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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Time of the season

For decades, Canadian retirees and snowbirds have flocked to Florida in search of sunny skies and warm winters — usually for no more than six months at a time. But a new piece of federal legislation would change that for Canadians ages 55 and older. The Senate is currently debating … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Attorneys may testify over murder-trial coercion claims
Tue Jun 18 2013 09:42PM

SARASOTA COUNTY — Convicted killer John Allen Lee’s attorney said she may withdraw as his counsel and testify that he didn’t concoct the story of who really murdered his estranged … Find out how to read more online.

Angry crowd argues against sewers
Tue Jun 18 2013 09:42PM

MURDOCK — An angry, rowdy crowd of some 300 residents opposed to a proposed sewer project in their Spring Lake neighborhoods filled the Charlotte County Commission chambers Monday evening, insisting … Find out how to read more online.

School district promotes administrator
Tue Jun 18 2013 09:16PM

Chuck Bradley has been promoted to the role of assistant superintendent for learning for Charlotte County Public Schools. “There is a great deal of respect (for the job) that I … Find out how to read more online.

Bayshore Park adds historic playground
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:50PM

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County is giving Bayshore Live Oak Park a substantial makeover that is in keeping with the area’s historical significance. With a new playground and restroom, at … Find out how to read more online.

State, National and World News

Citizenship proof law illegal
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states cannot on their own require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier. The justices voted 7-2 to throw … read more.

Food companies work to make it look natural
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection. When stretching out the dough for its premium “Artisan Pizzas,” Domino’s workers are instructed not to worry about making the rectangles too perfect: The … read more.

EU, US agree to start free-trade talks at G-8
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — The European Union and the United States will open negotiations next month on a long-sought deal to create free trade between the world’s two mightiest economic regions — an effort that could create millions of jobs … read more.

Women get combat-ready
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, … read more.

Growing human organs
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK — By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she’d been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery. Her cystic fibrosis was threatening her … read more.

Rowhani’s ‘path of moderation’ also shows limits
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected president showcased his reform-leaning image Monday by promising a “path of moderation” that includes greater openness on Tehran’s nuclear program and overtures to Washington. He also made clear where he draws the line: … read more.

Iraq no-fly zone viewed as symbol for one in Syria
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration, trying to avoid getting drawn deeper into Syria’s civil war, has pointed to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 as a symbol of what can go wrong when America’s military wades into Middle … read more.

Affirmative action ruling contest: race vs. class
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

(AP) — In post-Great Recession America, which is the bigger barrier to opportunity — race or class? A decade ago, the U.S. Supreme Court kept the focus on race as a barrier, upholding the right of colleges to make limited … read more.

Beyond NYC: Other places adapting to climate, too
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

BONN, Germany (AP) — From Bangkok to Miami, cities and coastal areas across the globe are already building or planning defenses to protect millions of people and key infrastructure from more powerful storm surges and other effects of global warming. … read more.

Glasnost on the Potomac under Obama? Not quite
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s as if the United States has two governments, one open and one very much not. President Barack Obama leads both, trying not to butt heads with himself. Since becoming president, Obama has churned out an impressive … read more.

IRS supervisor in DC scrutinized tea party cases
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Internal Revenue Service supervisor in Washington says she was personally involved in scrutinizing some of the earliest applications from tea party groups seeking tax-exempt status, including some requests that languished for more than a year without … read more.

SW Florida home to many young farmers
Sun Jun 16 2013 09:28PM

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Some mornings, Lara Collier dons rubber boots to walk the farm, snapping pictures of vegetables to share on social media and bundling bunches of leeks, strawberries and watermelon for customers. The 24-year old helped Collier … read more.

G8 faces uncertain recoveries, turbulent markets
Sun Jun 16 2013 09:28PM

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — Europe is mired in debt and recession. Financial markets have hit violent ups and downs on fears that U.S. stimulus efforts may soon be scaled back. Japan is finally looking up after years of stagnation … read more.

‘Man of Steel’ takes flight with $125M debut
Sun Jun 16 2013 09:28PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Man of Steel” leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend. The Warner Bros. superhero film earned $113 million in its opening weekend at the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. The retelling of … read more.

Egypt seen to give nod toward jihadis on Syria
Sun Jun 16 2013 09:28PM

CAIRO (AP) — Under Hosni Mubarak’s rule, Egypt’s authorities took a tough line on Egyptians coming home after waging “jihad” in places like Afghanistan, Chechnya or the Balkans, fearing they would bring back extremist ideology, combat experience and a thirst … read more.

Fracking fuels water fights in nation’s dry spots
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation’s driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves from beneath the Earth’s surface. Hydraulic fracturing, or the drilling … read more.

Ohio man charged in $10M real estate scam
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

MIAMI (AP) — A Pakistan native has been charged with bilking a wealthy Washington businessman out of nearly $10 million, but it’s the flashy way prosecutors allege Haider Zafar spent the money that’s also getting attention. There were bodyguards, diamonds, … read more.

Residents anxious to return to Colorado fire zone
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters worked Sunday to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado’s history. The labor-intensive work is necessary because extremely dry … read more.

North Korea proposes high-level talks with US
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea’s top governing body on Sunday proposed high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States in an appeal sent just days after calling off talks with rival South Korea. The powerful National Defense … read more.

Gunmen in Pakistan kill 2 anti-polio workers
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen killed two anti-polio workers Sunday in northwest Pakistan, police said, the latest violence directed at efforts to eradicate the disease from the country. The two attackers shot the two Pakistani health workers while they were … read more.

