds new home in Bonita Springs
Congratulations to New Club Directors & Officers
Funding for I-75 airport interchange in 2010-11 budget
Higher education briefs for the week of Dec. 12
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 9, 2010
Bonita Springs couple arrives home from trip minus jewelry
Metal pole stops San Carlos teen from eluding deputies
MUG SHOT: Miami woman charged with possessing fake credit cards
FGCU Fall Graduates
Motorcyclist killed when he hits a tree in Fort Myers
UPDATE/PHOTOS: Arrest made in Lee County bank robbery
Lee School Board wants community involved in replacing superintendent Browder
Witness: Cape Coral victim set himself on fire
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 8, 2010
BP pays: Local workers get checks from oil disaster
PHOTOS: It snows at Bonita Springs' Holiday in the Park Festival
Best of the Chefs Reign Supreme
Lee County commissioners could give doctors a break on impact fees
Bonita Springs vet spent Pearl Harbor manning machine gun on U.S.S. Pennsylvania
Lee taxi drivers may soon face background checks
VIDEO: Cold days best for manatee viewing
Police Beat: Dec. 6, 2010
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 6, 2010
MUG SHOTS: 2 incidents at Fire Pit City Grill result in 3 arrests
Chinese restaurant employees robbed six times since May
SW Florida under freeze warning tonight
Gov.-elect Rick Scott's weeklong jobs tour won't include Southwest Florida
Lee student enrollment rising again, more school construction planned
Woman's body found floating in Fort Myers Beach canal
A warm feeling: FGCU Empty Bowls Soup Lunch raises money for charities
Long meeting yields no solutions to long bus rides in Lee County
4 men arrested in connection with South Lee County auto burglaries
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 3, 2010
Four men charged with stealing from vehicles at Fort Myers businesses
Two Bonita Springs Middle School students charged with snorting painkiller in class
Computer hacker gives motel perfect score on surveys
PHOTOS: Suspicious package leads to arrest of two on ecstasy, cocaine, pot charges
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 2, 2010
VIDEO: Target shopper who may have stayed after closing steals iPods
FGCU student charged with possessing fake driver's licenses
Looney larceny: Sylvester, Tweety Bird statue stolen from Fort Myers home
Fort Myers man dies in car crash this morning
Committee asks Bonita council for $100,000 pledge for economic development
Bonita Springs City Manager Gary Price set to retire in June
YOUR SCHOOLS: Mini Empty Bowls event to help combat hunger
Higher education briefs for the week of Dec. 5
City of Bonita Springs to name new liason to Estero
South Lee County Police Beat: Dec. 1, 2010
Bonita Springs middle school student arrested for failing to stay quiet
MUG SHOTS: Marijuana found in BMW dashboard during traffic stop
Collier County has highest percent of class size violations
Miromar Outlets looking for amendment to Lee County's LED light code
Lee deputy fired for Taser misuse
Bonita Springs may create panel to help economy
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 30, 2010
San Carlos couple's home burglarized while they were inside
Lee County starts unveiling plans, improvements for Fort Myers Beach park
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 29, 2010
In trouble again: Man busted for having sex in bathroom accused of beating girlfriend
Thieves steal $50K in games, accessories from GameStop
Not so lucky: Bonita man sends $20,000 to $100,000 to people believing he won sweepstakes
FGCU class teaches students to become savvy news consumers
Naples may join wave of agencies refinancing debt to get lower rates
Mosquitoes bringing new, scarier diseases to Florida
Making the grade: FGCU student-athletes have higher GPA than peers
PHOTOS/VIDEO Getting fresh: Schools, local farms partner to provide produce for kids
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 26, 2010
Bonita Springs man falls victim to bogus e-mail requesting money
Bonita family's Thanksgiving argument ends with arrest after woman throws piggy bank at sister
Thieves break through drywall to get into Comcast office to steal cash
PHOTOS: Black Friday draws big crowds in Collier, South Lee
LIVE BLOG/PHOTOS: Scenes from Black Friday in Collier, south Lee
Hotel bookings rebound from last Thanksgiving
Higher education briefs for the week of Nov. 28
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South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 24, 2010
Bonita Springs man arrested, spotted driving over 100 mph, admits to drinking on the job
TRAVEL DAY: Most Southwest Florida airport flights on time, so far
Human trafficking charges not filed against woman accused of prostituting daughter
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 23, 2010
LISTS OF NAMES: Collier, Lee residents still owed nearly $1 million in IRS refunds
Bonita Springs residents lose $10 beach pass; $60 option will be available
Walmart decreases building size for proposed Estero location
Wrongful termination civil trial against FGCU moved to January
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 22, 2010
YOUR SCHOOLS: Elementary rezoning meetings scheduled
San Carlos man, woman charged with armed robbery
$80,000 yacht reported stolen from Fort Myers Beach
Give thanks, give blood and save lives at local blood drives
Bye-bye Bonita beach pass? Lee County expected to kick sand on $10 deal
PHOTOS: Taste of Bonita fills appetites of thousands
Texas man falls to death in Estero ATV crash
Edison State College unveils courses to expand autism awareness
Edison State College unveils courses to expand autism awareness
Naples man charged with flipping friend’s car, leaving the scene
Walking to give thanks: Hundreds gather at Miromar Outlets to benefit St. Jude hospital
POLL: Black Thursday?: More businesses opening before Friday to offer sales
PHOTOS: Naked truth: Some passengers find airport security machines offensive
The Weekend in Photos: See photos from all this weekend's events
Condo craze: Prime Fort Myers riverfront property up for grabs
Graduate admissions requirements at FGCU may get tougher
VIDEO: 5-year-old struck, killed by pickup truck in Fort Myers
Family of victim shoulders true burden of gas line explosion
South Lee Police Beat: Nov. 19, 2010
Bonita Springs masseuse charged with offering sex act
Three people get away from mall security after stealing 30 panties
Attorney General refiles complaint against Bonita Bay Group
Fort Myers-based Alorica Inc. gets financial incentives for expansion
Community groups gathering food for needy families
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 18, 2010
Naples man expecting to win big at poker, gets arrested instead
Bonita mayor urges residents to contact Lee about keeping beach passes
Firefighters deliver 1,000 pounds of food for St. Matthew’s House Thanksgiving
Fire officials collecting sweatshirts for 'Bundle up Bonita' program
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 18, 2010
Bonita Springs woman says she was robbed in lottery ticket scam
Bonita Springs new logo use won't be widespread
Tommy Bahamas co-founder reports burglaries at his, neighbor's homes
MUG SHOTS: Three arrested in Miromar Outlets shoplifting ring
Chico's reports higher third-quarter profits
VIDEO: Is Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott still a fan of Sarah Palin?
