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Full gallery »Bridge collapse in Wash.

  • In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, a man is seen sitting atop a car that fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge there minutes earlier Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (AP Photo/Francisco Rodriguez)
  • In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, rescue workers form a human chain as they begin to remove a woman who reaches out from a smashed pickup truck that fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (AP Photo/Francisco Rodriguez)
  • A portion of the Interstate 5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit River dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., on Thursday, May 23, 2013 according to the Washington State Patrol. (AP Photo/Skagit Valley Herald, Frank Varga)
  • A truck is seen in the water after a portion of the Interstate 5 bridge collapsed into the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Wash., on Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Everett Daily Herald, Jennifer Buchanan)
  • A portion of the Interstate-5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit river dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., on Thursday, May 23, 2013 according to the Washington State Patrol. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)
  • A rescue boat and divers search near a portion of the Interstate-5 bridge that is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit river dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., on Thursday, May 23, 2013 according to the Washington State Patrol. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)

Rescue workers saved people in vehicles that fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash.



Full gallery »Aerial view of destruction from tornado in Oklahoma

  • An aerial view of Briarwood Elementary that was damaged in Monday's tornado Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • An aerial view shows Tower Plazas Elementary school in Moore, Okla., Tuesday, May 21, 2013 as rescue workers make their way through the structure. At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed in the massive tornado that flattened homes and a school in Moore, on Monday afternoon. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • An aerial view of Tower Plazas Elementary School that was damaged by Monday's tornado Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • In this aerial view Moore Medical Center shows damage from Monday's tornado, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Okla. At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed in the massive tornado that flattened homes and a school in Moore, on Monday afternoon. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • An aerial view of homes damaged by Monday's tornado Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Okla.At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed in the massive tornado that flattened homes and a school in Moore, on Monday afternoon. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • An aerial view shows an entire neighborhood destroyed by Monday's tornado, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Okla. At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed in the massive tornado that flattened homes and a school in Moore, on Monday afternoon. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)


Full gallery »Color Collier Healthy Run 2013

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Carissa Coker smiles as evidence of color is seen on her face Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff NBC Channel 2's Leigh Dana reports, as participants simulate throwing color, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Brian Carle runs through the last station getting doused with yellow as the container lid accidentally flies open Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Isabella Schaab, 6, left, dries off near a fan Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A shoe print is left on a boardwalk Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Cristina Schaps is sprinkled with magenta color at the first station Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.


Full gallery »First Baptist Academy Commencement

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Tori Mitchell throws up the peace sign just after taking a class photo with the senior students at the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff First Baptist Academy Headmaster Tom Rider leads the senior class into prayer before the start of their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff J.R. Williams, Michelle Hemon, and Taylor Porschen, left to right, sit together before the start of the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Rebecca Curran looks towards the senior's preparing for the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff The senior class prepares for their graduation at the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Austin Williamson fixes his tassel before the start of the First Baptist Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Naples, Fla. There are 43 students in the graduating class.


Full gallery »Seacrest seniors hunt for college lessons

  • David Albers/Staff Seacrest Country Day School seniors Claudica Kenol, left, and Harriet Fletcher leave Edison State College on foot after visiting the registrar's office and student bookstore as part of a scavenger hunt for their Transition to College class on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Naples. Seniors from the school wrapped up an eight-week transition to college program with the scavenger hunt to Edison College and other East Naples locations using public transportation.
  • David Albers/Staff Seacrest Country Day School seniors Rachel Haskins, left, and Zoe Tenreiro navigate the CAT bus system after visiting Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier Boulevard as part of a scavenger hunt for their Transition to College class on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Naples. Seniors from the school wrapped up an eight-week transition to college program with the scavenger hunt to Edison College and other East Naples locations using public transportation.
  • David Albers/Staff Seacrest Country Day School seniors Brooke Mastmeier, left, and Rachel Haskins photograph a random act of kindness they performed at Edison State College as part of a scavenger hunt for their Transition to College class on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Naples. Seniors from the school wrapped up an eight-week transition to college program with the scavenger hunt to Edison College and other East Naples locations using public transportation.
  • David Albers/Staff Seacrest Country Day School seniors Brooke Mastmeier, Rachel Haskins and Patience Elett, left to right, visit the Edison State College bookstore as part of a scavenger hunt for their Transition to College class on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Naples. Seniors from the school wrapped up an eight-week transition to college program with the scavenger hunt to Edison College and other East Naples locations using public transportation.
  • David Albers/Staff Seacrest Country Day School seniors Rachel Haskins, Brooke Mastmeier and Zoe Tenreiro, left to right, celebrate a scavenger hunt find at the Edison State College bookstore as part of their Transition to College class on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Naples. Seniors from the school wrapped up an eight-week transition to college program with the scavenger hunt to Edison College and other East Naples locations using public transportation.


