St. Leo News

Nicholas Plano said his company, Action Cooling & Heating Inc. in Fort Myers, didn't do anything illegal.

After 10 months without a director, the Women's Center found the perfect woman for the job.

Former Mississippi State assistant baseball coach Russ McNickle is the new head baseball coach at Division 2 Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Fla., that school announced Monday.

The Bull City will hire a Pensacola, Fla., official whose name was not on a finalists roster Bonfield BACKGROUND NAME: Thomas Joseph Bonfield AGE: 53 FAMILY: Wife, Karen; three children CURRENT JOB: Pensacola ...

Three higher education institutions with branches in Jacksonville have reached an agreement matching coursework between schools.

By Laurel Scheffel Thursday, May 22, 2008 Jason Debish, Treasure Coast cross country, track Kyle Carley, Treasure Coast wrestling John Agoo, Treasure Coast wrestling PORT ST.

Saint Leo University is moving ahead with plans to offer a masters in business administration program in Hong Kong now that it has received the blessing of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. via Tampa Bay Business Journal

Saint Martin's University has a new president. The university's board of trustees on Wednesday announced that Bryan M. Johnston will be the school's ninth president. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

When 2 thieves walked into the Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church, the crime they committed was seen from above, caught on ceiling mounted surveillance cameras. via WJXX

“It was a very happy moment for the school”

Lecanto Primary eyes new leader By Keri Lynn McHale Richard "Rick" Kenney is getting ready to step into new shoes. via Citrus County Chronicle

“The new property appraiser will take office three months into the first fiscal year under the new revenue restrictions and procedures of Amendment 1, not to mention any changes that come out of the 2008 Legislative Session.”

After serving almost 18 years as an assistant property appraiser, Roger Suggs is entering the race to run the office that assesses the value of all property in Clay County. via The Florida Times-Union

“Give a hand up, not a hand out.”

Rabbi A. James Rudin of Sanibel will meet with Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday at an inter-religious gathering at the Pope John Paul II Center in Washington, D.C. Since 2000, the rabbi has lived on Sanibel seven ... via News Press

“I do believe some historical perspective has been lost”

History lesson prompts Lee commission to fund I-75 culvert study By CHARLIE WHITEHEAD 8:08 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Lee County commissioners have agreed to help pay for a study to determine whether culverts ... via Naples Daily News

A late-inning rally in each game gave Florida Southern a sweep of its Sunshine State Conference doubleheader with Saint Leo, 6-4 and 5-2, on Saturday at Henley Field. via The Ledger

At a time of economic challenge, with severe limits on spending for our higher-education system, Florida's public universities face very hard choices - such as limiting admissions and cutting course sections - ... via Tallahassee.com

“It matters to me to take care of myself”

For Joan DeWolfe, the tears come readily. Almost as quickly as her frequent, broad smiles, which are accentuated by dancing eyes and gesturing hands so eager to tell the stories of the children she cherishes. via News Press

ST. LEO, Fla. - Tony Jandron and Jake Gasser were the winning pitchers as St. Norbert College swept the University of Dallas 13-2 and 6-0 in a nonconference baseball doubleheader on Monday. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“I am astonished at the depth and research that went into these speeches. They all performed magnificently, and it took a lot of courage for each of them to go up there and make their presentations in a room full of strangers”

Using the example of Stanley "Tookie" Williams, the Los Angeles gang leader executed by lethal injection, Laila Cintron took on the issue of capital punishment Saturday, captivating the judges and taking home ... via St John Source

“Breaking the cycle of poverty through education.”

The 16th annual Maynard Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, April 6, at the Bonita Bay West Club. via News Press

Bingo is held every Thursday in the Activities Building at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. via News Press