Estero fire-rescue kicks off holiday toy drive this week
Change of guard: New members sworn in on Collier, Lee school boards
After thieves hit home twice, FGCU’s assistant athletic director believes his family was stalked
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 16, 2010
Man accused with snatching purse from woman at Publix
$5 million grant approved for unnamed pharmaceutical company in Lee County
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 15, 2010
Double trouble: Two vehicles stolen from FGCU assistant athletic director's driveway
Former Fort Myers police officer charged with DUI
House party: Mom arrested for serving booze to minors
Sinks plugged, water running for nearly week causes thousands in damage to Estero home
Man crashes car into Naples bank, says CIA targeted him
New neighboring developments, campus expansion, planned at FGCU
37 Collier, Lee students nominated to U.S. service academies
10 Most Wanted in Collier County as of Nov. 11
Great weather continues this week in Southwest Florida
Motorcyclist dies in 3-vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres
Revamped Florida law allows wrongly arrested to get record cleared, but few using it
Lee could increase cremation fee as it reviews various service charges
Estero's future: From downtown to river district group discusses possibilities
Check out photos from 24th American SandSculpting on Fort Myers Beach
Some businesses gain as others scramble to avoid loss from gas main break
Can businesses collect lost revenue from gas line break?
It's official: Conforti wins Bonita Springs Fire race over Grantt
Restaurants improvise kitchens, menus during gas outage
Cafe of Life in need of volunteers, food on Thanksgiving
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 12, 2010
San Carlos man charged with stealing SUV, burglarizing house
Have you been affected by the gas line break?
Deputies find drugs, booze, teenage girls in speeding car
Restaurant openings/closings due to the gas line explosion
8,000 homes, restaurants without gas
Video/photos: 8,000 homes, businesses without gas following gas line break in Fort Myers
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 11, 2010
Some veterans made it home only to lose their homes years later
Veterans Day 2010: Taps, tears and remembering those served
Daughter accused of pawning mother's jewelry
Bonita Spring fire commissioners seeking pension reform
FGCU assistant athletic director's championship sports rings stolen from home
TRAFFIC ALERT: State Road 82 and Colonial Boulevard closed due to a gas line explosion
Aaarrrggghhh: Man dressed in $1500 pirate costume sought for grand theft
Fort Myers-Cape Coral see increase in home prices during third quarter
VIDEO: Naples man arrested in Lee County slaying
Man kicked in groin by intoxicated driver during road rage incident
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 10, 2010
Veterans Day events in Southwest Florida
FGCU strikes 5-year deal to continue monitoring oysters
VIDEO: Text message results in student charged with selling marijuana at school
Immokalee woman accused of stealing girl's piggybank with $2
Water managers vote against proposal to help Caloosahatchee River
One injured after Lehigh school bus accident
PHOTOS: Counterfeit credit cards discovered during I-75 traffic stop
Toys sought for Bonita Springs Fire-Rescue 'Tots' drive
South Lee County grandmother thinks 'grandson' is in Canadian jail, sends money
County agrees to start Bonita Beach Road widening in 2011 -- ahead of schedule
Love Yoga celebrates grand opening with gifts to the Naples community
VIDEO: Two killed, two injured in Lehigh Acres crash
Accused killer added to Lee County's 10 Most Wanted list
VIDEO: Lee County agrees to study Bonita beach parking sticker issue
MUG SHOT: Naples man charged with stalking ex-girlfriend
Bonita Springs teens arrested in 50-cent robbery, car burglaries
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 9, 2010
VIDEO: Judge rules Johan Santana's rape accuser must reveal identity
Dogs have day of shopping at Miromar Outlet Mall
Expect gasoline prices to rise this week because of higher crude, weaker dollar, increased payrolls
Good day! Cool weather continues, but will warm up a bit
Construction manager reports cash stolen from truck
Fast food employee accused of using customer's credit card at weight loss center
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 8, 2010
John Dolan says he enjoyed World Series of Poker run
Body found floating in Cape Coral canal
Amendment 8 defeated, Collier and Lee schools weigh reducing class sizes
Collier schools out to ‘stop the cheaters’ in changing school zones
Southwest Florida residents turn out, make strides for autism research
Lee leaders look at ways to sustain sound economy, environment
North Fort Myers detective's reunion missions make for successful TV
From Naples to Tallahassee: Rick Scott's improbable rise to Florida's governor
Weekend events: Looking for something to do?
Bonita Springs' John Dolan hopes to continue World Series of Poker run
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Expect traffic delays Sunday morning during "Bikers for Babies" in Collier and Lee counties
Higher education briefs for the week of Nov. 7
Grantt trailing by a 'bushy eyebrow': No winner yet in Bonita Fire District race
Deputies: Homeowner finds crying 12-year-old boy attempting to steal from him
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 5, 2010
Babysitter charged with shaking 7-month-old baby to death
Lee officials look to do away with $10 Bonita beach parking passes
Police Beat: Nov. 4, 2010
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 4, 2010
Woman accused of crashing into tennis courts drunk, biting deputy
Frequently Asked Questions about The Christmas Tree Sale and Charity Event
Two incumbents, three newcomers elected to Lee Memorial Hospital Board
Paige Miles 'wheels keep on turning' while preparing to headline two shows, release debut album
Mann of the hour: Familiar name wins Lee County judge seat
UPDATE: Collier sheriff's deputies find missing North Naples woman
Police Beat: Nov. 3, 2010
Em-On’s big on flavor, low on price
Frank Langella's fluid voice to open the Phil's 2010-11 season
Republicanos logran sólida mayoría en Cámara de Representantes
California rechaza legalización de marihuana
Demócratas retienen mayoría en el Senado
Fishing Report: Let's hope approaching cold front doesn't start pattern
MUG SHOT: Kissimmee woman charged with prostitution in East Naples
Republicanos convierten descontento en EEUU en ganancia electoral
Estates man holds rifle to girlfriend's ribs during questioning, deputies say
Arrest made in golf cart hit-and-run at ACE Group Classic
Deputies: One man responsible for two separate murders
Here's the poop: 13-year-old boy urinates, defecates on neighbor's floor
Review: Florida Rep turns on the laughter with 'Noises Off'
Judge dismisses charges against Collier sheriff's deputy
VIDEO: Gulf Coast High grad fights for life as deputies search for hit-and-run suspect
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 3, 2010
YOUR SCHOOLS: Community School student gets perfect score on SATs
Police: 24-year-old woman shoves grandma after argument about drug use
Local golf: Estero's Meyer tied for 27th after second day of Champions Tour Q-School
Police Beat: Nov. 2, 2010
Voter turnout jumps 10 percent in Collier, 5 percent in Lee compared to last midterm
Hall, Bigelow win re-election in Lee County Commission race
Election Day 2010: Results
Bonita, Estero fire seats: Incumbents have early leads
PHOTOS Scott's lead for Florida governor about 210,000 as more totals released
Mann leads Fernandez for Lee County judge seat
Hometown Democracy (Amendment 4) loses statewide, and in Collier, Lee
Fischer captures Lee County School board seat
Sarasota firefighter charged with punching man after dog dispute
Bonita Springs clerk helps deputies nab man with counterfeit credit cards
MUG SHOTS: U.S. 41 dirt bike, car chase ends with two arrested
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 2, 2010
Foreclosure filings drop during October in Lee thanks to freeze
UPDATE: Northbound I-75 reopens at Caloosahatchee bridge
Strong turnout predicted in Lee, Collier as election day arrives
Police Beat: Nov. 1, 2010
Jeannie, Lt. Dangle busted for alcohol-filled Halloween bash with minors
PHOTOS: Nearly Naked Mile run at FGCU raises money for charity
South Lee County Police Beat: Nov. 1, 2010
Lee commissioners consider reducing impact fees
Higher education briefs for the week of Oct. 31
Lee looks at cutting fees to spur business development, like Collier did
POLL Other states have open primary system; would it work in Florida?
