Archive for August, 2010

Another food giant signs Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Fair Food agreement

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers is now three for three with the world's major foodservice companies.

Immokalee teen who drowned off Sanibel remembered as funny student

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

The 15-year-old died Saturday night after rescuers pulled him from the waters off Sanibel Island where he was swimming.

Tired of teasing, man throws rock into car carrying children

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

A 22-year-old Immokalee man was charged with throwing a deadly missile at a car with children inside it Friday night, Collier County sheriff's deputies reported.

Immokalee teen dies after drowning off Sanibel Causeway

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

A day after Robert Anzualda's death, his family and friends watch home videos remembering the teen for what he did best.

POLL Collier School Board candidates evaluate how to replace Dennis Thompson

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Superintendent Dr. Dennis Thompson listens to school board members discuss his evaluation while reviewing Thompson's contract at a special meeting at the Dr.

Collier County arrests 08-22-10

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Name: ACEVEDO, ROBERTO SIERRA Charge: FAILING TO APPEAR ON CHARGE OF POSSESSING COCAINE Residence: IMMOKALEE Age: 46 Occupation: LABOR, RIO LERMA MEXICAN RESTAURANT/li> Case #: 201000008988 Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court ...

Editorials: Stars and spurs, dollars and coconuts

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

A starfish to motorists who remember that Monday is a big back-to-school day in Collier and Lee counties.

Generations turn out to bid teacher farewell

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

After six decades as a preschool teacher - including 35 years in Bonita Springs - Irene Hamrick said goodbye this week to her former students, colleagues and friends.

School bells

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Collier has 46,000 students in the public schools and Lee has 86,000 students. NAPLES - It's that time of year when kids must get immunizations to start school.

Florida Rural Broadband Alliance Receives Federal Stimulus Grant

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

The Department of Commerce has announced that the Florida Rural Broadband Alliance has been awarded nearly $24 million to deploy a network designed to provide broadband access to improve education, public health and safety services, and economic development opportunities.