Thursday, June 30, 2016

Second generation Hooter's girl headed for competition

Amanda Shapiro and her mom, Jill, have the same sparkling blue eyes and wide smiles, get their hair and nails done together and even do the weekly grocery shopping as a pair.

      
 
 


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Fort Myers council accepts Derrick Diggs as police chief

Fort Myers' elected leaders unanimously voted to accept the city manager's pick of Derrick Diggs as FMPD's next chief.

      
 
 


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State leaders want emergency declaration for Lee County

Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto talks with The News-Press. She and other lawmakers are urging Gov, Rick Scott to add SW Florida to the state of emergency declaration involving water quality on east coast. Video: Jack Hardman and Cory ODonnell

      
 
 


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State leaders want emergency declaration for Lee County

State leaders representing Southwest Florida pushed Thursday for Lee County to be included in a state of emergency over water conditions in the Lake Okeechobee system. 

      
 
 


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RSW airport terminal expansion aims to ease clogged checkpoints

Terminal expansion will address a peak-season problem that can't be ignored, Fort Myers airport leaders say

      
 
 


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North Port man charged with cruelty to 35 cats living at home

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a North Port man, accused of failing to provide adequate food, water and medical care for 35 cats living in his home.

      
 
 


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AIC Kaitlin Barcala basics graduate; PFC Zachery Fuller services

PFC Zachery Nathaniel Fuller laid to rest; Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Barcala graduated from basic training

      
 
 


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