Fort Myers man killed while trying to find dog on I-75 in Sarasota
Police Beat: Oct. 30, 2010
Judge lets Samir Cabrera move to Miami area for job
Testing does not reveal why hundreds of fighting conchs washed ashore
MUG SHOTS: Fort Myers Police nab 15 in prostitution sting
Two Lee County men charged in chop shop probe
Candidates putting out fires about accusations in Bonita fire board races
WATCH THE AD: Rape TV ad latest aired in Lee Senate race that saw $900,000 spent
Sink vs. Scott: Down to the wire, candidates trade barbs, tout credentials
Arson related fire rips through South Fort Myers home
POLLS Scott vs. Sink: Where they stand on these 10 issues
Don’t like choices? Here’s a look at unknowns for Florida governor and Senate
PHOTOS Bonita Bay members who took over club from developer give it new look
Lee commission candidates size up need for budget cuts, jobs, economic recovery
POLL Rick Scott’s campaign spending cited in finance reform amendment debate
POLL School leaders do their budget math as class-size amendment goes to a vote
Governor’s election: $74 million, counting; Scott’s own money $55 million-plus
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Debbie Jordan
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Tammy Hall
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Debbie Jackow
Woman uses cell GPS to track stolen iphone
Lee deputy, three others report guns stolen
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 29, 2010
On the bus with Rick Scott: Campaign upbeat despite trailing in poll, haircut time
Jury convicts Richard Elkins of murder in brutal Bonita Springs slaying
Winter, Hiller the leaders in contributions in Collier election contests
VIDEO: Blown tire causes dumptruck rollover on I-75
PHOTOS McCollum supporters slowly warm up to joining Rick Scott camp
Lee County man diagnosed with West Nile virus
Rick Scott would pick agency head, but vows to stay clear of any state Solantic probe
UPDATE: Jurors to begin deliberations in Bonita Springs homicide case
Chaos in downtown Fort Myers as power out at Lee County jail
POLL: Balance the federal budget? Your chance to speak out on Tuesday’s ballot
Lehigh Acres woman accused of burning girl with hot soup
$10,000 in cigarettes reported stolen from Bonita Springs store
86-year-old man not 'lovin' it', jailed for trespassing at McDonald's
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 27, 2010
UPDATE: Alex Sink rallies supporters in Fort Myers
Jury asked to look beyond physical evidence in Bonita Springs murder trial
PHOTOS: Fighting conchs invade Bonita Beach
Deputies: Dog groomer suffers bites, scratches ... from a human
VIDEO/POLL: Lee County changes concealed weapons law, guns allowed at parks, Little League
YOUR SCHOOLS: First Baptist Academy to host open house
Mann vs. Fernandez: Who has right background to be Lee County judge?
Lee School Board candidates differ on what top issue is
PHOTOS Rick Scott begins final campaign push: ‘We’re going to have a big win’
Affidavit: Maze of bank accounts used in Bonita Springs condo embezzlement
55-year-old man drowns off Fort Myers Beach
Trash talk: Collier may burn some of its garbage in Lee incinerator
UPDATE: Opening statements begin in Bonita Springs beating death trial
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 26, 2010
Commissioners lift ban on concealed weapons at Lee County Parks
VIDEO: Swingers' club in south Lee County busted on alcohol charge
POLLS: Alex Sink, Rick Scott take off gloves in final gubernatorial debate
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 25, 2010
Property owners by Collier landfill question why their land offer was rejected
The dirt fliers and ads get slicker in contentious Rivera-Garcia race
Diverse ballot: Will race or gender play a role in Florida governor election?
Sen. Bill Nelson touts algae-based fuel at south Lee plant
Naples Daily News/Zogby Poll: Hometown Democracy amendment loses ground
Naples Daily News/Zogby Poll: Alex Sink opens lead over Rick Scott
Women claim they were inappropriately touched by Coconut Point masseur
MUGSHOTS: 3 women arrested in Bonita Springs prostitution busts
Jury selection begins Monday in Bonita Springs beating death case
VIDEO: Children rescued from locked car while dad shops in Fort Myers store, deputies say
Congressional opponents Mack, Roach question past foreign policy decisions
Rotary Hosts Mini Golf Tournament – A Fun & Financially Successful Event!
POLL Hometown Democracy debate: Would land-use votes create economic havoc?
