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A truck carrying mulch rolled over this morning on Plantation Road near Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

Roundup: USF softball, golf see NCAA runs end

I'm here in Ponte Vedra Beach for the annual Big East (er, American Athletic Conference) meetings -- USF has a full contingent of coaches and Doug Woolard hear as the new league hashes out important things for this first season. In the next two days, the league could approve (but not likely unveil) its new logo, sites for men's and women's …

Forging Urban Solutions

USF hosted the UN-Habitat Partner University Initiative meeting that focused on solutions to problems caused by rapid urbanization.

USF coach Willie Taggart says UCF-USF rivalry needs time to grow

USF coach Willie Taggart wants to give the UCF-USF rivalry some time to grow.

Woman shoots man at Orlando dialysis center

One person was wounded in a shooting Monday morning at the Florida Dialysis Center of Orlando on 35th Street.

Lars Houmann Joins NuView IRA Advisory Board

Lars Houmann, CEO of Florida Hospital, joins NuView IRA, Inc. Advisory Board providing insight and experience in customer service, employee development and community involvement. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10741016.htm

Manufacturing Jobs in Florida Post Slight Loss over Past Year According to Industrial Directory

Manufacturers’ News, Inc.-- Industrial employment in Florida declined slightly over the past year, according to the 2013 Florida Manufacturers Register®, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers’ News, Inc.

Manufacturing Jobs in Florida Post Slight Loss over Past Year According to Industrial Directory

Manufacturers’ News, Inc.-- Industrial employment in Florida declined slightly over the past year, according to the 2013 Florida Manufacturers Register®, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers’ News, Inc.

Humana Names Tracie Fahy to Lead North Florida Medicare Market Operations

Humana Inc. announced today that Tracie Fahy, formerly Chief Operating Officer for Humana Florida Medicare Advantage HMO CarePlus Health Plans, has been appointed Regio

FSR Teams With NSCA and WAVE to Sponsor Networking Reception at InfoComm 2013

Woodland Park, NJ – FSR, along with co-sponsors NSCA and Women in AV (WAVE), will host an informal reception on Wednesday, June 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The event coincides with opening day of the InfoComm, the premiere trade show for the commercial audiovisual industry. Women are encouraged to attend the unique reception where they can network with ...

FSU baseball opens ACC Tournament vs. Georgia Tech at 11 a.m. Wednesday

TALLAHASSEE -- After winning its seventh straight ACC Atlantic Division championship and securing over the weekend the No. 2 seed in this week's ACC Tournament, Florida State will open its postseason with an 11 a.m. game Wednesday versus Georgia Tech.

FSU softball rallies into Texas Super Regional in extra innings

TALLAHASSEE -- As nighttime descended upon Mobile, Ala. on Sunday, Florida State's softball team looked like it was bracing for a long bus ride home and the official start to its offseason.

The week ahead in state and local government: May 20 to 24

Here’s a look at some of the events and major Southwest Florida local government meetings that could generate news reports in the coming week.

Deputies investigate North Fort Myers shooting

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting in the Suncoast Estates neighborhood in North Fort Myers.

Florida education news: Tuition, school choice, teacher layoffs and more

VETO PEN: Gov. Rick Scott is set to sign the FY 2014 budget, but veto a 3 percent tuition rate increase within it.

Car found on fire at Fort Myers home

The Fort Myers Fire Department is investigsting after finding a vehicle on fire in a driveway early Monday morning.

Car found on fire ar Fort Myers home

The Fort Myers Fire Department is investigsting after finding a vehicle on fire in a driveway early Monday morning.

Apex Affinity Selects Elsevier's Gold Standard Drug Database

TAMPA, Florida, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier will provide Apex with essential drug information in a streamlined database solution Elsevier , a world-leading provider of scientific, medical and ...

Friends, family hold Fort Myers fundraiser to ease woman's medical costs

Melissa and Dave Godfrey were married April 13 and thought that her bout with fatigue days later was just a byproduct of the wedding celebration.

Pain Clinic in Fort Myers, Community Wellness, Now Offering Same Day Appointments

Community Wellness Center of SW Florida, a first rate pain clinic in Fort Myers , is now offering same day appointments. The clinic is a self pay pain management center assisting those with acute and chronic pain issues with medication management. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10748368.htm

Miami woos Chinese property buyers

The Miami Association of Realtors has launched a campaign to woo affluent Chinese property buyers and investors, and promote Miami (pictured) as a key market for investment.

Fort Myers Beach mandatory recycling ordinance proposed

Fort Myers Beach businesses could face mandatory recycling if the town council decides to pursue an ordinance it will be discussing today.

Florida town abuzz over lucky Powerball ticket

It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

South Fort Myers

With 378 graduates, South Fort Myers High's Class of 2013 says bigger is better. The class is the school's largest since it opened in 2005.

Manuel: Bills' offense simpler than FSU's

Perhaps he meant it as a compliment, but rookie quarterback EJ Manuel somewhat denigrated the Buffalo Bills' offense in comments made Sunday.

