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Full gallery »Missing hunter Jamey Mosch found alive in Everglades

  • Med-Flight helicopter crewmen transfer missing hunter Jamey Mosch, 30, from the Collier County Sheriff's Office helicopter to Med-Flight.
  • Med-Flight helicopter crewmen transfer missing hunter Jamey Mosch, 30, from the Collier County Sheriff's Office helicopter to Med-Flight.
  • Sgt. David Pitt, a Desoto County corrections officer, was guiding a 2-year-old bloodhound, Max, near a pond when the dog caught the scent of Jamey Mosch on Friday morning and found him alive in the Big Cypress National Preserve after being lost for nearly five days.
  • Jamey Mosch's father, Kevin Whitney, left, 50, of North Fort Myers, is congratulated by Eric Padilla of North Fort Myers, center, and Billy Tipton of Alva, two of the hunters who accompanied Mosch into Big Cypress National Preserve on Monday. Tipton is holding his daughter, Gracie Jean Tipton, 2.
  • Jamey Mosch's father, Kevin Whitney, left, 50, of North Fort Myers, is congratulated by Eric Padilla of North Fort Myers, center, and Billy Tipton of Alva, two of the hunters who accompanied Mosch into Big Cypress National Preserve on Monday. Tipton is holding his daughter, Gracie Jean Tipton, 2.
  • Jamey Mosch's twin sister, Julie Crawford, 30, hugs her husband, Steve, left, while Jamey's older sister, Tonia Driscoll, 33, hugs their mother, Maureen Mosch-Whitney, at the scene after learning that Mosch was found alive after being lost for nearly five days in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Jamey Mosch, 30, of North Fort Myers, was found alive Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, after being lost since Monday afternoon in Big Cypress National Preserve in eastern Collier County.



Full gallery »Collier County arrests 11-20-09

  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Webb, Marcus Wayne</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>TRESPASS OCCUPIED DWELL STRUCT OR CONVEYANCE</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>51</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unknown</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Christie, Lashanta Julie</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>VOCP/DWLSR</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>21</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unemployed</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>08-5231CTVPIRC</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Slaga, Joann</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUGS SECOND OFFENSE, DUI DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OF ANOTHER</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Goodland</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>52</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unknown</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Naverro, Fatime</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>THEFT - PETTY THEFT - UNDER $100</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Marco Island</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>23</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unknown</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Sararo, Alfredo Joseph</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>FTA/WORTHLESS CHECKS</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>39</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Real estate</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>09MM003422A</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Perez, Valente Bertin</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>DRIVE WITH EXPIRED LIC FOR MORE THAN 4 MONTHS</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Bonita Springs</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>36</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Construction</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.


Full gallery »Councilman Chuck Kiester's forum

  • Councilman Chuck Kiester answers a citizen's question during a forum Thursday at the city council chambers. Kiester is running for re-election in January.
  • Islander Richard McInnis asks Chuck Kiester a question during Councilman Kiester's forum Thursday evening. McInnis rose again at the end of the meeting to thank Kiester for his service.
  • Councilman Chuck Kiester discusses proposed charter amendments during a forum in council chambers Thursday evening. 'We need meetings such as this so you have a better understanding of what is put before you,' he told the crowd.
  • Councilman Chuck Kiester looks over the list of proposed amendments at a forum he held Thursday evening in council chambers. His re-election, and several proposed charter amendments, will be on the ballot in January.

Councilman Chuck Kiester, running for City Council re-election, holds one of several of his forums with constituents on top city issues Thursday.