Hometown Democracy amendment: What opposing groups have to say
Proximus Mobility: Naples tech company helps retailers reach nearby customers
Car strikes teen pedestrian at South Fort Myers High School
Girl, 3, in critical condition after falling into pool
Shirtless heroes: Bonita Springs firefighters release 2011 calendar
VIDEO: Two charged with embezzling $300K from Bonita condo association
Teacher at Bonita autism school believes she was swindled
South Lee Police Beat: Oct 22, 2010
Deputies: Evidence of animal sacrifice found at grow house
MUG SHOT: Lee County man charged in south Fort Myers arson-homicide
Higher education briefs for the week of Oct. 23
Man charged with firing gun during fight at Estero bar
Prado Cinema Cafe in Bonita Springs closes for good
Bonita Springs promotes John Gucciardo to assistant city manager
POLL/What's in a name: Resident makes pitch to change city of Bonita Springs' name
Pair accused of selling fake DVDS in Walmart parking lot
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 20, 2010
Fort Myers woman accused of using children as prostitutes, drug runners
Mother awaits call that could bring her abducted 10-year-old son home
Lee teachers get 1 percent raise, 1 percent bonus in new contract
East Lee County High student charged with fondling classmates
Tempting Auction Items Dazzle At Second Glass Slipper Ball
PHOTOS: Algenol Biofuels unveils south Lee laboratory that will grow ethanol
Bonita Springs movie employees claim they haven't been paid, doubt theater's future
Study: Red Sox Stadium expected to bring more than $30M to Lee County
Two shot in Fort Myers road rage incident
Voters met with long lines on first day of early voting in Southwest Florida
YOUR SCHOOLS: LWIT to host open house
Greater Naples Better Government Committee supports Amendment 2, 8; opposes 4
Lee County man charged with hosting underage house party
Lee County man accused of raping family's babysitter
Looking Back: Southwest Florida from the air
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Congress District 14 candidate William St. Claire
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Congress District 14 candidate James Roach
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Congress District 14 candidate Connie Mack
Woman dies in Lee County trailer home fire
Economy and jobs key issues as Congressman Mack faces Roach, St. Claire
Browder’s exit creates new challenge for Lee School Board candidates
UPDATE: Death ruled homicide in south Fort Myers house fire
Police Beat: Oct. 16, 2010
PHOTOS Gator Tales: State trapper hooked on dirty job, despite low payoff for hide, meat
Judge rules Elkins' confession admissible in Bonita Springs homicide case
Lee jailer fired following investigation into domestic violence charge
Community concern is common but conflicting issue for Lee commission candidates
VIDEOS South Lee fire district candidates differ on budget cuts, reform
Mom says bullying of her daughter at Bonita school shows law doesn’t go far enough
Cypress Lake High student arrested after handgun found in his backpack
MUG SHOTS: Two arrested during Bonita Springs prostitution sting
Boy charged with slugging wheelchair-bound, elderly stepfather
PHOTOS: Officer who crashed into Bonita Springs ditch diverted by laptop
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 15, 2010
PHOTOS: Lee deputy crashes police cruiser into ditch in Bonita Springs
VIDEO Early voting: Here are times and locations in Collier, Lee counties
Girlfriend of double-homicide suspect charged in car dealer fraud case
Local education leaders discuss longer school years, other topics at FGCU forum
Bonita Springs resident proposes changing the city’s name to Bonita Beach
Lee woman sentenced to 2 1/2 years for forcing women into prostitution
Transgender woman alleges rape in Fort Myers lawsuit against NFL cornerback Eric Green
Toddler found wandering Bonita Springs street for second time in 2 weeks
Toddler found wandering in Bonita Springs for second time in two weeks
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 13, 2010
Bonita Springs double homicide suspect strikes deal with prosecutors
Charity fundraising jar stolen from South Fort Myers convenience store
Editorial: Recommendations for Lee Memorial Board non-partisan races
Truck, trailer, other items totaling $50,000 stolen from Bonita Springs business
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 12, 2010
Volvo proves big things can come in small packages
Volvo and Heico Sportiv team up again to release a limited-edition model
Woman recovering from crash into Bonita Springs businesses
He said, she said: Two accused of stealing from each other
Lee County man accused of punching deputy during hotel disturbance
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 11, 2010
FGCU students work on campus to combate climate change
YOUR SCHOOLS: Golden Gate High School gears up for Operation Give Thanks
Five seats sought by 14 candidates for Lee Memorial Hospital Board
Future Volvo models will protect more than just its drivers
PHOTOS Stimulus money helps Lee police agencies improve crimefighting
PHOTOS FGCU earning distinction both as research, teaching university
Collier may ease policy against aid to nonprofits to help children’s group
South Lee Police Beat: Oct. 8, 2010
New details emerge in Lee County incest case
Bonita Springs council creates downtown district without live music
Have you seen this man? Lee deputies search for suspect in burglaries
Vehicle crashes into CGrape building in Bonita
Former federal agent says there's no secret to good job screening practices
Naples man sentenced to 7 years in stabbing death of San Carlos Park man
Cleaning lady accused of taking her employer to the cleaners
Burglary victim helps nab suspect
South Fort Myers pair charged in sales tax fraud ring
Election commission investigating false e-mails by Bonita Springs fire board candidate
Higher education briefs for the week of Oct. 9
Lee County tourism bureau announces partnership with Lonely Planet
Two crashes create traffic woes in Collier, Lee counties
Java jolted: Coconut Point water pipe break leaves some without coffee
About 5,000 FPL customers began Thursday with no power
PHOTOS Bonita plaza merchants hope new Cinema Café helps lure customers
South Lee County Police Beat: oct. 7, 2010
San Carlos Park woman scammed out of nearly $4,000, deputies say
South Lee County Police Beat: Oct. 6, 2010
Naples Daily News/Zogby Poll: Scott-Sink neck and neck in race for governor
VIDEO: Lee County woman charged with child porn, incest
Interim Lee superintendent may receive 9 percent raise
VIDEO: Fort Myers streets closed due to fire at recycling facility
Lee County plumber faces grand theft charges in Key West
Booty call turned bad: Woman says date destroyed phone, hit her
Lehigh Acres 'pill mill' shut down, authorities say
South Lee Police Beat: Oct. 5, 2010
No beer buzz: Estero council flattens stand-alone bar proposal
YOUR SCHOOLS: Lely Battle of the Bands set for this weekend
Looking Back: More historical photos from Naples
San Carlos man accused of choking, throwing teen boy
South Lee Police Beat: Oct. 4, 2010
Lee County deputy suspended after off-duty confrontation
Lehigh man dies after falling from bed of truck driven by Immokalee man
Policy banning free-standing bars on agenda tonight in Estero
Fort Myers Beach considering trolley-only lane to alleviate tourism traffic congestion
This week at naplesnews.com: Who is leading for Senate, governor? Amendment 4 poll
MUG SHOTS: Two moms charged with allowing daughters to host party with alcohol
Estero fire commissioner charged with causing $1400 damage to community gate
PHOTOS Agencies helping home-bound seniors struggle to find volunteer drivers
Gunman sought in Fort Myers Wendy's robbery
PHOTOS/POLL Big Bin: Wheels of controversy surround rolling recycling bins
Sanibel bids farewell to native son Sam Bailey
