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North Naples man charged with credit card fraud
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
A former employee of a Collier County funeral home faces a felony charge after deputies say he used the business’ ExxonMobil credit card for more than $6,800 worth of personal purchases, the Collier County Sheriff's Office reports. Full story »
Collier deputies: Couple's breakup leads to arrest
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
A man was arrested early Monday after deputies say he threatened his girlfriend with a knife and then ransacked her house in Naples Park after she told him she wanted to break up, the Collier County Sheriff's Office reports. Full story »
Collier adult day-care closing Nov. 14
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Sunrise Community of Collier County, which provides adult day-care activities for adults with developmental disabilities, is closing its doors Nov. 14 due to state budget cutbacks. Full story »
Early voting begins October 20
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Early voting begins October 20 and runs through November 1. Here is a list of early voting places in Collier and Lee counties. Full story »
Immokalee Library, Avow Hospice to offer Dia de los Muertos memorial events
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
The Immokalee branch of the Collier County Public Library and Avow Hospice will offer two programs on November 1 to help residents honor the memories of their departed loved ones. Full story »
Mack answers critics about time spent in SW Florida
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
With three weeks to go before the Nov. 4 general election, U.S. Rep. Connie Mack’s opponents — and some residents — say he doesn’t spend enough time in Southwest Florida. Full story »
Driver update: Pine Ridge Road now clear at Vineyards Boulevard
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Traffic is now flowing on Pine Ridge Road at Vineyards Boulevard, following a crash earlier this morning that blocked traffic. The Collier County Sheriff's Office had urged caution by drivers in the area. Full story »
Burglars hit 10 vehicles at Carrabba's, 2 at U.S. 41 hotels in Naples on Saturday
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
ollier County Sheriff's deputies are investigating 10 reported car break-ins outside a North Naples restaurant on Saturday, while burglars also hit cars at two hotels along U.S. 41 in Naples at nearly the same time. Full story »
Naples police log: Oct. 10-13
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Here is the 24-hour log from the Naples Police and Fire Department from 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13. Full story »
Man accused of stealing stop sign after hitting it
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
A Naples Park man is facing a felony charge after Collier County Sheriff's deputies say he stole a stop sign following an accident in Naples Park on Sunday. Full story »
Naples Players to offer readings of three Tennessee Williams plays
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
The Naples Players’ ETC ... Readers Theatre will present staged readings of three early short plays by Tennessee Williams at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Nov. 2 in Tobye Studio. Full story »
Stone crab season opens Wednesday
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
The commercial and recreational harvest season for stone crab claws in Florida opens on Wednesday. The season will remain open until May 16. Full story »
Today's traffic enforcement locations in Collier, Lee
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Here are today's traffic enforcement locations in Collier and Lee counties. Full story »
VIDEO/PHOTOS: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting on Fifth Avenue North in Naples
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
Naples police have identified the man who was shot and killed Sunday night as Jacques Lamothe, 63, who lived in the Gordon River Apartments. The name of the second man who was shot and hospitalized is not being released for his safety, said Naples Det. Randy Durniak. Police are following numerous leads, Durniak said, but the identity of the shooter remains a mystery. Full story »
HOPE FOR HAITI BLOG: Mobile medical clinic sees patients
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
This is the latest Hope for Haiti blog entry: A mobile medical clinic is a concept that has worked for decades in developing countries. Teams of physicians and nurses donate their time and travel together to remote areas of Haiti where even the most basic healthcare is unavailable. Full story »
Love it, hate it, think the state should wait? Governor Charlie Crist has been getting an earful about the plan to lease Alligator Alley. Now's your turn. Tell the Governor how you feel! »
- Interactive map of coyote incidents from Estero down to Marco Island
- Surveillance camera video of coyote attack in East Naples
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Since March 6, coyotes have been fingered in a string of attacks against dogs, cats and goats in Lee and Collier counties. Coyotes have killed three small dogs, injured three others, and caused a man who came into contact with the coyote’s saliva and a woman who was bitten by one to have rabies shots.
Tim Aten and Brad Kane attempt to answer the burning questions about Southwest Florida that bother residents to no end. Get the answers » Got questions burning a hole in your keyboard? E-mail specific queries with your name and city of residence to intheknow (at) naplesnews.com.
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce Swimsuit 2008, our third annual swimwear edition. We take pride in the fact that all models involved are from right here in our community. This is where they live, work and play. Check it out! »
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- Education Channel Special: "Vote 2008" -- 10/13/08 at airing on on The Education Channel, Comcast Cable 20
- Pine Ridge Government Complex Groundbreaking -- 10/13/08 at 15650 Pine Ridge Road in South Fort Myers
- Exhibit: "3 Women of Merit: Part 2" -- 10/13/08 at The von Liebig Art Center
- East Naples United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch -- 10/13/08 at East Naples United Methodist Church
- FGCU Founder's Cup Golf Tournament -- 10/13/08 at Mediterra
- Makeover Monday at Blu Sushi -- 10/13/08 at Blu Sushi - Fort Myers
- Lunch With The Arts: Janis Siegel & Joan Sonnenberg -- 10/13/08 at The von Liebig Art Center
- Planetarium Show: "Skies Over Southwest Florida" -- 10/13/08 at The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
