Scripps National Spelling Bee

Full gallery »More final round Spelling Bee photos

  • Arvind Mahankali, 13, of Bayside Hills, N.Y., holds the championship trophy after he won the National Spelling Bee by spelling the word 'knaidel' correctly on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • Arvind Mahankali, 13, of Bayside Hills, N.Y., watches as confetti falls after he won the National Spelling Bee by spelling the word 'knaidel' correctly on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • Arvind Mahankali, 13, of Bayside Hills, N.Y., is congratulated by his mother Bhavani, as confetti falls after he won the National Spelling Bee by spelling the word 'knaidel' correctly on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • Arvind Mahankali, 13, of Bayside Hills, N.Y., holds the championship trophy after he won the National Spelling Bee by spelling the word 'knaidel' correctly on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • Arvind Mahankali, 13, of Bayside Hills, N.Y., watches as confetti falls after he won the National Spelling Bee by spelling the word 'knaidel' correctly on Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • Pranav Sivakumar, 13, of Tower Lakes, Ill., reacts to incorrectly spelling his final word during the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Oxon Hill, Md., Thursday, May 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)


Full gallery »Faces of the Bee

  • Mark Bowen/Scripps Howard News Service Aaron Michael Manning, Speller 76, is sponsored by the Evansville Courier & Press.
  • Mark Bowen/Scripps Howard News Service Abirami Ratnakumar, Speller 157, is sponsored by the Finger Lakes Times, Geneva, New York.
  • Mark Bowen/Scripps Howard News Service Letia Jones, Speller 161, is sponsored by the Mount Vernon Inquirer, Mount Vernon, New York.
  • Mark Bowen/Scripps Howard News Service Sarah Mounib, Speller 178, is sponsored by the Delta Center for Life Development, Inc., Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
  • Mark Bowen/Scripps Howard News Service Jeremy Lun, Speller 185, is sponsored by the Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio.
  • Mark Bowen/Scripps Howard News Service DeAria N. Phoenix, Speller 221, is sponsored by The Allendale Sun, Allendale, South Carolina.

Faces of the Bee



FGCU in NCAA

Photos of the Florida Gulf Coast University men's and women's basketball teams competing in the NCAA tournament.

Full gallery »FGCU signs 6-7 Tulane transfer Marc-Eddy Norelia

  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011. (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)
  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011. (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)


Full gallery »More photos: FGCU vs. Florida Gators

  • Michel Fortier/Staff Action during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament between FGCU and the University of Florida Gators. Florida Gulf Coast University lost to the Florida Gators 62-50 Friday March 29, 2013 in a Sweet 16 match at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Action during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament between FGCU and the University of Florida Gators. Florida Gulf Coast University lost to the Florida Gators 62-50 Friday March 29, 2013 in a Sweet 16 match at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Action during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament between FGCU and the University of Florida Gators. Florida Gulf Coast University lost to the Florida Gators 62-50 Friday March 29, 2013 in a Sweet 16 match at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Action during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament between FGCU and the University of Florida Gators. Florida Gulf Coast University lost to the Florida Gators 62-50 Friday March 29, 2013 in a Sweet 16 match at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Action during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament between FGCU and the University of Florida Gators. Florida Gulf Coast University lost to the Florida Gators 62-50 Friday March 29, 2013 in a Sweet 16 match at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Action during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament between FGCU and the University of Florida Gators. Florida Gulf Coast University lost to the Florida Gators 62-50 Friday March 29, 2013 in a Sweet 16 match at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.


Wanted Bulletins

Collier County Sheriff’s Office - Fugitive Warrants Bureau All subjects on this bulletin had outstanding warrants and were not in custody as of dates below. If you have information on any of these individuals, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself! Call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 252-9300 or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers (239) 332-5555, toll-free 1-800-780-TIPS (1-800-780-8477) *You will remain anonymous & may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000*

Full gallery » Collier County - Fugitive Warrants 06-14-2013

  • REX ALLAN WAUGH (1987 photo) w/m 04/06/1951 5’09” 140 lbs Naples Violation State Probation: Attempted Sexual Battery with Deadly Weapon
  • TAMMY JO SMITH w/f 08/05/1977 5’07” 120 lbs 225 Osprey Landing, Naples Warrant to Arrest: Child Neglect
  • XAVIER RODRIGUEZ HUERTA (1988 photo) w/m 08/02/1964 5’07” 133 lbs 363 Boston Avenue, Immokalee Violation State Probation: Burglary Dwelling
  • RICHARD SAUL GROSS w/m 02/17/1942 6’00” 210 lbs Marco Island Capias: Failure to Redeliver Hired Vehicle
  • ARNULFO SANCHEZ aka Alex Luis; Arnulfo Sanchez Matio w/m 05/18/1980 5’04” 140 lbs 609 Boston Avenue, Immokalee Capias: Sexual Battery (2 counts)
  • ALVARO RODRIGUEZ REYNALDO w/m 07/11/1986 5’08” 200 lbs 4185 Heritage Circle, Naples Bench Warrant/Fail to Appear: Trafficking in Cocaine 28-200g (2 counts)