South Lee Police Beat: Oct. 1, 2010
MUG SHOTS: Seven arrested in Fort Myers prostitution sting
63-year-old man charged with keying neighbors car
Three charged with pepper spraying clerk while stealing booze
Lehigh girl awakens to naked boy in her room
Steve McIntosh named Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year
VIDEO: Gas leak forces officials to cancel FGCU classes, close Ben Hill Griffin Parkway
FGCU sports: Athletic department feels good after NCAA peer review visit
MUG SHOTS: 2 Lee County women arrested in undercover pill trafficking bust
Rotarians Sweep Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Awards 2010
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 30, 2010
St. Matt's backs out of proposed homeless shelter on Bonita Beach Road
CallMiner secures $3M investment to assist with expansion
YOUR SCHOOLS: National Achievement Scholarship Program names finalists
Bonita Springs man charged with draining gas into protected wetland
VIDEO: Death investigation underway after shooting in Harlem Heights area of Fort Myers
Boy suspended from elementary school for having weapon in backpack
Sixth suspect arrested in Bonita Springs homicide
Signs that ban concealed firearms illegal, Lee County attorney says
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 28, 2010
Bonita Springs council approves budget; keeps Lee Sheriff’s Office substation open 24 hours
Crist hopes his independent U.S. Senate candidacy will break Washington gridlock
Bare facts: Couple charged with having sex outside convenience store
Caught on tape: Woman charged with stealing purse from shopping cart
Looking Back: Historical photos, postcards from Naples
POLL Rep. Mack opposes lifting Cuba travel ban, challenger Roach open to negotiate
Lee officials delay demolition of house where woman lived with dead mother
Higher education briefs for the week of Sept. 27
Fifth suspect arrested in connection with Bonita Springs double homicide
POLL/PHOTOS Change that’s brewing would allow free-standing bars in Estero
PHOTOS Demand for college courses spikes among Collier high school students
POLL/PHOTOS: Marco Rubio touts free enterprise at Coconut Point in Estero
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Names 2010-2011 Woman of the Year
PHOTOS: Tanker truck accident closes Corkscrew Road
Volunteers cleaning home where Fort Myers woman lived with her dead mother
FGCU student killed in Orlando car crash
Larry Tihen sworn in as interim Lee County Superintendent
Target employee charged with stealing money from cash registers
Local lawyer challenges Estero High students to create personal ‘Constitution’
Driver causes $5K in damage by doing 'doughnuts' on Stoneybrook Golf Course
15-year-old boy charged with pushing, hitting mother who grounded him
South Lee County Police Beat: September 24, 2010
VIDEO: Lee County approves $2B budget with same tax rate since 2008
VIDEO: Deputies investigating case of missing bees
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 23, 2010
Samir Cabrera asks permission to travel to Broward County for the day
Fast exit: Saturday is last day for Lee Superintendent James Browder; Larry Tihen named interim
VIDEO/POLL: Art or gang symbol? Student suspended over tattoo
Lee deputies search for man who caused $10,000 damage to ATM
Hammerhead shark found on Bonita Beach becomes valuable research tool
Water main break in Estero area
Four men arrested in truck creeping along I-75 face theft charges; all list occupation as 'crim
YOUR SCHOOLS: Car wash to benefit victims of Haitian earthquake
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 22, 2010
Jim Browder's successor? Lee School Board to hold special meeting to discuss
VIDEO: 2 rehabbed manatees to be released in Cape Coral
Search underway for capsized boat in Boca Grande Pass
FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw gets praise, raise, bonus
Rammed: Truck driver accelerates into San Carlos Park gated community
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 21, 2010
NCAA officials visiting FGCU next week as Division I requirement
Ruling on donations to Charlie Crist Republican fund delayed
Bonita Springs fire district votes to increase tax rate
Bigelow questions Hall, Judah about trip to Washington D.C.
New York Mets coming to Fort Myers City of Palms Park for fall league
Naples man's quick thinking leads to armed robbery arrest
Lee Superintendent James Browder accepts V.P. job at Edison
PHOTOS Lotto winner who bought Batteries Plus franchise opens Bonita Springs store
South Lee County Police Beat: September 20, 2010
Good Time Charlie’s Family Fun Center planned for Bonita Springs
Home of Fort Myers woman living with skeleton will be demolished
Bonita Springs church displaced by fire gets help from fellow church
Bonita Springs man charged with fondling two relatives while babysitting
Kids Against Hunger Packaging Event – Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 9-11 am
Looking Back: More classic photos of Naples landmarks
FGCU student rejected for federal aid because her grades are too high PHOTOS
Hurdle cleared, Collier and Lee schools scramble for millions in Race to the Top
Protecting the innocent: Guardian ad litems help vulnerable children in court
FGCU admissions rule allows for rejection based on student’s health POLL
Naples considers policy to give contract preference to local companies
VIDEO: Federal judge orders Cabrera released pending decision on trial
South Lee land preservation buy finalized: $3.8 million for owner, $810,000 for lawyer
Unemployment in August grows in Lee, Collier
It’s a brand new day for the YMCA: Southwest Florida chapters roll out new look
13-year-old girl arrested after middle school brawl
Two arrested after sister turns in suspected new truck thief
Tractor, equipment valued at more than $23,000 reported stolen
South Lee County Police Beat: September 17, 2010
Higher education briefs for the week of Sept. 19
Funeral held for slain police dog
Florida Board of Governors approves FGCU education doctorate
Lee Superintendent James Browder finalist for job in Las Vegas
Mom leaves crash scene to take children home, returns to get arrested
Slain police dog to receive full police honors in memorial
Bonita Springs tweaks proposed logo, wants community approval
Contractor has until Oct. 1 to finish work near bald eagle's nest in Bonita Springs
Is the truth out there? Southwest Florida weighs in on Tuesday night lights off coast
Lee sheriff's deputy demoted for verbal abuse, other concerns, internal report states
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 15, 2010
Lee School Board approves budget with tax rate increases, $44M in cuts
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 14, 2010
Bedbugs close Fort Myers library
More Collier, Lee students taking SATs; scores hover around state average
Bonita Springs church members search for new location after Sunday's fire
Goodwill employee charged with stealing items donated by loss prevention manager
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 13, 2010
Naples man convicted in contract scandal now accused of raiding employee 401(k)
Fire guts Bonita Springs church Sunday
Looking Back: More classic photos, postcards and ads from Naples
Statewide police organization to fight retail theft comes to Collier, Lee
PHOTOS/POLL Write-in candidate part of Nov. 2 Collier election, but most write him off
Our Gift of Life Program for 2010
Naples council’s board appointment procedure called into question
Fourth suspect: 17-year-old arrested in Bonita Springs double homicide
Samir Cabrera's release from prison not opposed
The Spoke – March 3rd, 2010
New Club Board Members Meet with new Club President Jim Dati
Register for The Rotary Foundation Conference, Saturday, July 24, 2010
The Spoke, July 21, 2010 Edition
The Spoke, August 25, 2010
Interested in Becoming a Rotarian in Bonita Springs?
