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CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development Homebuilder Maronda Homes received approval Feb. 10 from the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board to amend a previously approved development on 1,174 acres in the area of South Gulf Cove.
LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
CAPE CORAL New information on nurse accused of starving premature baby New information has been released about what happened behind closed doors when a nurse allegedly starved a premature baby.
BONITA SPRINGS World’s largest bounce castle to spring into Bonita Springs The Big Bounce America, the world’s largest inflatable bounce castle is set to appear in Bonita Springs.
palmdale Gatorama owner bitten during alligator feeding show Gatorama owner Allen Register was sent to hospital after being bitten by an alligator during a feeding show.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of Cape Coral DUI accident with serious injuries A man has been arrested after allegedly causing an accident with injuries while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
MGN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida State University has almost completed a more detailed policy on sexual conduct and sexual harassment while coming into compliance with federal Title IX standards. The university’s Board of Trustees on Friday received an update on the school’s Title IX policy and approved amendments to regulations dealing with violations due to sexual misconduct. Florida State has increased its efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault and prevention since a former student filed a Title IX lawsuit in which she said the school failed to adequately investigate her allegation that she was raped by former star quarterback Jameis Winston. Title IX is a federal statute that bans sexual discrimination at schools that receive federal funding. The university settled the lawsuit with Winston’s accuser, Erica Kinsman, in January. FSU, however, is still being investigated by the Office of Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education. The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted, but Kinsman has spoken publicly about her case. Over the past 18 months, Florida State has hired a full-time Title IX coordinator, added six positions to improve campus safety and required all incoming freshmen to complete an online course to make “more informed choices about sex and relationships.” As part of the settlement with Kinsman, the university has agreed to publish annual reports for the next five years about its progress in implementing programs on sexual-assault awareness and prevention. “We have come a long way. As we’ve seen the last several months there are other schools under scrutiny,” university president John Thrasher said during Friday’s meeting. “We are confident that this policy has allowed us to move well ahead of other universities. Where we are today is much better than a year ago.” According to the Office of Civil Rights, there are 244 sexual violence cases under investigation at 193 universities. The other Florida schools are Full Sail University, the University of South Florida and the University of Miami, which has two cases under investigation. The Department of Education in 2011 warned schools of their legal responsibilities to immediately investigate allegations of sexual assault, even if the criminal investigation has not concluded. It began publishing the list of schools under investigation in 2014 and FSU was one of 55 on the original list. Florida State Title IX Director Jennifer Broomfield said the school’s new policy is modeled after the University of Virginia, which settled its Title IX complaint last September. Broomfield said there are policy pieces up front along with easy-to-access sections on how they apply to different parts of the university population. It will give clear guidelines as far as reporting rights and the responding parties rights. “We’re close to something that the Office of Civil Rights can approve and something we can implement fairly,” Broomfield said. A lawsuit filed by Kinsman against Winston – and a countersuit he filed against her claiming she is trying to take advantage of his newfound wealth as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – are ongoing. Winston left Florida State in 2014 for the NFL while Kinsman transferred to another university. She graduated this past spring.