Full gallery »Collier County - Fugitive Warrants 05-31-2013

  • JENNIFER DAWN TEAGUE aka Jennifer Teaguelias w/f 06/26/1986 5’04” 105 lbs 1257 Cooper Drive, Naples Violation State Probation: Possession Controlled Substance (Xanax); Bench Warrant/Fail to Appear: Petit Theft
  • ANDREW JOHN WARREN w/m 08/12/1977 5’10” 135 lbs 2700 Sandfield Lane, Naples Violation County Probation: Petit Theft
  • ANGEL CESAR HURTADO CORTEZ (2001 photo) w/m 10/01/1976 5’05” 135 lbs 5860 Sunset Road, Naples Capias: Forgery (4 counts), Utter Forged Instrument (4 counts), Grand Theft (4 counts)
  • LAZARO EBANKS ESTEVEZ w/m 12/17/1982 5’10” 185 lbs 16th Avenue SW, Naples Bench Warrant/Fail to Appear: Grand Theft
  • JAVIER CHAVEZ ZUNIGA w/m 04/15/1992 5’06” 150 lbs 5342 Texas Avenue, Naples Warrant to Arrest: 3rd Degree Murder, Robbery with Weapon
  • JORGE LUIS RIVERA aka “Popeye” w/m 01/08/1979 5’07” 210 lbs 602 99th Avenue N, Naples Violation County Probation: Petit Theft


LPGA's CME Group Titleholders

Full gallery »LPGA Players Past and Present at TwinEagles

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff LPGA legend Jan Stephenson, center, laughs along with current LPGA pro Brittany Linicome while they are interviewed after the ISPS Handa's Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event at TwinEagles Golf Club on Monday. The event brought together four teams consisting of current LPGA players and legends playing alongside each other.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff LPGA legend Betsy King hits towards the green during ISPS Handa's Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event at TwinEagles Golf Club on Monday. The event brought together four teams consisting of current LPGA players and legends playing alongside each other.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff LPGA legend Jan Stephenson reacts to a missed putt during ISPS Handa's Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event at TwinEagles Golf Club on Monday. The event brought together four teams consisting of current LPGA players and legends playing alongside each other.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Golf Channel's Tom Abbott, center, chats with LPGA legend Pat Bradley, left, and LGPA player Lexi Thompson during ISPS Handa's Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event at TwinEagles Golf Club on Monday. The event brought together four teams consisting of current LPGA players and legends playing alongside each other.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff LPGA player Paula Creamer, right, huddles close with LPGA legend Nancy Lopez after Creamer sank a putt during ISPS Handa's Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event at TwinEagles Golf Club on Monday. The event brought together four teams consisting of current LPGA players and legends playing alongside each other.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff LPGA player Paula Creamer high fives LPGA legend Nancy Lopez after Creamer sank a putt during ISPS Handa's Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event at TwinEagles Golf Club on Monday. The event brought together four teams consisting of current LPGA players and legends playing alongside each other.

ISPS Handa's Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event at TwinEagles Golf Club on Monday. The event brought together four teams consisting of current LPGA players and legends playing alongside each other.



