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Sarasota Herald-Tribune Fire kills 119 at China poultry plant

Naples Daily News IV solutions the latest shortage pharmacists grappling with in Collier, Lee

Pharmacists in Southwest Florida are dealing with a variety of medication shortages, most recently for IV solutions.

Naples Daily News Senior hunger on rise in Collier, groups align to reach out to help

Hunger among Southwest Florida's senior population is on the rise, and some organizations are banding together to address the problem.

Naples Daily News In The Know: 3 longtime businesses close in Kings Lake Square

Publix supermarket is expanding, but three longtime businesses are closing in East Naples.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Wallace: GOP gets early start on attacking Crist

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Scott may lure jobs from California

Tampa Tribune Report: IRS spent $50 million on conferences

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Wall Street Week ahead: Are rising rates reason to worry or sign of strength?

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Escaped llama captured in north Florida

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Cleanup goes on as storms move toward East Coast

Sarasota Herald-Tribune The insured have yet to reap benefits of insurers' good fortunes

Tampa Tribune Beach renourishment would fuel Gulfport?s tourism plans

Tampa Tribune Waste Management?s overbilling mess costs Tampa $300,000

Tampa Tribune Scott among GOP governors battling own party on healthcare

Naples Daily News As building rebounds in area, new homes offer more hurricane safety features

New homes are under construction again in Collier and Lee counties after several years of a stalled market, and buyers are hurricane season savvy as they choose what to add to their hew homes.

Naples Daily News Owner of Algenol in south Lee disappointed Scott signed ethanol bill

Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill to remove Florida's requirement for ethanol in gasoline, but a federal rule remains in place. A south Lee businessman says it hurts his business.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Gators among softball teams taking shelter in Oklahoma

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Senior patrons mourn closure of Internet cafes

Naples Daily News Scott appoints two to the FGCU Board of Trustees

Two new trustees are appointed to the FGCU board

Naples Daily News Naples in top 10 of CoreLogic report listing properties at risk of storm damage

CoreLogic, a residential property information, analytics and business services provider, released its 2013 Storm Surge Report on both the number and value of single-family homes exposed to hurricane-driven storm-surge damage within the U.S.

Naples Daily News Dogs welcome in Collier County parks starting June 1

Collier County parks will allow dogs beginning Saturday.

Naples Daily News Collier detectives seize suspected synthetic marijuana

Undercover detectives with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Bureau purchased packages of suspected synthetic marijuana, also known as spice, from an East Naples store Friday afternoon.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Tampa pig in wheelchair an Internet star

A veterinarian rescues two-legged Chris P. Bacon, and plans to write children's books about his inspirational story.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune FEMA: Tips to get tech-ready for hurricane season

Sarasota Herald-Tribune Charlotte deputies arrest 5 on drug charges

Sarasota Herald-Tribune 4 arrested in Sarasota undercover drug buy

Naples Daily News Sheriff Scott asks for additional $4.8 million in next year's budget

Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott has submitted a $142.86 million proposed 2013-14 budget to the County Commission.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune NEW: Region's real estate facing another boom, panel says

Sarasota Herald-Tribune NEW: Port Manatee to sign pact encouraging trade with Brazil