Archive for February, 2012

Commissioners approve red-light cameras for next decade

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Collier commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a new 10-year contract with American Traffic Solutions, the Arizona-based camera vendor.

Clewiston man accused of leading deputies on high-speed chase

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

A car chase Sunday night that started near the border of Collier and Hendry counties ended with the arrest of a Clewiston man in northern Immokalee.

Making amends: Commissioners take step toward bringing back Immokalee Master Plan

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

They voted 4-0 today to amend an ordinance to allow for a reconsideration of land use matters - a necessary step to bring the master plan back for a vote.

HCSO Traffic Stop Leads To Human Trafficking Case

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Seasonal migrant workers are often the victims of human trafficking as they are being transported between farms throughout the state and the country.

Spring Break is Medical Outreach Time for FSUCares

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

The students of FSUCares have a bigger challenge than most when it comes to packing for spring break.

Fugitive Friday - 02/24/12

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

If you know anything about these fugitives, you can earn up to $1,000 by calling Crime Stoppers at 780-TIPS. All information below courtesy of Crime Stoppers.

Dresses, dark chocolate can help those in crisis

Friday, February 24th, 2012

PACE Center for Girls-Collier executive director Marianne Kearns stands with five girls in her program at the Naples Hilton for a Believing in Girls Luncheon.

Habitat for Humanity of Collier showcases homes during bus tours

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Scott McIntyre/Staff Maoyse Joseph, right, smiles as a group walks through her home in Regal Acres during a tour through where Habitat For Humanity is building homes for those in need of better living conditions as well as Naples' poorer neighborhoods on Wednesday.

Golf: Coors Light Open qualifier pairings

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

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Human trafficking bill heads through Legislature

Monday, February 20th, 2012

The issue is an important one for Rep. Matt Gaetz, a co-sponsor of the bill, who said human trafficking is a big problem in Northwest Florida, particularly in the tourism industry.