Full gallery »LPGA - Fourth and Final Round

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Na Yeon Choi, from right, is doused by champagne from friend and fellow golfer Inbee Park after winning Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Twin Eagles Club Eagle Course in Naples, Fla. The best women in the LPGA faced off for the final fourth round of the CME Group Titleholders tournament. Choi of South Korea took home $500,000 after a -14 overall performance. South Korea's So Yeon Ryu came in runner-up at -12. United States' Brittany Lincicome tied for fourth place at -11. Choi said she was out looking for houses with her mother in Orlando, Fla. and said she'd 'get a bigger house' if she wins. Park won the money title as well as the Vare Trophy for lowest average score throughout the season.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Na Yeon Choi is asked by photographers to kiss the winning trophy Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Twin Eagles Club Eagle Course in Naples, Fla. The best women in the LPGA faced off for the final fourth round of the CME Group Titleholders tournament. Choi of South Korea took home $500,000 after a -14 overall performance. South Korea's So Yeon Ryu came in runner-up at -12. United States' Brittany Lincicome tied for fourth place at -11. Choi said she was out looking for houses with her mother in Orlando, Fla. and said she'd 'get a bigger house' if she wins.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Crowds look on as they watch Na Yeon Choi's second stroke on 18 hit the green Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Twin Eagles Club Eagle Course in Naples, Fla. The best women in the LPGA faced off for the final fourth round of the CME Group Titleholders tournament. Na Yeon Choi of South Korea took home $500,000 after a -14 overall performance. South Korea's So Yeon Ryu came in runner-up at -12. United States' Brittany Lincicome tied for fourth place at -11. Choi said she was out looking for houses with her mother in Orlando, Fla. and said she'd 'get a bigger house' if she wins.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Na Yeon Choi tees off on 16 Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Twin Eagles Club Eagle Course in Naples, Fla. The best women in the LPGA faced off for the final fourth round of the CME Group Titleholders tournament. Choi of South Korea took home $500,000 after a -14 overall performance. South Korea's So Yeon Ryu came in runner-up at -12. United States' Brittany Lincicome tied for fourth place at -11. Choi said she was out looking for houses with her mother in Orlando, Fla. and said she'd 'get a bigger house' if she wins.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Volunteer Patti Tyler reacts to a missed putt by Karine Icher on the 16th green while a cameraman looms overhead Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Twin Eagles Club Eagle Course in Naples, Fla. The best women in the LPGA faced off for the final fourth round of the CME Group Titleholders tournament. Na Yeon Choi of South Korea took home $500,000 after a -14 overall performance. South Korea's So Yeon Ryu came in runner-up at -12. United States' Brittany Lincicome tied for fourth place at -11. Choi said she was out looking for houses with her mother in Orlando, Fla. and said she'd 'get a bigger house' if she wins.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff So Yeon Ryu reacts to a missed putting opportunity on the 11th green Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Twin Eagles Club Eagle Course in Naples, Fla. The best women in the LPGA faced off for the final fourth round of the CME Group Titleholders tournament. Na Yeon Choi of South Korea took home $500,000 after a -14 overall performance. South Korea's So Yeon Ryu came in runner-up at -12. United States' Brittany Lincicome tied for fourth place at -11. Choi said she was out looking for houses with her mother in Orlando, Fla. and said she'd 'get a bigger house' if she wins.


Graduation Photos

Full gallery »Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony

  • William DeShazer/Staff Elaina Guin Whitesell, second from left, hugs fellow graduate Laura Cervantes at the end of the Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory on Friday June 7, 2013. 15 students graduated from the school's sixth Commencement Ceremony.
  • William DeShazer/Staff 15 graduating seniors throw their hats in the air after the Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory on Friday June 7, 2013. This was the school's sixth Commencement Ceremony.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Graduating seniors adjust their camps and gowns before the Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory on Friday June 7, 2013. 15 students graduated from the school's sixth Commencement Ceremony.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Scenes during the Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory on Friday June 7, 2013. 15 students graduated from the school's sixth Commencement Ceremony.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Scenes during the Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory on Friday June 7, 2013. 15 students graduated from the school's sixth Commencement Ceremony.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Aracelly Guadalupe Artiles, left, shares a laugh with fellow graduate and Salutatorian Jonathan Comden after the Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory on Friday June 7, 2013. 15 students graduated from the school's sixth Commencement Ceremony.

Scenes during the Rhodora Donahue Academy Commencement Ceremony at the Ave Maria Oratory on Friday June 7, 2013. 15 students graduated from the school's sixth Commencement Ceremony.



Full gallery »Immokalee High School Graduation 2013

  • Jesus Velazco 18, Prays during Immokalee High School's graduation on Friday May 31, 2013, at Harborside convention center (Logan Newell/Special to The Naples Daily News)
  • Members of the Immokalee High School J.R.O.T.C Presenting the colors during Immokalee High School's graduation on Friday May 31, 2013, at Harborside convention center (Logan Newell/Special to The Naples Daily News)
  • Mackenrg Alexander 19, during Immokalee High School's graduation on Friday May 31, 2013, at Harborside convention center (Logan Newell/Special to The Naples Daily News)
  • Principal Mary Murray speaks during Immokalee High School's graduation on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Harborside convention center (Logan Newell/Special to The Naples Daily News)
  • School Board member Roy Terry speaks during Immokalee High School's graduation on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Harborside convention center (Logan Newell/Special to The Naples Daily News)
  • Souzely Descollines watches a slideshow during Immokalee High School's graduation on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Harborside convention center (Logan Newell/Special to The Naples Daily News)


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