Full gallery »Missing Persons in Collier

  • Name: Adji Desir Year missing: 2009 Last seen at: 2225 Chadwick Cir Immokalee, FL 34142 Age at disappearance: 6 Sex: M Description: Adji Desir was last seen wearing a blue and yellow t-shirt, blue and yellow shorts and black and grey sneakers. He was last seen in Farmworkers Village. If anyone has information on this case, please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at (239) 252-9300.
  • Name: Wendy Hudakoc Year missing: 1998 Last seen at: Lake 5th Ave S & E Lake Dr Naples Age at disappearance: 14 Sex: F Description: Wendy Hudakoc was last seen leaving a party with an adult male on Nov. 15, 1998 in the city of Naples. She has not been seen since her disappearance. If anyone has information on this case, please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at (239) 252-9300.
  • Name: Marie Chantal Delly Year missing: 2010 Last seen at: 3451 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL Age at disappearance: 34 Sex: F Description: Marie Chantal Delly was last seen at her place of employment, Walmart on U.S. 41 East. She is diabetic and may not have her medication with her. If anyone has information on this case, please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at (239) 252-9300.
  • Name: Donald Donnell Jackson II Year missing: 2010 Last seen at: 2090 48th St SW Naples, FL 34116 Age at disappearance: Unk. Sex: M Description: Missing Endangered Juvenile Donald Donnell Jackson, II, was taken by his mother Sasha Kawana Knight to Canada without his father's permission. There is a pick up order by a Collier County dudge for Kawana to bring Donald home. Mr Jackson is working with the Hague Convention to make arrangements to return Donald to the U.S. If anyone has information on this case, please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at (239) 252-9300.
  • Name: Ronnie Henderson Year missing: 1985 Last seen at: 966 Sundrop Court, Marco Island Age at disappearance: 73 Sex: M Description: Ronnie Henderson left for a fishing trip to the Gulf of Mexico in a 1968 21 T-Craft boat on May 31, 1985, and has not been seen since. If anyone has information on this case, please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at (239) 252-9300.
  • Name: Richard James Estrada Year missing: 2000 Last seen at: Hibiscus Golf Course, Naples, FL Age at disappearance: 38 Sex: M Description: Richard Estrada was last seen in the Naples Area in May 2000. He was worked at a local golf course. His residence burned about three days after he was last seen. If anyone has information on this case, please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at (239) 252-9300.

If anyone has information on any of these missing persons cases, please call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at (239) 252-9300.



Full gallery »King Richards assets auctioned off

  • David Albers/Staff Three-year-old Jessica Martinez, of Naples, watches as the go-cart she is sitting in is marked sold during an action to sell the assets of King Richard's Family Fun Park on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff Darin Spieth, an auctioneer with Norton of Michigan auction company, leads an auction to sell the assets of King Richard's Family Fun Park on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff Jim Fry, an employee of Norton of Michigan auction company, draws attention to a child's fire engine ride during an auction to sell the assets of King Richardâ’s Family Fun Park on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff A go-cart is marked with a lot number during an auction to sell the assets of King Richardâ’s Family Fun Park on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff A woman examines bounce houses up for sale at an auction to sell the assets of King Richardâ’s Family Fun Park on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff Darin Spieth, an auctioneer with Norton of Michigan auction company, leads an auction to sell the assets of King Richard's Family Fun Park on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Naples.


