Archive for September, 2010

2 accused of selling prescription drugs to detectives

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

BONITA SPRINGS: Two women were arrested on charges that theyA sold prescription pills to undercover detectives.

Bonita beach parking discount in jeopardy

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Many Southwest Florida residents may have to pay more for beach parking because of sagging Lee County revenue.

Seasonal music groups look for singers, players in Naples and Bonita Springs

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Autumn in Southwest Florida means, for many people, the chance once again to see performing arts.

St. Matt’s backs out of proposed homeless shelter on Bonita Beach Road

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Matthewa s House is no longer under contract to purchase property near the northeast intersection of Old 41 and Bonita Beach roads because of controversy regarding a 200-bed homeless shelter that was proposed for the site.

Deadline, hot line in place

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Lee County voters go to the polls Nov. 2. During the next 34 days, The News-Press will report on the political races and events shaping the campaigns.

South Lee County Police Beat: Sept. 29, 2010

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

To report a crime or any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriffa s Office at 477-1000 or you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 332-5555 or 1-800-780-TIPS. Other arrests a- Julia Irene Sorensen, 52, of the 27000 block of Pelican Ridge Circle, Bonita Springs, was arrested Tuesday by Lee deputies at home.

Highway medians get spruce-up

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Medians on a stretch of U.S. 41 in south Lee County are undergoing a makeover that officials say will improve the appearance of the heavily traveled roadway.

Sixth suspect arrested in Bonita Springs homicide

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Lee County Sheriff's Office investigates two bodies ... Lee deputies arrested a Naples man as the sixth suspect in the August double homicide of a pair of alleged drug dealers in Bonita Springs.

Motorist charged after gas emptied into wetland

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

A 31-year-old man was arrested Monday for dumping gasoline into a protected wetland, the Sheriff's Office reported.

Breast cancer in spotlight in October

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins Friday, bringing with it many activities and promotions designed to raise funds to fight the disease and awareness of treatment advances and more.