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Trying to save bank, ex-Orion CEO confesses about role in fraud - The News-Press
Friday, February 3, 2012

Wink News Trying to save bank, ex-Orion CEO confesses about role in fraud The News-Press In confessing his role in the Orion Bank of Naples bank fraud scandal, former CEO Jerry Williams told a federal judge in Fort Myers he was trying to save the financial institution from collapse. “I was trying t.. .. read more

Man guilty of killing store clerk wants to retract his plea - Wink News
Friday, February 3, 2012

Wink News Man guilty of killing store clerk wants to retract his plea Wink News FORT MYERS , Fla.- The man who plead guilty to killing a convenience store clerk now wants to take his plea back. But a judge said no. Chad Moreland appeared in front of a judge saying he didn't understand his plea .. .. read more

Fort Myers Attorney Carlos Kelly to Present at February 16 Appraisal Institute ...
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Fort Myers Attorney Carlos Kelly to Present at February 16 Appraisal Institute ... PR.com (press release) Fort Myers , FL, February 02, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, PA is pleased to announce that Attorney Carlos A. Kelly, a stockholder in the firm's Commercial Litigati.. .. read more

GM says Boston likely out of Oswalt running - MLB.com
Thursday, February 2, 2012

GM says Boston likely out of Oswalt running MLB.com Pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers , Fla., on Feb. 19. Valentine said he will arrive on Feb. 12, and Cherington said he'll go down some time next week. Ortiz's agent, Fern Cuza, declined to comment Wednesday. If the cases reach arb.. .. read more

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News - UPI.com
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News UPI.com When Judge John Guy asked how Labrie, who had no criminal record, became a "one-man crime spree," his lawyers explained he suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and had made an "unfortunate decision" to flee from police. and more ».. .. read more

Business briefs - The News-Press
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Business briefs The News-Press The areas benefitting from the capacity upgrades include Fort Myers , Estero and Fort Myers Beach in Lee County; Golden Gate in Collier County; and Felda and Devils Garden in Hendry County. Bonita Bay Community Association has retained its designation ... .. read more

Suspect pleads no contest in Fort Myers police dog's death - The News-Press
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Suspect pleads no contest in Fort Myers police dog's death The News-Press One of two men charged in the 2010 robbery of a McDonald's that resulted in the death of Fort Myers Police dog Rosco was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison. Gilberto Amaya, 32, pleaded no contest to second-degree.. .. read more

Sam Cook: Rapper must now avoid all the TRAPs - The News-Press
Sunday, January 29, 2012

Sam Cook: Rapper must now avoid all the TRAPs The News-Press It's not often a criminal goes to court a felon and leaves a juvenile. In the case of Fort Myers rapper Robert “TRAP'' Crockett, that reality is 10 steps in the right direction. Yet last February, Crockett temporarily derailed.. .. read more

Fiction review: Florida mysteries - Richmond Times Dispatch
Sunday, January 29, 2012

Fiction review: Florida mysteries Richmond Times Dispatch But he's interrupted by 19-year-old Sheriff Buddha Hilton of Starkville, Okla., who tells him that Rusty's obituary has been found at the scene where a Starkville lawyer was speared to death. Further complicating matters, the obit wa.. .. read more

Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy Elected to 2012 Southwest Florida Human ... ..
Friday, January 27, 2012

Employment Law Attorney Suzanne Boy Elected to 2012 Southwest Florida Human ... PR.com (press release) Fort Myers , FL, January 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, PA is pleased to announce that Fort Myers Attorney Suzanne Boy has been elected to the Board of .. .. read more

In Deion Sanders's Quest for a Charter School, the Whistleblower Turns it Up to ..
Thursday, January 26, 2012

In Deion Sanders's Quest for a Charter School, the Whistleblower Turns it Up to 11 Dallas Observer (blog) Below, I have chronicled every email that I sent you, Paula Myers , Commissioner Robert Scott and Charter School Administrator Mary Perry. In each of these emails, I provided you with docum.. .. read more

Victims of Miami Ponzi schemer Gaston E. Cantens recover pennies on the dollar -..
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Victims of Miami Ponzi schemer Gaston E. Cantens recover pennies on the dollar MiamiHerald.com Cantens himself also agreed to turn over properties in Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and other areas, but their values were unclear because of outstanding mortgages with banks. He also relinquished certain.. .. read more

