Archive for September, 2010

Police (and reporter) train on high-powered rifles

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Punta Gorda police officers are adding patrol rifles to their crime-fighting arsenal.

Business newsmakers: Chamber of SW Florida names leadership class

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

The Chamber of Southwest Florida has formed its fall 2010 Leadership Lee Class. Members are: Catherine Bergerson, Edison State College; Jack Dillon, Kraft Construction; Peg Elmore, SWFL Workforce Development Board; Joanne Hartke, FGCU Institute of Government; Doreen Herring, Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach; Walter Robert ...

Lunch kicks off charitable effort

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

From left, Colette Koltay, Hal Hedley, Sheila Miller and Olivia Thomas were among many of the guests who congratulated Hedley for an award recognizing his long-term contributions to the United Way.

More places to fly from Punta Gorda

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Punta Gorda markets itself as a "destination location," and now travelers from three more cities will be able to fly directly into the city.

WWE’s Top 50 Superstars DVD, Tonight’s FCW Show

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Michael McGillicutty in a Falls Count Anywhere match. WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel will also be appearing.

Lunchtime Links: Wife running late for dinner leads to just deserts for husband

Friday, September 24th, 2010

State police stopped a woman on the Thruway for talking on her cell phone Thursday.

Lee County Burnt Store Road plans proceed

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Burnt Store Road is on its way to becoming a "super street" with few intersections, but Lee County officials say they want to hear the public's ideas before setting the plans in asphalt.

Panhandle man in prison for killing parents dies in Charlotte Correctional Institution

Friday, September 24th, 2010

A Panhandle man who pleaded guilty in the 2008 shooting deaths of his parents has died in a Southwest Florida Prison.

Boatman Investigated In Prison Death

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing two hikers may have struck again.

Business digest: Mobile unit provides help in training, hiring

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Three Naples companies had help streamlining their hiring and training processes this week.