Mile Markers

KEY WEST Strike a (yoga) pose for girls education charity The Key West Yoga Sanctuary on June 1 will help send 200 girls in Africa and Asia to school by participating in a global... read more

Today In History

ON THIS DAY IN: 1893 The Cuban community planned to collect $60,000 in Key West during the month to support the revolution in Cuba. 1902 U.S. troops were... read more

Florida National Guard in transition phase

The Florida National Guard’s emphasis is changing as foreign deployments dwindle. Now its members are getting serious training to face a familiar foe — the next big hurricane

Gators, Hurricanes among teams hoping to make late surge in conference tournaments

Will Florida State win an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title?

FSU receives commitment from Mississippi WR Markell Pack

Tim Brewster wasn’t at Mississippi State very long, but for Florida State fans, it was just long enough.

Video: South Fort Myers High

Check those Powerball tickets, Florida residents: One of you is holding the winning ticket in the... - 8:51 am

Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Melissa De Maria, Tampa, Florida

Periodically we'll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals.

READER SUBMITTED: PAFY Chosen To Present At National Conference

Patient Advocate for You is honored to be chosen to present at the Patient Advocate Institute's Third Annual Patient Advocate Conference December 2013 in Orlando, Florida at the Lowes Royal Pacific Resort. The CEO of Patient Advocate for You, Sharon Gauthier RN/BSN/MSN/CCM will be presenting a workshop on Demonstrating Results and Calculating Savings to Prove Return on Investment for Patient ...

FSU lands its fourth receiver in the Class of 2014

The Seminoles get a pledge from the dynamic Mississippi native Pack.

FHP seeks drivers who don't buckle up

The Florida Highway Patrol “Click it or Ticket” enforcement campaign will continue it through June 3 in conjunction with the Memorial Day Holiday period, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.

Small Florida town buzzing over news of local winner

The residents of a small Florida town known for its bottled water are now thirsty to know if one of their neighbors is the sole winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history.Lottery officials confirmed early Sunday that the one winning ticket for the estimated $590.5 million prize was sold at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla.But so far, only the losers have come forward. “I wish it ...

Small Florida town buzzing over news of local winner

The residents of a small Florida town known for its bottled water are now thirsty to know if one of their neighbors is the sole winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history.Lottery officials confirmed early Sunday that the one winning ticket for the estimated $590.5 million prize was sold at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla.But so far, only the losers have come forward. “I wish it ...

Small Florida town buzzing over news of local lotto winner

The residents of a small Florida town known for its bottled water are now thirsty to know if one of their neighbors is the sole winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history.Lottery officials confirmed early Sunday that the one winning ticket for the estimated $590.5 million prize was sold at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla.But so far, only the losers have come forward. “I wish it ...

Small Florida town buzzing over news of local lotto winner

The residents of a small Florida town known for its bottled water are now thirsty to know if one of their neighbors is the sole winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history.Lottery officials confirmed early Sunday that the one winning ticket for the estimated $590.5 million prize was sold at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla.But so far, only the losers have come forward. “I wish it ...

Florida town buzzing over news of Powerball winner

The residents of a small Florida town known for its bottled water are now thirsty to know if one of their neighbors is the sole winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history.

Florida town buzzing over news of Powerball winner

The residents of a small Florida town known for its bottled water are now thirsty to know if one of their neighbors is the sole winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history.

Sarasota man, 83, charged with DUI after wiping out 2 bikes

Two motorcyclists and one passenger suffered serious injuries Saturday when hit by a sports car driven by an 83-year-old Sarasota man patrolmen say was over the legal blood-alcohol limit.

Pitts: Life always catches up

Brenda Heist wanted to run away from life. Naturally, she went to Key West, Fla. The first time I was down there, I saw a highway sign that, for me, perfectly captured the meaning of that place. North, it said, with an arrow pointing the way.

Graduation 2013: South Fort Myers High School

These are the members of the class of 2013 from South Fort Myers High School

Boat Up For Grabs During Keys Tournament

Anglers who compete in the inaugural Florida Keys Dolphin Championship, over the Memorial Day weekend, have an opportunity to win a new SeaHunter bay boat valued at $75,000.

FSU two-sport star Jameis Winston throws out Clemson baserunner | Video

TALLAHASSEE -- Saturday's regular season finale at Dick Howser Stadium was still in some doubt. Florida State led by four and needed to get every out that it possibly could against a Clemson lineup that had the potential to mount a rally at any given time.

Miami Dolphins sign rookie tailback Mike Gillislee

The Miami Dolphins have signed former University of Florida tailback Mike Gillislee, making him the fifth member of the 2013 draft class to sign his rookie deal.

FSU 2-sport star Winston throws out Clemson baserunner | Video

TALLAHASSEE -- Saturday's regular season finale at Dick Howser Stadium was still in some doubt. Florida State led by four and needed to get every out that it possibly could against a Clemson lineup that had the potential to mount a rally at any given time.

Miami Dolphins sign former Gator tailback Mike Gillislee

The Miami Dolphins have signed former University of Florida tailback Mike Gillislee, making him the fifth member of the 2013 draft class to sign his rookie deal.

Florida Gator Gillislee signs rookie deal with Miami Dolphins

The University of Florida’s Mike Gillislee became the latest Miami Dolphins draft pick to sign with the team, agreeing to a four-year rookie deal expected to pay an estimated $2.3 million.