Full gallery »2013 St. John Neumann Graduation

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Hope Owen, left, and Egan Burcky, play a hand clapping game before commencement exercises Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Golden Gate, Fla. The private institution graduated 44 seniors. Chief James Bloom of the Collier County Sheriffâ’s Office, was the special guest speaker. The valedictorian was Catrina Sisi and salutatorian was Clayton Ford. The hour-long ceremony drew hundreds of friends and family packing the gymnasium. After the recessional, the graduated seniors were invited out in the courtyard where they traditionally toss their caps.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Ryan O'Rourke smiles after receiving his diploma Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Golden Gate, Fla. The private institution graduated 44 seniors. Chief James Bloom of the Collier County Sheriffâ’s Office, was the special guest speaker. The valedictorian was Catrina Sisi and salutatorian was Clayton Ford. The hour-long ceremony drew hundreds of friends and family packing the gymnasium. After the recessional, the graduated seniors were invited out in the courtyard where they traditionally toss their caps.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Flannery Wickham reacts after the graduated class is presented to the audience Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Golden Gate, Fla. The private institution graduated 44 seniors. Chief James Bloom of the Collier County Sheriffâ’s Office, was the special guest speaker. The valedictorian was Catrina Sisi and salutatorian was Clayton Ford. The hour-long ceremony drew hundreds of friends and family packing the gymnasium. After the recessional, the graduated seniors were invited out in the courtyard where they traditionally toss their caps.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Graduates anticipate their names to be called Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Golden Gate, Fla. The private institution graduated 44 seniors. Chief James Bloom of the Collier County Sheriffâ’s Office, was the special guest speaker. The valedictorian was Catrina Sisi and salutatorian was Clayton Ford. The hour-long ceremony drew hundreds of friends and family packing the gymnasium. After the recessional, the graduated seniors were invited out in the courtyard where they traditionally toss their caps.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Will Affleck cheers on his graduating cousin Ryan O'Rourke Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Golden Gate, Fla. The private institution graduated 44 seniors. Chief James Bloom of the Collier County Sheriffâ’s Office, was the special guest speaker. The valedictorian was Catrina Sisi and salutatorian was Clayton Ford. The hour-long ceremony drew hundreds of friends and family packing the gymnasium. After the recessional, the graduated seniors were invited out in the courtyard where they traditionally toss their caps.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Rachel Macklin is all smiles after receiving her diploma Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Golden Gate, Fla. The private institution graduated 44 seniors. Chief James Bloom of the Collier County Sheriffâ’s Office, was the special guest speaker. The valedictorian was Catrina Sisi and salutatorian was Clayton Ford. The hour-long ceremony drew hundreds of friends and family packing the gymnasium. After the recessional, the graduated seniors were invited out in the courtyard where they traditionally toss their caps.

44 seniors received their diplomas from St. John Neumann on Wednesday.



Full gallery »New Naples Pier fishing rules could affect daily catch

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff A pelican flies along the water looking for its dinner near the Naples Pier on Wednesday. In response to concerns from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida about pelicans getting hooked at the Naples Pier, the city is proposing solutions that might peeve fishermen at the popular spot. The new rules would limit the size of hooks used at the pier, ban the common practice of keeping bloody dead fish outside of a closed container on the pier and prohibiting disposal of fish except in approved containers.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the Naples Pier where fishermen of all ages flock to daily. In response to concerns from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida about pelicans getting hooked at the Naples Pier, the city is proposing solutions that might peeve fishermen at the popular spot. The new rules would limit the size of hooks used at the pier, ban the common practice of keeping bloody dead fish outside of a closed container on the pier and prohibiting disposal of fish except in approved containers.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the Naples Pier where fishermen of all ages flock to daily. In response to concerns from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida about pelicans getting hooked at the Naples Pier, the city is proposing solutions that might peeve fishermen at the popular spot. The new rules would limit the size of hooks used at the pier, ban the common practice of keeping bloody dead fish outside of a closed container on the pier and prohibiting disposal of fish except in approved containers.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff A fish lies dead after being caught at the Naples Pier on Wednesday. In response to concerns from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida about pelicans getting hooked at the Naples Pier, the city is proposing solutions that might peeve fishermen at the popular spot. The new rules would limit the size of hooks used at the pier, ban the common practice of keeping bloody dead fish outside of a closed container on the pier and prohibiting disposal of fish except in approved containers.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Charles White feels for bites from the water below at the Naples Pier on Wednesday where fishermen of all ages flock to daily. In response to concerns from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida about pelicans getting hooked at the Naples Pier, the city is proposing solutions that might peeve fishermen at the popular spot. The new rules would limit the size of hooks used at the pier, ban the common practice of keeping bloody dead fish outside of a closed container on the pier and prohibiting disposal of fish except in approved containers. White, a frequent fisherman at the Pier, believes that the new rule will have a negative effect on the fishing traffic at the Pier.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the Naples Pier where fishermen of all ages flock to daily. In response to concerns from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida about pelicans getting hooked at the Naples Pier, the city is proposing solutions that might peeve fishermen at the popular spot. The new rules would limit the size of hooks used at the pier, ban the common practice of keeping bloody dead fish outside of a closed container on the pier and prohibiting disposal of fish except in approved containers.