Full gallery »FGCU wins first round of A-Sun tourney

  • FGCU head coach Dave Nichols talks to his team in a timeout during the second set as FGCU played Campbell in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Volleyball Championship at Alico Arena in Estero on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Gulf Coast's Chandra Lefever cheers with teammates after scoring a point during the second set as FGCU played Campbell in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Volleyball Championship at Alico Arena in Estero on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Gulf Coast University's Jelena Simic (16) spikes the ball over the hands of Campbell University defender Caroline Hammersley (19) during the first set as FGCU played Campbell in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Volleyball Championship at Alico Arena in Estero on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Gulf Coast's Chandra Lefever, dives to keep a ball alive during the third set as FGCU played Campbell in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Volleyball Championship at Alico Arena in Estero on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Gulf Coast's Chandra Lefever, left, collides with Lara Metz, right, as they dig a ball during the third set as FGCU played Campbell in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Volleyball Championship at Alico Arena in Estero on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Ashley Yance (14) cheers the final point as FGCU defeated Campbell University in straight games during the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Volleyball Championship at Alico Arena in Estero on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Greg Kahn/Staff

FGCU won in the first round of the A-Sun tourney, advancing to the semi-finals.



Full gallery »The Wiegand residence

  • Living Room. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko
  • Backyard. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko
  • Multiple spots for outdoor living are built into the lanai of the Wiegand home, and bright colors make them focal points. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News
  • Old Cartagena brick gave the back lanai and pool a livelier look. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News
  • Mr and Mrs. Kay Wiegand. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko
  • An important part of the Wiegands' inside living is the view outside. From their living room, the garden look of the pool area is visible through glass doors. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News


Full gallery »Bone from Mary Magdalene

  • The Sonara family, from left: Orlando Jr., Nicholas, Alexander, 2, Jacqueline, Luisa, and Orlando Sr., all of Boca Raton, Fla., join kneel before a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone in the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski

A bone from Mary Magdalene was on display at Ave Maria



Full gallery »Day 3: Searching for Jamey Mosch

  • Search and rescue team members enter a section of the Big Cypress Preserve seaching for missing hunter Jamey Mosch on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Eastern Collier County. The area of the Big Cypress National Preserve was targeted by the search teams because of a fresh footprint found in the area. David Albers/Staff
  • Search and rescue team members enter a section of the Big Cypress Preserve seaching for missing hunter Jamey Mosch on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Eastern Collier County. The area of the Big Cypress National Preserve was targeted by the search teams because of a fresh footprint found in the area. David Albers/Staff
  • Search and rescue team members enter a section of the Big Cypress Preserve seaching for missing hunter Jamey Mosch on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Eastern Collier County. The area of the Big Cypress National Preserve was targeted by the search teams because of a fresh footprint found in the area. David Albers/Staff
  • Search and rescue team members enter a fenced-in area under I-75 to search the Big Cypress Preserve for missing hunter Jamey Mosch on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Eastern Collier County. The area of the Big Cypress National Preserve was targeted by the search teams because of a fresh footprint found in the area. David Albers/Staff
  • Search and rescue team members gather near an underpass of I-75 to search an area of the Big Cypress Preserve for missing hunter Jamey Mosch on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Eastern Collier County. The area of the Big Cypress National Preserve was targeted by the search teams because of a fresh footprint found in the area. David Albers/Staff
  • North Naples Fire Control & Rescue District deputy chief Michael Swanson is dropped off by a helicopter with other search and rescue team members to search an area of the Big Cypress Preserve for missing hunter Jamey Mosch on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Eastern Collier County. The area of the Big Cypress National Preserve was targeted by the search teams because of a fresh footprint found in the area. David Albers/Staff


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Full gallery »Collier County arrests 11-19-09

  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Stephenson, Jessica M.</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>VOSP/BATTERY LEO/RESIST WITH VIOLENCE</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>24</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Server</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>08-2717CFAFRH</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Moreira, Andrew Walter</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>BURGLARY - UNOCCUPIED DWELLING UNARMED, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - UNDER $200</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>18</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Student</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Massarone, Elena</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>TRAFFIC OFFENSE - DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUGS 1ST OFF</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>50</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unknown</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Hernandez, Roberto R.</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>NO VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Bonita Springs</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>31</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Labor work</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Barnum, Robert Austin</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>THEFT - PETTY THEFT - $100 TO $300</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>21</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unknown</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Shipp, Lauren Ashley</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>THEFT - PETTY THEFT - UNDER $100</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>19</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unknown</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.