2009-2010 Foundation of the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Charitable Giving Summary
Rotary Dictionary Day Set Up Scheduled for September 18, 2010 at 8 am
South West Florida Rotary Clubs Accepting Nominations to Recognize Local Business Professional for H
Stinger: Jellyfish season arrives along Gulf Coast, a real pain for beachgoers
Higher education briefs for the week of Sept. 12
Bonita homes vandalized after snowbirds head north
Deputies: Lee jailer arrested after head-butting girlfriend in dispute
Study: School schedule causing long bus rides in Lee County
Feds charge Bonita family arrested for selling fake IDs
Proposed protections for the Caloosahatchee River don’t go far enough, some say
Live grenade found in South Fort Myers home
Man accused in house break-in also suspect in April van burglary, deputies say
Woman, child hit by truck while crossing U.S. 41
Lee commissioners give initial approval to budget despite objections
Police dog, suspect dead in Fort Myers McDonald's robbery
VIDEO: Total of 676 chickens seized in cockfighting ring; being evaluated
YOUR SCHOOLS: Golden Gate students to participate in 9/11 memorial activities
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 9, 2010
Estero High School student loses battle with brain cancer
New Lee School Board claims lunch invite had Sunshine Law violation on the menu
POLL: Charlie Crist takes another stab at stopping lawsuit demanding campaign money back
Lee County cuts $11M from budget; still evaluating other options to trim
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 7, 2010
VIDEO: More than 600 roosters seized in Lee cock-fighting bust, the largest in state history
Man in custody after brief standoff, U.S. 41 closure
Police: Drunk woman evades pursuit, crashes into canal
Lee deputy accidentally Tasers self while arresting man
Naples man charged with trying to pull waitress’ shirt off
Lee deputies arrest 8 people at two parties where minors were drinking
South Lee Police Beat: Sept. 6, 2010
Lee sheriff's office releases cause-of-death report on double murder-suicide victims
FGCU enrollment up, but how hard is it to get in and how smart must you be?
Man drowns off Sanibel Island on Sunday
VIDEO: Boyfriend charged in shooting death of 15-year-old Cape Coral girl
MUG SHOT: Fort Myers woman charged with prostitution
VIDEO: Great-grandmother sentenced to probation in shooting death of 2-year-old child
VIDEO: Lawyer fights ban on guns in Lee County's parks
Profit margin: Book for FGCU class reselling for much more than it cost
Police: 15-year-old girl shot, killed inside Cape home
Collier, Lee schools move ahead with new Senate Bill 4 graduation rules
Victims in apparent double murder-suicide in Lehigh Acres identified
San Carlos woman busted after landlord finds marijuana plants
Conservancy files two petitions seeking to changes to handling water flow on Caloosahatchee River
Officials cancel Tuesday demolition of Fort Myers home where skeleton was found
South Lee County Police Beat: September 3, 2010
Plea deal: Father of 17-month-old killed in hot car gets probation
Cape Police officer hospitalized after car accident
Higher education briefs for the week of Sept. 5
MUG SHOTS: Bonita Springs family accused of making fake IDs
Some south Lee County businesses hit with counterfeit bills, deputies say
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 2, 2010
Woman who lived with dead mom for 14 months trying to save home
Bonita Springs fire commission candidate apologizes for 'erroneous' statements
Deputies: Infant dead in Lehigh Acres double murder-suicide
South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 1, 2010
Our Gift of Life Program for 2010
Bonita Springs-based Source Interlink sells Alliance Entertainment, its CD, DVD and video game distr
YOUR SCHOOLS: College Night scheduled
9 participants in local heroin, cocaine ring enter plea deals
Foreclosure deficiency judgments on the rise in Lee County
VIDEO: Samir Cabrera to get a retrial because of recent Supreme Court ruling
Bonita Springs considers program to support businesses and market area
Bonita Springs Council supports fire department takeover of ambulatory services
Bonita to consider BSU request to raise fees
Citizen of the Year for Bonita Springs? You tell us who it should be
UPDATE: I-75 on-ramp crash victim from Bonita Springs, FHP says
Local man claims wife beat him with electrical cords for seven months
Berry bad: Man charged with stealing, selling 200 pounds of picked palmetto berries
Lee County looks at furloughs to cut budget; Sheriff Scott objects
2 more arrested in Bonita Springs double homicide
Mudslinging gone too far: Bonita fire officials accuse candidate of spreading lies
Lee Commission agrees to sell bonds to pay for Red Sox spring training complex
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 31, 2010
Girl says man exposed himself near N.Fort Myers bus stop
Cleared: Judge dismisses fraud complaints against Bonita Bay Group
Rotary Dictionary Day Set Up Scheduled for September 18, 2010 at 8 am
South West Florida Rotary Clubs Accepting Nominations to Recognize Local Business Professional for H
Naples may replace recycling bins with wheel containers in deal with Lee County
PHOTOS Quick change: Con artist steals nearly $2K from 2 Lee bank tellers
Fort Myers doctor loses medical licence again after writing prescriptions to himself
South Lee Police Beat: Aug. 30, 2010
It's official: Hayward retains Lee County Judge seat
VIDEO: Parents arrested after 2-year-old child found in hot car
Thieves rob another pair of Chinese restaurant employees
22-year-old man gets three life sentences in Bonita Springs triple homicide
Love triangle involving two deputies ends in one dismissal, one suspension
Botched burglary: Two deputies demoted after internal investigation
Recount complete: Hayward retains Lee County Judge seat
FHP: 87-year-old Estero woman at fault in crash with state police cruiser
Two-year-old boy drowns in Fort Myers lake
Fire ax: Region’s fire departments eye staff cuts to balance budget
FGCU, Bangor University in Wales reaching marine science study agreement
Editorials: Lee County public schools ... District wise to take up on Internet contact
VIDEOS Florida may shut down pens used to train dogs to capture foxes, coyotes
Two suspects in Bonita Springs double homicide no strangers to law enforcement
South Lee Police: Aug. 27, 2010
POLL: Lee to show Obama school speech; Collier still undecided
New Red Sox stadium groundbreaking delayed, bond sale on deck
Thieves steal jewelry, cash from Salvation Army safe
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 26, 2010
One suspect arrested, another being sought in Bonita Springs double homicide
2009-2010 Foundation of the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Charitable Giving Summary
MUG SHOT: Masseuse charged with prostitution now facing felony charges
Lehigh Acres man charged with killing infant
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Final primary election results
Incumbent Brian Bigelow wins Lee County Commissioner for District 2
Steven Teuber, Elinor Scricca out as new faces take majority on Lee School Board
Coyle, Hiller win seats on Collier County Commission
One judicial race too close to call, Mann a clear winner in other
EXIT POLL/PHOTOS: Check here for exit poll results in Collier, GOP governor races
Hardly priceless: Florida inmate benefits from woman's SunTrust credit card
Bonita man charged with snatching money from acquaintance
Lee commissioners to determine whether to fight permit for dock on Mound Key
VIDEO: Woman accused of leaving 3 kids at deserted Lehigh Acres home
Deputies: Naples woman tries to steal nearly $800 in clothes, Jewelry
Lee Commissioners have no legal reason to fight permit for Mound Key dock
Check here for early election results
Concierge shot in May at Inn at the Springs in Bonita, working to put his life back together
South Lee County Police Beat:August 24, 2010
PHOTOS: Share your first day of school photos
Bonita Springs teen driving 102 mph on U.S. 41, deputies say
BAD CALL: Deputies seeking four soccer players accused of beating up referees
Bonita firefighter charged with fraud, larceny, continues working
South Lee Police Beat: Aug. 23, 2010
YOUR PHOTOS: First day of school 2010
Three cleared men sue Rambosk, Hunter, Collier deputies, allege false arrest, cover-up
Election Day: Turnout prediction 30 percent in Collier, up to 50 percent in Lee
Editorial: A friendly reminder: please exercise your privilege to vote on Tuesday, primary election
The Spoke, August 25, 2010
Interested in Becoming a Rotarian in Bonita Springs?