Series of attacks kill 51 people across Iraq
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

BAGHDAD (AP) — A blistering string of apparently coordinated bombings and a shooting across Iraq killed at least 51 and wounded dozens Sunday, spreading fear throughout the county in a wave of violence that is raising the prospect of a … read more.

Iran’s president-elect says economy will take time
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected reformist-backed president said Sunday that the country’s dire economic problems cannot be solved “overnight,” as he took his first steps in consulting with members of the clerically dominated establishment on his new policies. … read more.

Turkish PM defends his ‘duty’ to end protests
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday it was his “duty” to order riot police to evict activists occupying an Istanbul park that became a center of defiance against his rule, even as the government crackdown … read more.

Truck flips, falls 45-feet into Fla. riverbed
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The driver of a flatbed truck hauling a bulldozer is recovering from serious injuries after his truck rolled over a guardrail on Interstate 75 and plummeted 45-feet onto a marshy bank. A Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy … read more.

Fla. deputy fired for allegedly slapping inmate
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) — A Pinellas County Jail deputy has been fired after she allegedly slapped a female inmate and later lied about it. Sheriff’s officials said Deputy Elizabeth Kretzer was supervising breakfast in December when an inmate reached … read more.

Coast Guard rescues 3 after boat capsizes in Fla.
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Coast Guard has rescued three boaters after their boat took on water and capsized near Neptune Beach. The boaters called for a tow when the boat began taking on water Saturday and then eventually … read more.

Police fatally shot man who tried to grab gun
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

MIAMI (AP) — Miami-Dade police say an officer has fatally shot a man who tried to reach for the officer’s gun during an arrest. Officers responded to a fight between a couple at their home on Saturday and attempted to … read more.

Fla police rescue unconscious man from burning car
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Several Tampa police officers are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a victim from a burning car. Two cars collided Saturday night and one burst into flames, leaving an unconscious man trapped inside. Officers tried to … read more.

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More Local News

Sarasota gives nod to Little Salt addition
Tue Jun 18 2013 07:33PM

SARASOTA COUNTY — Two weeks after initially discussing the possible acquisition of Little Salt Spring in North Port, Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to begin negotiations with the University of Miami to add the 112-acre property in North Port … Find out how to read more online.

He who laughs first
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:53PM

The Charlotte Players held an improvisational comedy night on Monday at the Charlotte Players Langdon Theater in Port Charlotte to kick off an upcoming event, Comedy for a Cause, A Night of Improvisational Laughs, which will be held on Aug. … Find out how to read more online.

Picnic on the Peace River
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:47PM

Punta Gorda Elks Lodge 2606 held a Father’s Day picnic on the Peace River on Sunday. … Find out how to read more online.

Band camp ends with concert
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:01AM

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Springs operator willing to meet with officials
Sun Jun 16 2013 08:00AM

NORTH PORT — Like a child caught up in a messy divorce, Cypress Lending — the current operator of the Warm Mineral Springs Day Spa — wanted a break from being in the middle of the ongoing battle between the … Find out how to read more online.

Dads, grandpas fish with kids
Sun Jun 16 2013 08:00AM

Saturday, for the fourth year in a row, Charlotte County Community Services and the Charlotte Harbor Redevelopment Agency held their Father and Child Fishing Tournament at Bayshore Live Oak Park in Charlotte Harbor. Several teams of dads or grandpas with … Find out how to read more online.

Weekly Record
Sun Jun 16 2013 08:00AM

Charlotte County births • Melanie Hernandez-Smith, to Robin Smith-Gardner and Heulici Hernandez-Negron of Port Charlotte, at 7:57 a.m. May 23. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces. • Zoey Elizabeth Shaw, to Karmella Shaw and Jacob Steinman of North Port, at 7:40 p.m. June 6. She weighed … Find out how to read more online.

Winners Circle
Sun Jun 16 2013 08:00AM

Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club • Slam Bridge winners June 12: 1-Geri Dempsey, 4660; 2-Frank Betz, 4410; 3-George Miller, 3650. • Mahjong winners June 11: 1-Bette Albarran; 2-Diana Reinhard. Chubbyz Tavern • Big Dog’s Live Trivia Challenge winners June 12: 1-The Cat’s Meow, $50; … Find out how to read more online.

One injured in US 41 crash
Sat Jun 15 2013 08:00AM

At about 11 a.m. Friday, an SUV crashed into the rear of a southbound semi truck, which had been stopped at the red light at Easy Street and U.S. 41. The driver was transported to a local hospital but did … Find out how to read more online.

Silver Alert issued for missing PGI woman
Tue Jun 18 2013 03:50PM

A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for a 63-year-old woman who left her residence in Punta Gorda on Monday. Linda Howard of the 3300 block of Sandpiper Drive has been reported missing by a family member who last had … Find out how to read more online.

More iPads equals more ‘1-to-1’ classes
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:01AM

Fifth-graders in Kristina Kelch’s class at East Elementary School last year found themselves in one of four pilot “1-to-1” classrooms in the district. That is, each student was assigned an iPad to use for learning and research. Principal Lori Carr … Find out how to read more online.

Street Crimes Unit arrests Tampa men on drug charges
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:36PM

PUNTA GORDA — On Friday, the Street Crimes Unit arrested two Tampa men on charges of possession of marijuana with the intent to sell after they were stopped on I-75 for exceeding the speed limit. At about 5 p.m., Street … Find out how to read more online.

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