Full gallery »Joe's Crab Shack

  • Shrimp Trio, crab stuffed shrimp, grilled shrimp and coconut shrimp, served with french fries. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko.
  • Joe's Classic Steampot, Dungeness Crab, Alaskan Crab, Boiled Shrimp, Smoked Sausage, Potatoes and Corn. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko
  • Crab Nachos topped with crab dip pico de gallo, cheese and bean corn relish. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko
  • Crab Nachos topped with crab dip pico de gallo, cheese and bean corn relish. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko
  • Shrimp Trio, crab stuffed shrimp, grilled shrimp and coconut shrimp, served with french fries. Photo courtesy Kelli Stanko.


Full gallery »Models Strut Their Stuff

  • Eve Connolly and chaperone Simon Figueroa.
  • The finale.
  • Catherine Thomas.
  • Laverne Davy.

Models for the show were members of the Marco Island Yacht Club, venue for the event



Full gallery »Ave Maria School of Law grand opening

  • Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, left, and law school volunteer Walter Howell hold a proclamation announcing the brand-new charter of the Knights of Columbus Council at Ave Maria School of Law as student William Wirkus looks on. The presentation was part of the week-long open house activities.
  • The senior leadership of the Ave Maria School of Law enjoy the festivities and presentations at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Saturday.
  • Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson delivers the keynote address at Ave Maria School of Law grand opening gala dinner. Anderson spoke on the importance of the institution.
  • Ave Maria School of Law Chaplain Fr. Michael Orsi, left, and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, just before the charter presentation ceremony.

Ave Maria School of Law hosted its grand opening. It celebrated the schools relocation to Naples from Michigan.



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Full gallery »Fangs for the Memories: Vampires in pop culture

  • Bela Lugosi. Vampires in pop culture
  • Grandpa Munster
  • Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins in 'Dark Shadows.' Vampires in pop culture
  • Count von Count from 'Sesame Street.' Vampires in pop culture.
  • William Marshall in 'Blacula.' Vampires in pop culture.
  • George Hamilton in 'Love at First Bite.' Vampires in pop culture.

Here's a look at big-time vamps in modern pop culture.



Full gallery »"Twilight: New Moon"

  • In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Kristen Stewart, left, and Robert Pattinson are shown in a scene from 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon.' (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment, Kimberley French)
  • Actor Robert Pattinson, left,actress Kristen Stewart, center, and actor Taylor Lautner at a cast appearance for the soon to be released feature film 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
  • Robert Pattinson arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Westwood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
  • Actor Robert Pattinson attends a special screening of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' hosted by the The Cinema Society and D&G on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
  • Actress Kristen Stewart attends a special screening of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' hosted by the The Cinema Society and D&G on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
  • Actor Taylor Lautner attends a special screening of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' hosted by the The Cinema Society and D&G on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” the second film to be made from Stephanie Meyer’s four-book series, opened nationwide at 12:01 a.m. Friday. The film is just the latest high in a now half-decade-long upswing for creatures of the night, which started, ironically, when arguably the best TV show about vampires ever, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” went off the air.



Full gallery »Lely’s wrestling lore grows

  • Lely wrestlers in simultaneous wrestling competition during practice. Lely has 67 athletes out for the wrestling team, which opens the season at the Golden Gate Invitational on Saturday.
  • Roger LaLonde Staff Lely's Geoff Stephenson and Guillermo Moreno, angle to position for a take down during wrestling practice. Both will wrestle in the Golden Gate Invitational at Golden Gate High on Saturday.
  • Wismit Moinius, Lely wrestler with expectations to wrestle at state.
  • Tige Thompson, Lely wrestling coach, works with Rones Sagesse who is slated to wrestle at 171 pounds at the Golden Gate Invitational on Saturday.
  • Fromer Lely wrestling star Quinton Antoine, right, gives a few pointers to Davenson Cyceron who will wrestle at 140 pounds on Saturday at the Golden Gate Invitational.
  • Lely's Geoff Stephenson runs by the watchful eye of coach Tige Thompson during a practice session.

