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Comprehensive News Feed for Fort Myers, FL.

Results 1 - 20 of 16,621 in Fort Myers, FL

  1. Simms fighting for jobRead the original story

    13 min ago | Floridatoday.com

    ... they think. But at the same time, I've got to conquer some of my own demons first." Dorsey, a staff writer at the Fort Myers News-Press, covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for FLORIDA TODAY.

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  2. Youth Baseball: Unconventional win still a winRead the original story

    47 min ago | Naples Daily News

    ' The national anthem was played after the game started. Later, a South Fort Myers player was plunked in the back of the head by a ball thrown by his own teammate.

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  3. Youth Baseball: Seniors come up shy of another state title, but finish with a winRead the original story

    48 min ago | Naples Daily News

    ' After losing its morning contest to Boynton Beach 9-6, the South Fort Myers senior all-stars bowed out of the state tournament with a 12-7 win over Plant City on Saturday evening.

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  4. How to keep 'em alive: Hermit crabsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Island Packet

    ... from the beach, and his friend Crab Kate later at a mall. They now live with Ormes at a retirement community in Fort Myers, Fla., and are about to turn 32 years old. Ormes is a bit of a local celebrity -- "The crabby lady, they call me" -- although ...

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  5. Free School Supplies SundayRead the original story

    1 hr ago | FOX 4 Florida

    ... Multicultural Center of Southwest Florida is giving away free supplies at the Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. It's from 11 to 3. Fox 4 anchor Patrick Nolan will be the emcee for the event, which will include a day full of local ...

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  6. Lamely eyes unprecedented sweepRead the original story

    1 hr ago | KWWL-TV Waterloo

    ... and Cedar Rapids Open sweep in the same year. Derek Lamely is certainly giving it his best shot. The pro from Fort Myers, Florida took home 40 grand for winning in Waterloo last weekend and today he made a charge into a tie for second in Cedar ...

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  7. Bele Chere 5K: Race draws record number of runnersRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... jewel of the Western North Carolina road-racing scene - also included runners from as far as Somerville, Mass., Fort Myers, Fla., and Grand Rapids, Mich. Little crossed the finish line with a time of 15 minutes, six seconds (4:52 pace) - 13 seconds ...

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  8. Planetarium Show: "Nine Planets and Counting" -- at The Calusa Nature Center and PlanetariumRead the original story

    1 hr ago | BonitaNews.com - Bonita Springs, Florida

    Planetarium Show: "Nine Planets and Counting" E-mail this to a friend When: Sunday, July 27 , 2 p.m. Where: The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium , 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL Cost: $5 - $8 Age limit: ...

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  9. Federal jury awards Washoe Valley woman $1.2 millionRead the original story

    Thursday | Mason Valley News

    ... filed her lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Northern California after an incident on a flight from Dallas to Fort Myers, Fla., in which she was assaulted by an "irate female passenger." The passenger interfered with her safety and serving ...

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  10. Editorial: Police officer's death should be beginning of reformRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Naples Daily News

    At first the slaying of a missionary-turned-police officer in downtown Fort Myers in the dead of night led us to wonder from the heart how and why bad things happen to good people in seemingly peaceful ...

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  11. News in brief: Airport passenger traffic declinesRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Naples Daily News

    ... June compared with the same month a year ago. During June, more than 488,000 passengers used the airport between Fort Myers and Naples, airport officials said in a news release. That was a decline of 7 percent compared to June 2007. So far in 2008, ...

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  12. Thousands donated in Fundraiser for Officer Andrew Widman's FamilyRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers

    Cape Coral - It's been a little more than a week since Officer Andrew Widman was shot and killed in Downtown Fort Myers.

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  13. Brent Batten: Dear governor, please get an answer on what went wrongRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Naples Daily News

    ... talking to administrators and spokespersons. I'm writing in regards to the death of Officer Andrew Widman of the Fort Myers Police Department. I'm sure you are already aware of this sad case but in the event you're not, I'll briefly summarize: ...

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  14. Your News: Living Now expo event presents a wealth of information on mind, body, soul and spiritRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Naples Daily News

    ... at Southwest Florida's premier health and wellness event on Saturday, August 2 at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower in Fort Myers. Using quantum physics theories, Naples resident Anna Kovacs offers practical principles to consciously create the life you ...

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  15. Donation makes Humane Society storm readyRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Nbc-2.com

    FORT MYERS: A big donation to the Gulf Coast Humane Society will help keep its animals more secure, cooler and prepared for a storm.

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  16. Traffic enforcement update for MondayRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Cape Coral Daily Breeze

    ... Monday, July 28: 1. Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres 2. Bonita Beach Road & U.S. 41, Bonita Springs 3. Summerlin Road, Fort Myers Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen complaints. The Sheriff's Office is ...

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  17. 'High School' debuts at Broadway PalmRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | News Press

    ... w information visit www.BroadwayPalm.com or call 278-4422. The theater is located at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

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  18. Crash blocking Alico Road east of Gator RoadRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | News Press

    A vehicle crash has caused a roadblock on Alico Road just east of Gator Road at Cam Court in Fort Myers.

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  19. Father's limited role left imprint on sons' livesRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | News Press

    ... realized his marriage to the boys' mother, Sandra, wasn't working, he walked out on the family, he says. He left Fort Myers for a while, spending time in Alabama, Mississippi and prison for grand theft. He returned to the area, first to LaBelle ...

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  20. Police chief's absence at funeral a faux pasRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | News Press

    When Hilton Daniels announced his retirement in March, he said he wouldn't change a thing about his nearly 30 years with the Fort Myers Police Department.

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