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Immokalee man bites off ear during fight
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Collier deputies said they arrested a man after they say he bit off another man's ear during an altercation. Comment?
Five busted in Immokalee prostitution sting
... sting on Thursday night. The three women all responded separately to the 700 block of North 15th Street in Immokalee where they negotiated to perform sex acts with an undercover deputy for between $200 and $500. They are identified as Juliane ... Comment?
Richard Akin plans to retire as executive of medical clinic network
... doing fundraising for the nonprofit organization. The Healthcare Network operates medical clinics for the needy in Immokalee and greater Naples. Akin started with the nonprofit in 1980 when it was called Collier Health Services Inc. (CHSI), which ... Comment?
Kerry Kennedy, farmworker protest Wendy's in NYC
... chains including McDonald's and Burger King have signed the agreement with the Florida-based Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Kennedy heads the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights, named for her late father. She led the crowd outside the ... Comment?
Small hands making a big difference: Pelican Marsh students commit to 'a million acts of kindness'
... students were encouraged to bring small contributions, no more than a dollar each, to support the work of the Immokalee Foundation. "Even if they gave a penny, it was still OK," said guidance counselor Leanne Hope. As an incentive, each kid who ... Comment?
The Immokalee Foundation announces 2013-2014 board of directors
This story is contributed by a member of the Naples community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Naples Daily News The Immokalee Foundation, dedicated to building pathways to success for the children of Immokalee through programs focused on education, vocation and life skills, recently announced the installation of the 2013-2014 board of ... (more) Comment?
Student-teaching stint lands 2012 CMU graduate a full-time job teaching English language learners
... in special education with a minor in child development at Central Michigan University, recently returned from Immokalee, Fla. from his last tenure as a student teacher at Pinecrest Elementary School. "My experience in Immokalee consisted of my time ... Comment?
FHP finds mom at fault in fatal Alley canal crash
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... was wearing a seatbelt, according to a report issued by the Florida Highway Patrol. Cecelia Renee Douglas, 33, of Immokalee, was westbound on the interstate when her vehicle rear-ended a box truck around mile marker 87. FHP notes that failure to use ... Comment?
Recreation: Redfish tourney, ride & dine and swim leagues
... team atmosphere. Participating are the Norris Aquatic Center Tiger Sharks and the River Park Community Center, Immokalee and Ave Maria swim teams. Team registration is under way. The contact for Norris Aquatic Center is Wyn Saunier, ... Comment?
Photo Gallery: Prep football: Immokalee spring jamboree
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Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Immokalee High running back D'Ernest Johnson runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening. Comment?
Kerry Kennedy, Pres. of RFK Center for Human Rights, and Larry Cox,...
... trafficking as " "Wendy's calls itself 'a cut above' its competition," stated Oscar Otzoy of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, "yet, Wendy's is a cut below the rest of its key competitors when it comes to human rights, as the nation's only major ... Comment?
The odds are in Immokalee graduate's favor
The odds weren't in Jesus Velazco's favor early in life.Not when his mother snuck him and his siblings across the border from Mexico without papers, nor the ensuing eight years living undocumented in Immokalee. Comment?
Prep football: Immokalee's D'Ernest Johnson, J.C. Jackson, Jimmy Bayes make Rivals 250
Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Immokalee High running back D'Ernest Johnson runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening. Comment?
Man who stole Immokalee woman's purse arrested
An Immokalee man accused of stealing a woman's purse in April was arrested by Collier County sheriff's deputies Monday. Comment?
Police beat: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
... at her home. She is accused of biting a man's arm. Maricela Zubia, 22, of the 600 block of West Main Street, Immokalee, was arrested Monday by Collier deputies at her home. She is accused of punching a woman's face. Lora Patrice Leeper, 28, of the ... Comment?
CBN Columnists Talk History
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... cities within the county. Lodge Mckee spoke of the development of the City of Naples, Fred Thomas spoke about Immokalee's history and Coastal Breeze columnists Craig Woodward and Patty Huff discussed Marco Island and Everglades City, respectively. ... Comment?
Indians seek return trip to Orlando
Last year, Immokalee lost to Tallahassee Godby, 21-20, in the Class 5A state title game. Comment?
The Indians running back has been one of the best in Southwest Florida the past two seasons, yet he's been overshadowed by perhaps the most talented recruiting class ever at Immokalee High School. Comment?
Denver Fair Food asks Wendy's to support the CIW
On Friday May 17, 2013, Denver Fair Food members visited two Wendy's locations in Denver delivering letters in support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers . Comment?
Police Beat: Monday, May 20, 2013
... 41 N. He is accused of twisting a woman's finger back. Arturo Jose Martinez, 21, of the 1300 block of Pear Street, Immokalee, was arrested Sunday by Collier deputies at his home. He is accused of aggressively shaking a man. Grant R. Fisher, 24, of ... Comment?