When Tige Thompson took over the reigns as the Lely High wrestling coach in May, 2007, he vowed to make the Trojans program competitive with the high-flying Palmetto Ridge wrestling program. In 2008 Lely went 29-2 in dual meets, placed second to Palmetto Ridge in the district and third in Class 2A-Region 3.



Full gallery »Lely girls basketball team loses season opener

  • St. John Neumann's Emily Ullrich just gets shot off as Lely's Jasmine Vecchio flies for a block-shot attempt. Ullrich led her team to a 51-29 victory.
  • Roger LaLonde Staff Lely's Katie Hogan pulls down a rebound in the Lady Trojans loss to St. John Neumann, 51-29.
  • Lely's Taylor Bell advances the ball while being guarded by St. John Neumann's Carla Sisi. The Celtics downed the Lady Trojans in each team's season opener.
  • Lely's Elliana Albert launches a shot in the Lady Trojans loss to St. John Neumann.
  • Lely coach Paul Johnson instructs his Lady Trojans during a time out. The less experienced Trojans lost to St. John Neumann in their season opener.

The lely girls basketball team is back to the drawing board after losing their scoring punch to graduation



Full gallery »Collier County arrests 11-18-09

  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Santini, Tracey</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>FUG FR JUST/LEE CO/VOSP/FELONY DRUG OFF PROB GR THEFT</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>36</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unknown</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>O0917175</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Romano, Matthew W.</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>FRAUD - IMPERSONATION FALSE INFO TO LEO WHEN ARRESTED/DETAINED</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Bonita Springs</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>20</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Unemployed</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Seslar, Burl L.</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>BATTERY</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>60</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Sales</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Spinella, Vincent</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>FAIL ADJUST ODOMETER AFFIX NOTICE AFTER REPAIR</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>66</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Transportation</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>09CF002704A</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Mleczko, Nancy Albertina</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>OPIUM OR DERIV - POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, FORGERY - OBTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>48</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>N/A</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • <br><ul> <li><strong> Name: </strong>Hughes, Gregory Dudley</li> <li><strong> Charge: </strong>FUG/LEVY CO/DWLSR KNOWINGLY</li> <li><strong> Residence: </strong>Naples</li> <li><strong> Age: </strong>49</li> <li><strong> Occupation: </strong>Labor</li> <li><strong> Case #: </strong>None yet available</li> </ul> <br> Follow this case online: <a href=http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords>Collier County Clerk of Courts</a> <br>Please note: Most cases require 5-7 days to be inputted into the public court record. <br>This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. <strong> Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. </strong> To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.


Full gallery »Day 2: The search for Jamey Mosch continues

  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff

Search crews are still looking for Jamey Mosch on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Mosch disappeared about 2 days ago while hunting in the Everglades.



Full gallery »Bright Lights, Little City

  • Marco resident Dawn Snyder enjoys the spectacle of the lit tree at Arturo's Ristorante Italiano. It stands 42 feet high, and consists of about 5,000 lights.
  • Visiting brothers Jaben and Gabriel Sanowski pose at the bottom of the huge tree. They are the grandsons of Marco resident Alex Parker.
  • Tom Williams, his sister Tammi and wife Vicki relax outside the restaurant before the tree lighting.
  • Guests mingle outside the restaurant in anticipation of the tree lighting later in the evening.
  • The tree as it looks during the day.

A decade-long tradition continues as a local restaurant hosts its tree-lighting ceremony




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