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A 19-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DRIVING OVER THE bridge from Fort Myers Beach made it close to the bend on San Carlos Boulevard where flowers still memorialize the spot Jesus Martinez, 6, and his brother Jordy, 1, were killed last year by a drunk driver. Full Story
Identity theft growing in Lee County
It isn't only the rich like Bernie Madoff who are scamming from hardworking, trusting Americans — small-time thieves are getting their share too, through identity theft. Identity theft complaints in Lee County shot up more than 16. Full Story
Edison State offers new degree in health information management
The Edison State College Board of Directors has unanimously approved a new associate's of science degree program in health information management. HIM is an outgrowth of the medical records department in area health care facilities. President Barack Obama recently mandated all medical records convert to an electronic system in the next four years. Full Story
Leeway mini transponders now available to customers
A new sticker transponder called Lee- Way Mini will be available to LeeWay customers April 1. The new transponder utilizes backscatter technology and does not require a battery for operation. It must be adhered to the windshield in order for the device to read. Full Story
AIRPORT NEWS
February traffic slightly down at Southwest Florida International During February, 809,990 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, a decrease of 4.2 percent compared to February 2008. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is down 4.0 percent over the same period last year. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. Jerusalem: Center of the World - Wednesday, April 1, 8 p.m. Jerusalem is arguably one of the most fascinating and complicated cities in the world. Ray Suarez leads this tour of the holiest sites of Judaism, Christianity and Islam — on the land, from the sky and underground. Full Story
Volunteers sought to help develop new oyster reef
Scientists, students and volunteers will spend the day "planting" oyster reefs in the Estero Bay State Aquatic and Buffer Preserve Saturday, April 4. Full Story
Lend a paw to homeless pets
Mahatma Ghandi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged on the way its animals are treated." That being the case, we all have a chance to make a difference in some of our most vulnerable creatures — homeless pets. Full Story
Groups lobby for state, federal ban on texting
Two safety groups have announced a joint agreement supporting the passage of state and federal bans on text messaging. Stay Alive …. Just Drive! (SAJD) and Safety as Floridians Expect (SAFE) are pressing for the ban. "Realistically, we all have to think about the times it's just not proper to use your phone," said Jay Anderson, executive director of SAJD. Full Story
Author, financial advisor speaks at women's event
The Women's Legacy Fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, in cooperation with the Edison State College Mina Edison Society, is hosting its inaugural Educational Boutique on Thursday, April 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rush Library Auditorium of Edison State College, featuring special guest speaker Ellen Rogin. Full Story
NEWS BRIEFS
Everblades fans can attend game and support Uncommon Friends Florida Everblades fans have the opportunity to not only attend the final home game of the season but also support the Uncommon Friends Foundation. The foundation has a block of 300 tickets available for the Saturday, April 4, game against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Full Story
Biogeneticist launches series covering health and science
BIG ARTS on Sanibel will present a set of lectures that will focus on the topic of health and science. The first speaker is biogeneticist Dr. Richard Klausner, who will talk about the genetic revolution in medicine Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. Full Story
Doctor speaks about positive power of the aging brain
Dr. Gene Cohen, author of "The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain," will speak at BIG ARTS Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Cohen, a worldrenowned expert on all aspects of aging, is a medical doctor who holds a Ph.D. in gerontology, and is the director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University. Full Story
Foster families needed by Lee Animal Services
Lee County Animal Services is seeking foster homes for many of its resident pets. Foster homes for cats are especially needed as the start of kitten season is only a few weeks away. The shelter is already over crowed with cats and the intake of felines typically increases from 500 cats per month to 700 per month from May through October. Full Story
Fundraiser for ARC
The Southwest Florida Dressage Association, with members from Lee, Collier and surrounding counties, will host its annual charity show Saturday, May 2, at the Lee County Civic Center horse facility on Old Bayshore Road. This year's show beneficiary is the Animal Refuge Center in North Fort Myers. Full Story
Easter Sunrise Service on tap at City Of Palms Park
Congregations from throughout Southwest Florida will gather at City of Palms Park in downtown Fort Myers Easter Sunday, April 12, to worship and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Doors open at 5:30 a.m. for the Easter Sunrise service, which begins at 6:30 a.m. There is no admission for the service or for parking at City of Palms Park. Full Story
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