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Lee County

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Flaming Dead Squirrels Blamed for Starting Florida Brush Fires

    Earlier this week, firefighters had to deal with four separate brush fires in four straight days in the Lehigh Acres area of Lee County. Don't worry though, a serial arsonist is not on the lose in Southwest Florida. Authorities believe they know who's to blame for starting the flames: squirrels. Yes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Florida Man Arrested for Masturbating at the Beach and Making Animal Sounds

    ​What ultimately sets man apart from the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to attract mates in ways others than hooting, hollering and making other loud noises. We have highly evolved strategies like pick up lines, paying for drinks, and buying fancy cars and clothes to impress women.Appar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    More Rick Perry News: There Are Ten Officially Recognized Places In Florida That Still Have "Negro" In Their Name

    ​Next time you have a few minutes to burn in Palm City, Florida, why not book a leisurely afternoon at Negrohead Point? No? Perhaps a relaxing drive over Negro Jim Hammock Bridge near Moore Haven would calm your nerves. Then you could hop up to Jefferson County to cool off in Negro Cove, or s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Photos of Florida Woman's Boobs Mysteriously Sent to Office Fax Machine

    ​Here's a cautionary tale for all the amateur erotic self-portraitists out there (and let's be honest, that's just about anyone under 30 nowadays). A Bonita Springs woman arrived at her office one day and found topless photos of herself in the office fax machine. Thing is, she swears she neve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2011

    Nearly One in Five Florida Homes Are Empty

    ​Here's a staggering statistic from the continued fallout of Florida's real estate bust: 18 percent of homes in Florida, or nearly one in five, sit empty. That's a 62 percent increase in empty homes in the past ten years, and the surplus of inventory on the market ensures that home prices are ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Rhonda Lee Quaresma, Female Bodybuilding Champ, Busted for Prostitution in Florida

    ​The life of a female body building champion is full of extremes. When they're on stage with their muscles bulging, posing suit sparkling, and audience captivated, they must feel they're invincible. That they can crush any of life's problems with their rippling muscles as easily as they could sure ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Former Lee County Commissioner Vicki Lukis Is No Longer A Convicted Felon

    Vicki Lukis ​Fourteen years after New Times chronicled her free fall out of public office and into the slammer, Vicki Lukis has won her redemption. On Monday, federal Judge John Steele of the U.S. District Court in Lee County vacated her 1997 conviction on honest services fraud. Her case was a fas ... More >>

  • News

    October 14, 2010

    Daphne Campbell: Big debts, shady dealings

    Vicki Lukis ​Fourteen years after New Times chronicled her free fall out of public office and into the slammer, Vicki Lukis has won her redemption. On Monday, federal Judge John Steele of the U.S. District Court in Lee County vacated her 1997 conviction on honest services fraud. Her case was a fas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2009

    Two Florida Men Face Five Years in Jail for Posting Gang Signs on MySpace

    Do I get five years in the slammer for posting this? ​Thanks to a law championed by a former Miami-Dade Police officer, two Florida men face up to five years in prison for photos allegedly showing gang signs posted to their MySpace accounts. The whole thing is ridiculous. Taxpa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Fort Myers Beach Fires Manager Over Porn Star Wife, but Aren't Porn Stars People Too?

    Jazella Moore, wife of Fort Myers Beach's ex-town manager. The town manager of Fort Myers Beach was fired because it was discovered his new wife has a career as a MILF porn star. The funny thing is that, by all acounts, Scott Janke was a competent, responsible manager and that the town council had n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2009

    Two Cases of Swine Flu Confirmed in Florida: One in Broward

    via FlickrIt's probably not time for a mask just yet, but stock up on the hand soap. Gov. Charlie Crist announced today that two cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Florida: a 17-year-old teenage girl who attended Hallendale High School in Broward County and an elementary school boy in Lee Cou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2009

    Live From The Barack Obama Stimulus Tour

    Riptide is live today from Ft. Myers, Florida for Barack Obama's first visit to Florida as President of the United States of America. He'll be continuing the themes from his stop in Elkhart, Indiana and his first press conference last night, talking up the need for a stimulus package. The event ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2008

    News Roundup

    Riptide is live today from Ft. Myers, Florida for Barack Obama's first visit to Florida as President of the United States of America. He'll be continuing the themes from his stop in Elkhart, Indiana and his first press conference last night, talking up the need for a stimulus package. The event ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2008

    Loads of Obama-Terrorist Baiting at Palin's Estero Rally

    Riptide is live today from Ft. Myers, Florida for Barack Obama's first visit to Florida as President of the United States of America. He'll be continuing the themes from his stop in Elkhart, Indiana and his first press conference last night, talking up the need for a stimulus package. The event ... More >>

  • News

    August 28, 2008

    Violent Jewelry Thieves Prowl South Florida

    They give new meaning to the term blood diamond.

  • News

    April 17, 2008

    Toke It Easy

    Snap out of it, 4/20 revelers: Florida legislators want to stomp on your buzz.

  • News

    November 8, 2007

    Marijuana Goes Upstate

    Florida moves into the number two spot when it comes to grow houses

  • News

    February 17, 2005

    Messing With The Man

    Three kids from suburban Miami found a clever way to relieve their boredom: They launched an attack on a police station

  • Recreation

    May 15, 2003

    BEST BIRDWATCHING DAY TRIP

    J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

  • Bars and Clubs

    May 15, 2003

    BEST NEW BAR

    Slak Lounge

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2003

    Steppin' Out

    Slak Lounge

  • News

    May 15, 1997

    When Vicki Met Syl, Part Two

    Accused of bribery and public corruption, this power pair finds that love and justice prevail

  • News

    May 8, 1997

    When Vicki Met Syl

    Fate introduced Miami lobbyist Sylvester Lukis to a rising political star named Vicki Lopez-Wolfe. Twenty-two felony charges later, South Florida is still reeling.

  • News

    August 10, 1994

    Road Show

    Want to know more about Jeb Bush? The machinations of Florida's Republican party? Vomiting? Get on the bus.

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