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2 surfers bit by sharks near Daytona Beach
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Two surfers were bitten by sharks around the same time near Daytona Beach. Full story »
Cuban-born forecaster leaves emotion outside work
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
This is where science meets human emotion. This is where a man walks into a room as a scientist, and walks out of it as a son. Born in Cuba, always fascinated by tropical weather, Lixion Avila immigrated to the United States and rose through the ranks at the National Hurricane Center near Miami. Full story »
Keys residents weigh evacuation, Gulf Coast next?
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
With powerful Hurricane Ike on an uncertain course toward the Gulf of Mexico, many on these low-lying islands took a wait-and-see approach to evacuation orders Sunday, perhaps a harbinger of the attitudes to come from Louisiana and Texas residents returning from an arduous evacuation and already showing signs of "hurricane fatigue." Full story »
Michael Peltier: High court takes hot issues off ballot
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Political junkies looking for a handful of good spats over the next few months had hopes dashed last week as the Florida Supreme Court spoiled their fun. With a trio of unanimous opinions, the state’s highest court threw a wet blanket on many a zealot by ruling unconstitutional amendments to restructure the way state and local governments pay for public education while also deep-sixing two measures protecting the use of tax money for private schools. Full story »
Poll: Republicans hold small edge after convention, but race remains tight
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin left St. Paul, Minn., with a small bounce overall and some energy in key demographic groups, as the race for the presidency enters a key stage and voters begin to tune in to the contest, the latest Zogby Interactive poll finds. Full story »
South Florida police Taser 15-year-old boy
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
South Florida authorities have Tasered a 15-year-old teen who police say tried to help a friend evade being taken into custody. Full story »
Wildlife officials say heavy rains killing fish in Florida
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Wildlife officials say recent rains are killing fish in Central Florida. Full story »
Florida mother sentenced in toddler's overdose
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
The mother of a toddler who died after ingesting tranquilizers has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Full story »
Florida woman dies after fall from balcony in Panhandle
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Investigators say a Panama City Beach woman accidentally fell from a sixth-floor balcony while trying to fix a fan. Full story »
Direct Air to offer regular flights to the Northeast
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
When Direct Air gets off the ground at the Charlotte County Airport on Nov. 22, it will not only bring $99 flights to the Northeast, but also a community-oriented business that will benefit the local economy, the discount airline’s CEO said Friday. Full story »
Appeal denied in State Farm hurricane rate case
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
The state's insurance commissioner on Friday denied State Farm Florida's appeal of his decision to reject a 47.1 percent rate increase for property coverage against hurricanes and other perils.
Commissioner Kevin McCarty refused to grant a formal hearing on grounds the company failed to allege any material issues of fact that are in dispute. Full story »
Commissioner Kevin McCarty refused to grant a formal hearing on grounds the company failed to allege any material issues of fact that are in dispute. Full story »
JetBlue to end Florida service from Syracuse
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
JetBlue Airways will drop its one daily flight from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale in January. The company said it was cutting the route because of high fuel costs and it was an "underperformer." "With the unprecedented spike in fuel costs, we have to look at every route and pare them down where we can," said Sebastian White, a JetBlue spokesman Full story »
Former Fla. DCF employee admits to swiping $1.5m
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
A former Florida Department of Children and Families supervisor has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1.5 million in state assistance funds. Full story »
Fla. Keys officials evacuate tourists, residents
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Officials in the Florida Keys will begin a mandatory evacuation for all visitors starting Saturday morning as Hurricane Ike approaches. Full story »
7 kids, driver hospitalized after school bus crash
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Seven children and their school bus driver have been hospitalized after the bus was rear-ended by a cement mixer truck.
Leon County School Board Chairman Dee Crumpler says at least one student was in critical condition after the crash Friday in southwest Tallahassee. Full story »
Leon County School Board Chairman Dee Crumpler says at least one student was in critical condition after the crash Friday in southwest Tallahassee. 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! »
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! »
Newspapers in Education provides newspapers, lessons, Web site activities and links for local schools and homes. Donate newspapers to kids and earn a chance at a four-night cruise for two in the Caribbean! »
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.
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As a weathercaster, it is difficult enough to accurately predict the weather for the upcoming week. It never matters how many storms develop. Where they decide to go is what matters. Have a plan. That’s the best advice any expert can give. In this section you will find all the information you need to assess your risk, realize your personal needs and formulate your plan in case another storm decides to visit Southwest Florida.
From azaleas to zip lines, our columnists weigh in on any number of topics. Real estate, golf, fishing, hot-button issues and even the niceties of etiquette. Read 'em and weep »
Twenty-three suspected growhouses have been busted this year in Collier County. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has now discovered 30 grow houses on the year. Get more information on the growhouse busts in Collier & Lee and around the state in our interactive map!MORE MAPS: Coyote incidents in Southwest Florida
Bloggers - the truth shall set you free! It is time to come out from the digital closet and show your face to the world! Do you get chills down your spine we post a new batch of letters to the editor? Do you hate the profanity filter as much as we do? Speak now or forever hold your peace. The Daily News and naplesnews.com are planning a special photo essay and additional features that spotlight our top commenters - and this means YOU! Grab your screen name (and your Warholian fifteen minutes of fame) and fill out our form!
- 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.
- Naples Craft Festival -- 09/07/08 at Fifth Avenue South
- Butterflies & Dreams Workshop -- 09/07/08 at Unity Church of Bonita Springs
- Dog Day Sundays -- 09/07/08 at The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
- Southwest Florida Sci-Fi Club Meeting -- 09/07/08 at Contact for meeting details.
- Roy's Cooking Class: A Taste of the Islands -- 09/07/08 at Roy's - Bonita
- Naples City Improv -- 09/07/08 at Bice Ristorante
