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National Guard armory boost to Immokalee
The Florida National Guard has bestowed an economic gift on Immokalee in the form of a planned $15.7 million armory for a newly formed guard unit.
Naples man charged with DUI, leaving scene of several accidents
Charge: LEAVE SCENE CRASH - INVOLVE ATTENDED PROPERTY DAMAGE,HIT AND RUN-FAIL TO STOP REMAIN ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY,DRIVE WITH EXPIRED LIC FOR MORE THAN 4 MONTHS,RESIST LEO WITHOUT VIOLENCE RAWOV,DUI - DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OF ANOTHER,TRAFFIC OFFENSE-DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUGS 1ST OFF Residence: Naples Age: 29 Occupation: Unemployed Case #: ...
Poorly performing Collier schools now accountable for national standards
The Florida Department of Education released last week the list of schools that will face a sliding scale of sanctions for not making 100 percent of federal proficiency standards or adequate yearly progress, a benchmark under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, for two years in a row.
Exploring their options: High schoolers get chance to earn cash, try out career possibilities
The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Group has started a new program that will help students choose careers while paying them to attend school.
Teens learn the ropes of government
Collier deputies spend significant time and resources on 10 percent of the local teen population that can't stay out of trouble.
Readiness center to be built in Immokalee
COLLIER COUNTY : The Immokalee airport is being set up to become a staging area after a natural disaster.
Latina Farmworkers Launch Radio Show
IMMOKALEE, Fla. -- Two Latina farmworkers have launched a Spanish-language radio program called "Conscience Radio" to empower their community, reports La Prensa Florida.
Immokalee teen charged with calling 911 from backseat of patrol car
An Immokalee teen used his cell phone to call 911 while he was under arrest and in the back seat of a Lee County Sheriff's Office cruiser -- after he called the deputy a "racist Cracker cop," according to a Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Some believe deal between state, Immokalee casino bound for failure
Is the noose tightening around Seminole Casino Immokalee's blackjack tables, or will they remain in play? With nearly two months remaining before a gaming compact between the Seminole Indians and the state must be inked - an agreement in which blackjack and other Class III card games would be removed from the Immokalee casino - tribal leaders ...
LEE COUNTY: A church trailer was stolen from Lehigh Acres and now hundreds of families in need will pay the price.
Driver plows through Collier dentist's office
NORTH NAPLES: A driver hunting for the cell phone he'd dropped in his truck plowed the vehicle into a dentist's office waiting room Thursday morning.
Star Trek slots coming to Seminole casino in Immokalee
By Naples Daily News staff report Originally published 6:18 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Updated 6:18 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009 NAPLES - Star Trek slots are set to "beam down" Thursday at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casinos in Hollywood and Tampa as well as Seminole Casinos in Coconut Creek, Hollywood, Immokalee and Brighton.
To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Emergency Services Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050. Collier sheriff Deputies: Immokalee woman threatens man with knife, fire from spray deodorant can A 29-year-old woman ...
To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050. Collier sheriff Domestic violence arrests Tina Gonzales, 31, 4110 16th Place S.W., Golden Gate, was arrested Tuesday at home.
Crist appoints five to Collier water board
Crist. The new members of the Big Cypress Basin board are attorney Pam Mac'Kie, a former Collier County commissioner and South Florida Water Management District deputy director; former Collier County planner Noah Standridge, now president of Centrus Planning; and Immokalee activist and former basin board member Fred Thomas.
Publix opens to crowd in Ave Maria
With the opening, Publix also became the first big box retailer in the two-year-old community.
Seminole Indian Reservations Get More Gambling Games
Governor Signs Gambling Bill CLEWISTON, FL. -- Governor Charlie Crist has signed Florida Senate Bill 788, relating to gaming, which outlines the Legislaturei 1 2s parameters for a 15-year compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that will maximize funding for K-12 public schools.
South Lee Police Beat: June 11, 2009
To report a crime or any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 477-1000 or you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 332-5555 or 1-800-780-TIPS. Lee sheriff Arrests Jorge Cervantes, 41, 1415 N. Pear St., Immokalee, was charged Wednesday with driving while license suspended/first offense.
Seminole lawyer expects Fla. gaming deal
It's unlikely the Seminole Indians can accept the Legislature's proposal to expand gaming at their Florida casinos in its current form, a tribal lawyer said Friday, but he remained confident a deal with the state can be struck.
Guest commentary: Master plan offers vision of what Immokalee can be
PENNY PHILLIPPI / Executive director, Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Editor's note: Collier County commissioners have chartered the Immokalee Area Master Plan and Visioning Committee to work with the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency.
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