Collier getting wetter and Lee warmer, UCF climate study shows
Tired of teasing, man throws rock into car carrying children
Two years later, suspect in Tia Poklemba death still on the run
Supplies and demand a lesson for parents, students as school year starts
Immokalee boy dies following drowning rescue off Sanibel
Traffic will likely be heavy Monday, drivers urged to be aware
PHOTOS First-year teachers realize career dreams when school starts Monday
Clipped: Collier, Lee see rise in thefts of lawn care equipment
Census moves ahead to verify data collected in Southwest Florida
14-year-old boy in serious condition after nearly drowning on Sanibel
Collier, south Lee school contact information
POLL Collier, like Lee, schools look at restricting employees’ social networking
School bells: Shots, insurance are health needs before school starts Monday
E-mail hoax attacks Lee commissioner’s family values by questioning his sexuality
Two suspects sought in Lee County home burglary
I-75 in Lee County flowing again after crash north of Bonita Beach Road
Manna Christian youth leader charged with molesting girl
MUG SHOT: Massage leads to prostitution arrest in Estero
Higher education briefs for the week of Aug. 22
South Lee County Police Beat:August 19, 2010
DOUBLE HOMICIDE UPDATE: Collier deputies search for black Jeep
Bonita Springs planners consider more artsy look for neighborhood
Hodges building anew in Fort Myers, renovating in Immokalee
Lee commission candidates see cutting government spending as key goal
More Lee students taking ACT, performing better
Some Bonita Springs residents seek more room for biking, walking along road
South Fort Myers man accused of leaving animals in maggot-infested pen without food and water
South Lee County Police Beat:August 18, 2010
Man accused of destruction on golf course; car found in lake
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 17, 2010
Connie Mack forum in Naples promotes lively discussion on the issues
Lee School District: Employees, students cannot be 'friends' online
FGCU in good economic shape but could have to cut 15 percent next year, Bradshaw tells employees
E-mails show need to overhaul flawed contract awarding process, Lee commissioner says
Lee’s school choice program hangs in balance in Aug. 24 primary
South Lee Police Beat: Aug. 16, 2010
MUG SHOTS: Bonita man beaten, guitars stolen when he comes home to burglary in progress
10 Southwest Florida businesses cited for selling alcohol to underage drinkers
2nd Annual Glass Slipper Ball Features “Best of the Chefs"
Rick Scott sends postage-paid envelopes to all Lee Republican absentee voters
Attorneys are heavy contributors to Lee judge candidates on Aug. 24 ballot
More sea turtles nesting on Collier, Bonita beaches
POLL: Local seminar: Seat belts without boosters can harm those under 5 feet tall
Golden Gate neighbors stunned by 63-year-old’s arrest in Lee robberies
List of Collier, Bonita nonprofits at risk of losing tax-exempt status
Hundreds of area agencies stand to lose nonprofit IRS tax status, taxpayer groups included
VIDEO: Ten people injured in two-car crash on Sanibel Causeway
Deputies: Cocaine in baby's diaper bag lands couple in jail
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 13, 2010
FGCU's Bower School of Music opens with halls engineered to enhance and contain sound
POLL Dozens of Florida home insurance companies raising rates by double-digits
Collier, Lee emergency managers no longer worried about BP spill effects here
County Commission candidates step up spending in Collier, Lee
Mets' Johan Santana accused of sexually assaulting woman on Fort Myers golf course
‘Women Call For Peace: Global Vistas’ Opens At The Center For The Arts Of Bonita Springs
Design flaw sending absentee ballots back to Lee County voters
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 11, 2010
Retirement party planned for local businesswoman Irene Hamrick
Lee County votes to make safety changes to Corkscrew Road
More than $20,000 of equipment stolen from six work trailers
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 10, 2010
South Lee County Police Beat:August 9, 2010
Caught on video: Lee deputies investigating road rage case
Already decided? Early voting starts today in Collier, Lee
2 men identified as bodies found in burnt-out SUV in Bonita Springs; person of interest named
16-week fetus found at Lee County wastewater plant
30 people arrested at two apparent back-to-school bashes
Deputies: Son left in hot truck while father watched TV in sports bar
YOUR SCHOOLS: District reminds parents that there will be no school for students who don’t hav
Thieves rob another Chinese restaurant owner
Where and when you can vote early in Collier and Lee counties
Early voting begins Monday morning
MUG SHOTS: Four arrested in Fort Myers prostitution sting
Death investigation underway in North Fort Myers
Bad shipment: Naples man arrested after picking up boxes containing 20 pounds of pot
Northbound I-75 lane now moving in Fort Myers
PHOTOS Salvage yards thrive in bad economy, recycling metal, selling used car parts
School grades: Collier, Lee get 'A's' from state education
Woman detained by deputies in Bonita Springs double homicide because she drives a black jeep
Another teen charged with having porn pictures of herself on cell phone
Thieves break into Bonita Springs church, steal musical instruments
Elections 2010: Early voting
Police: Fort Myers man tried to lure boy 3 times
Asbestos concerns stop Summerlin Road overpass work again
PHOTOS Pawn shops now a bigger gold mine for people needing fast cash
State park employee busted for drugs, speeding through construction site
Embattled St. Leo's priest fathered a child
Three hospitalized after North Fort Myers shooting
Interstate 75 crash near Bonita Beach Road slows traffic
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 5, 2010
Bonita Springs to take control of Nature Place
Charlotte sheriff arrests girls "flashing" drivers on National Night Out
YOUR SCHOOLS: Bus schedules available online
Higher education briefs for the week of Aug. 8
Who gets benched? Lee voters to choose among six candidates for two judge seats
Bonita Springs council votes against rate increase for Bonita Springs Utilities
Lee County woman finds gas tank filled with condoms
South Lee County Police Beat: Aug. 4, 2010
Editorials: Elections 2010 ... Lee County judge Keep Hayward working; add Fernandez to bench
Wrong license plate leads to pound of pot, thousands in cash
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee judge Group 4 Archie Hayward
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee judge Group 4 Eric P. Feichthaler
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee judge Group 3 Frank Mann Jr.