Lee civil case accusing pitcher Johan Santana of attacking woman goes to mediati..
Sunday, January 22, 2012

Lee civil case accusing pitcher Johan Santana of attacking woman goes to mediation Marconews (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr) FORT MYERS — As Major League pitcher Johan Santana continues his comeback attempt, a lawsuit against him involving allegations of rape continues to wind through the legal process in L.. .. read more

How Bradley Manning's fate will be decided - Salon
Sunday, January 22, 2012

Salon How Bradley Manning's fate will be decided Salon By Justin Elliott Army Pfc. Bradley Manning is escorted by military police from the courthouse after the sixth day of his Article 32 hearing at Fort Meade, Maryland, December 21, 2011. (Credit: Benjamin Myers / Reuters) This week, Bradley M.. .. read more

Attorney finds cause to fire Edison State's president Walker - Wink News
Sunday, January 22, 2012

Attorney finds cause to fire Edison State's president Walker Wink News FORT MYERS , Fla. - A law firm hired by Edison State College to investigate president Kenneth Walker's performance at the school says it found grounds to terminate him, if his contract is even valid. In November, the col.. .. read more

FDLE investigates Osceola County clerk of court - Orlando Sentinel
Saturday, January 21, 2012

Orlando Sentinel FDLE investigates Osceola County clerk of court Orlando Sentinel Thompson served as a police officer in Fort Myers and Kissimmee, where the black-belt martial-arts champion led the Kissimmee SWAT team for 10 years, according to the clerk of courts website. Thompson is up for re-ele.. .. read more

Tampa Man Sentenced To More Than 24 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Bank ... -..
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Tampa Man Sentenced To More Than 24 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Bank ... VAdvert Press Center (press release) FORT MYERS , FL—United States Attorney Robert E. O'Neill announces that US District Judge John E. Steele today sentenced Kevin Franklin Stone (49, Tampa) to 24 years and eight mon.. .. read more

The Prosecutor Who Cleared Nick Christie's Jailers For Pepper-Spraying Him to ....
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Reason Online (blog) The Prosecutor Who Cleared Nick Christie's Jailers For Pepper-Spraying Him to ... Reason Online (blog) Fort Myers PD Officers Robert Kerbs and Tim McCormack gave verbal commands for the vehicle to stop. Instead the vehicle accelerated towards Officer Kerbs. In fear of his l.. .. read more

Kodak, Hostess, MF Global, Lehman, SP Newsprint: Bankruptcy - BusinessWeek
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Kodak, Hostess, MF Global, Lehman, SP Newsprint: Bankruptcy BusinessWeek US Bankruptcy Judge Barry S. Schermer in Fort Myers , Florida, not only refused to approve the disclosure statement explaining Evans' plan, he also terminated the company's exclusive right to propose a Chapter 11 plan,.. .. read more

Two accused of dismantling dozens of Hernando AC units for parts - Tampabay.com
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Two accused of dismantling dozens of Hernando AC units for parts Tampabay.com Rogers, of 16125 Fort Myers St., south of Brooksville, has little criminal history in Hernando other than a marijuana charge and numerous traffic citations. Terry, of 1223 Olmes Road, Brooksville, has been arrested severa.. .. read more

Miami grand jury employee charged with tipping off targeted drug ring - MiamiHer..
Saturday, January 14, 2012

MyFox Tampa Bay Miami grand jury employee charged with tipping off targeted drug ring MiamiHerald.com Robert Jackson, 24, of Fort Myers , was also charged. The defendants were also charged with conspiring to use telephone facilities to carry out the trafficking plot. If convicted, each faces up to .. .. read more

Lee County judge denies Stand Your Ground motion in Fort Myers strip club case -..
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wink News Lee County judge denies Stand Your Ground motion in Fort Myers strip club case Marconews By JACOB CARPENTER LEE COUNTY — Standing outside a Fort Myers strip club with a gun in his hand, Justin Campos watched as Juan Miguel Sanchez-Perdomo assaulted his friend. Out of the corner of his eye.. .. read more