July 1, 2015

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Highway Patrol says a man died after walking into traffic on Interstate 75 near Fort Myers. Troopers closed interstate’s southbound lanes for much of the night after the man apparently jumped into the path of a tractor-trailer about 10 p.m. Wednesday. He was then struck by another vehicle […]

PLANT CITY, Fla. (AP) – Tampa Bay area authorities say a 9-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was shot in the cheek as he and his brother were handling a handgun in their house. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that the boy is expected to survive. The 9-year-old, and his two brothers, ages […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s 24-hour waiting period for abortions is in legal limbo. A Florida judge blocked the new law a day before it was scheduled to take effect on Wednesday. But state officials then quickly appealed the decision. That action stayed the ruling by Judge Charles Francis. Attorneys for the American Civil Liberties […]

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) – A Maryland farmer charged with 20 counts of animal cruelty testified Wednesday that he treated his cattle, goats and sheep better than authorities did when they seized the livestock he allegedly neglected. Lawyers gave their closing arguments but the verdict won’t be announced until July 22, when the bench trial reconvenes. […]

NEW YORK (AP) – The U.S. government is seeking to stop Electrolux from buying General Electric’s appliance division, saying the combined company would dominate sales of ovens and other cooking-related kitchen appliances, especially to customers like home builders, property managers, hotels, and governments. General Electric Co. and Electrolux say they will defend the sale in […]

WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) – Former Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes has pleaded guilty in a hit-and-run crash that injured three people and will serve a year of probation. Spikes appeared Wednesday in court in Wrentham, Massachusetts, where he admitted negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of personal injury, […]

MIAMI (AP) – Goran Dragic plays quickly and decides quickly. The Miami Heat are pleased about both. Dragic wasted little time in accepting a five-year deal that will ultimately be worth between $85-90 million to remain with the Heat, the sides coming to an agreement in principle only a few hours after the NBA’s free […]

BERLIN (AP) – FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he is not corrupt and that he has a “clear conscience” despite corruption investigations into world soccer’s governing body. Four days after being re-elected for a fifth term, Blatter said on June 2 that he would step down amid a crisis provoked by American and Swiss federal […]

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A state law takes effect on Wednsesday, allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines to adults in Florida. The law says they can give shots to prevent Hepatitis, Measles, Chicken Pox, and other ailments. “This is driven by the convenience factor. There’s a big shortage of doctors, but no shortage of pharmacies. So people can come […]

LEE COUNTY, Fla.,- Farmers markets versus flea markets! Tonight, there’s a battle over what can be sold at local farmer’s markets. One lady wants to get the rules changed. Andrew Steele owns Fleamasters fleamarket in fort Myers. He says he is all for competition as long as it’s fair and everybody plays by the rules. […]