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee judge Group 3 Miguel Fernandez
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee judge Group 3 Robert Branning
Samir Cabrera's lawyers file for amended appeal
Four Republicans for Lee commission seat vary in political experience
Plans for homeless shelter near downtown Bonita Springs unveiled
Third wheel? GOP’s Mike McCalister is on ballot with Rick Scott, Bill McCollum
Man falls from ladder after suffering electrical shock at FGCU
Sex, money issues led to St. Leo Catholic Church priest's removal, spokesman says
Dog dies after it was left in car for more than two hours
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate John Manning
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Carla Johnston
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Michael Jackson
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Bob Chilmonik
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Chris Berardi
Funeral services set for Ave Maria student killed in car accident
Lee County Schools gets nearly $1 million in grant funds for history project
Autopsies complete but identities of bodies found in burned Bonita Springs car not released
Foul play suspected: 2 bodies found in burnt-out car in rural Bonita Springs
Three women charged with battery after fighting at Estero club
Chinese restaurant owner falls victim to purse snatching incident
Handgun reported stolen found on Bonita Springs man
2 bodies found in Bonita Springs woods near Village Walk, officials say
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Dick Ripp
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Cecil Pendergrass
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Sonny Haas
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee commission candidate Brian Bigelow
Deputies searching for man who robbed three Dollar Tree employees
Incumbent Brian Bigelow faces three challengers in Lee commission race
South Lee County Police Beat:August 2, 2010
Dangerous intersections: Readers chose which ones they think are the worst
Dangerous intersections: Your chance to sound off about traffic POLLS
POLL: Columbia/HCA whistleblowers stunned Rick Scott is atop Florida governor polls
Editorials: Election 2010 ... Florida House ... both Collier, Lee have choices
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee School Board candidate Elinor C. Scricca
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee School Board candidate Tom Scott
Lee School Board race pits incumbent vs. businessman and ex-teacher
Cross-state Senate District 27 race features 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats
Taking root: Volunteers plant trees to help beautify Lee County
Incumbent vs. political newcomer just one difference in Lee School Board candidates
Substitute teacher, police chief, guidance counselor seek Lee School Board seat
Dangerous intersections: A closer look at crashes in several Collier communities
Man surrenders in Lee County robbery, second suspect remains at-large
Police investigating homicide in Fort Myers
Dangerous intersections: Immokalee drivers face seasonal traffic, not many crashes
Dangerous intersections: Naples has heavy traffic, but few crashes at corners
Dangerous intersections: Golden Gate Estates has several of Collier’s worst
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee School Board candidate Steven K. Teuber
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee School Board candidate Don Armstrong
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee School Board candidate Mary Fischer
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee School Board candidate John E. Traube
Election 2010: VIDEO and bio on Lee School Board candidate Arnold Gibbs
Dangerous intersections: U.S. 41 is accident central throughout south Lee
Siblings say man fired gun in house, threatened them then took off on a bicycle
Two women charged with stealing jewelry, car from mother
Teen re-arrested, charge with conspiracy to solicit murder
Dangerous intersections: A closer look at five of Collier County's worst
Dangerous intersections: Where you are most likely to crash in Collier County
Dangerous intersections: How we did our analysis in Collier, south Lee
Rabid bat identified in Estero
POLL: Dreaming the dream: Immigrant higher-ed students hope to obtain legal status
Lee soccer coach had two-year relationship with juvenile, reports say
VIDEO: Man dead after shooting at deputy in Lehigh Acres
Collier School Board candidates get money from teachers, Realtors, lawyers
Bad economy? Collier commission candidates raise nearly $300,000
VIDEO: Racy texts lead to soccer coach's arrest
Do the math: It’s tax rate, budget day Thursday for Collier, Lee school boards
POLLS: Illegal immigrants in Collier, Lee jails generate federal money for counties
VIDEO: Boat crash leads to human smuggling investigation
VIDEO: Police won't give tipster reward so adult store does
VIDEO/PHOTOS: San Carlos Park fire destroys several office trailers
Two injured in Bonita Springs boat fire, explosion
Special meeting to discuss possible Bonita Springs Utilities rate hike
Lee County soccer coach charged with having sex with minor
Chad Moreland continues fight to avoid death penalty
Naples man injured in Bonita Springs boat explosion arrested
Lee Sheriff's helicopter makes emergency landing on Bonita Beach Road
Parishioners concerned, Dioceses tight lipped about removal of popular priest from Bonita Catholic c
Police Beat: July 26, 2010
Off-duty Collier deputy thwarts strong-armed robbery, nabs suspect
Retired police officer assists deputy in drunken driving arrest
Embattled FGCU student body president Ryther resigns, a month after pot smoking allegation
San Carlos Park couple accused of lying about car being stolen
PHOTOS: St. Leo Catholic Church priest in Bonita Springs placed on leave
PHOTOS: Fire destroys Bonita Springs home
Troopers investigate two crashes in Lee, Collier counties
SEE THE MUG SHOTS: Six rounded up in prostitution sting
Man flown to hospital in Lehigh Acres ATV crash
Collier increases numbers of college-bound graduates, Lee and Florida decline
Passing grade: Graduation rates on increase in Collier, Lee schools
50-year-old man killed in concrete truck accident
No reward for tipster who helped catch murder suspect
Bonita Springs council votes to cap taxes despite $1 million shortfall
Jules found guilty of murdering 3 Bonita Springs men
Lee deputy suspended, after DUI, property damage charge
Hit a snag: Weeks Fish Camp headed to foreclosure again
Deputies: Ice cream vendor robbed at gunpoint
VIDEO: Collier School District could join suit against Legislature over class size amendment
South Lee County Police Beat: July 23, 2010
Bonita Springs business leaders consider creating their own economic board
VIDEO CAUGHT: Manhunt for homicide suspect ends
San Carlos Park woman arrested again on charges of providing alcohol to minors
Pork chop and pie: Food irresistible for hungry burglar, authorities say
YOUR SCHOOLS: FCAT scores in the mail
Report: Worker dies in San Carlos Park construction accident
Ocean Bank is sole bidder for Weeks Fish Camp marina, pays $1,000 for the property at auction
Mr. Manners: Bonita Springs mayor wants council to be more professional
FGCU professor killed himself at Naples waterfront bar
VIDEO Captured: 24 hours after manhunt begins, authorities find homicide suspect
Father whose daughter died in hot car described as loving, caring man, documents show
Third suspect accused of stealing $50,000 Viper arrested
POLL: Study calling for later high school start times fuels debate in Collier, Lee
Register for The Rotary Foundation Conference, Saturday, July 24, 2010
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New Club Board Members Meet with new Club President Jim Dati
2010 Winners of “The Best Blue Ribbon Pie Contest”
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Zonta Club Seeking Nominations for 2010-2011 Woman of the Year Award
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Sponsors "Best Blue Ribbon Pie Contest"
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Announces Scholarship Winner
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