Scenes from the Naples Pier where fishermen of all ages flock to daily. In response to concerns from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida about pelicans getting hooked at the Naples Pier, the city is proposing solutions that might peeve fishermen at the popular spot. The new rules would limit the size of hooks used at the pier, ban the common practice of keeping bloody dead fish outside of a closed container on the pier and prohibiting disposal of fish except in approved containers.



Full gallery »FGCU signs 6-7 Tulane transfer Marc-Eddy Norelia

  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011. (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)
  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011. (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)


Full gallery »JetBlue Park prepared for high school baseball finals

  • David Albers/Staff JetBlue Park pro-am grounds crew members stencil the Florida High School Athletic Association's baseball finals logo near home plate on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in preparation for the state high school baseball championships. Starting May 15, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers will host eight days of high school baseball state finals.
  • David Albers/Staff JetBlue Park pro-am sports stadium manager Pablo Adorno carries a stencil of the Florida High School Athletic Association's baseball finals logo to the field near home plate on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in preparation for the state high school baseball championships. Starting May 15, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers will host eight days of high school baseball state finals.
  • David Albers/Staff A banner is placed along the replica of the 'Green Monster' at JetBlue Park on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in preparation for the state high school baseball championships. Starting May 15, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers will host eight days of high school baseball state finals.
  • David Albers/Staff JetBlue Park pro-am grounds crew members stencil the Florida High School Athletic Association's baseball finals logo near home plate on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in preparation for the state high school baseball championships. Starting May 15, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers will host eight days of high school baseball state finals.
  • David Albers/Staff A JetBlue Park pro-am grounds crew member stops near the 'Green Monster' replica on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, during preparations for the state high school baseball championships. Starting May 15, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers will host eight days of high school baseball state finals.
  • David Albers/Staff JetBlue Park pro-am grounds crew member Aric Coffee stencils the Florida High School Athletic Association's baseball finals logo near home plate on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in preparation for the state high school baseball championships. Starting May 15, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers will host eight days of high school baseball state finals.


Full gallery »Sunshine Pharmacy owner Del Parrish arrested

  • Sunshine pharmacy co-owner Del Parrish gives the personal attention that his business is known for at Sunshine Pharmacy's Rattlesnake-Hammock Road location on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff
  • Del Parrish, left, owner of Sunshine Pharmacy, reviews paperwork with store manager Lindsay Drew, as business development manager Arelys Millet talks on the phone at the new Sunshine Pharmacy location location on Davis Boulevard Wednesday afternoon, August 16. David Ahntholz/Staff
  • Sunshine Pharmacy co-owner Del Parrish personally fills prescriptions at Sunshine Pharmacy's Rattlesnake-Hammock Road location on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff
  • Sunshine Pharmacy co-owner Del Parrish, center, gives the personal attention that his business is known for at Sunshine Pharmacy's Rattlesnake-Hammock Road location on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff


Full gallery »Gov. Rick Scott visits Pelican Wire

  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gov. Rick Scott gives an interview to the media at a press conference to kick off his Building Up Florida Manufacturing Victory tour on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Staff members of Florida Gov. Rick Scott disassemble a press conference at the Pelican Wire Company where he kicked off his Building Up Florida Manufacturing Victory tour on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Speaking notes sit on a podium after a press conference with Florida Gov. Rick Scott to kick off his Building Up Florida Manufacturing Victory tour on Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Pelican Wire Company in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Collier County Commission Chairwoman Georgia Hiller visits with employees of the Pelican Wire Company after participating in a press conference with Florida Gov. Rick Scott where he kicked off his Building Up Florida Manufacturing Victory tour on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gov. Rick Scott visits with employees of the Pelican Wire Company after a press conference to kick off his Building Up Florida Manufacturing Victory tour on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gov. Rick Scott walks with Naples Mayor John Sorey, center, and Ted Bill, president of Pelican Wire Company, before a press conference to kick off his Building Up Florida Manufacturing Victory tour on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Naples.


Full gallery »2013 Great Dock Canoe Race

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the 37th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race in Crayton Cove in Naples on Saturday May 11, 2013. The tradition began in the spring of 1977 as a sort of end-of-season party for the Naples locals. Since then, it has grown to a popular tradition and in recent years the races have taken on a theme. 2013's theme was 'Saturday Night Live,' where participants dressed as some of their favorite characters from the long standing TV show.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the 37th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race in Crayton Cove in Naples on Saturday May 11, 2013. The tradition began in the spring of 1977 as a sort of end-of-season party for the Naples locals. Since then, it has grown to a popular tradition and in recent years the races have taken on a theme. 2013's theme was 'Saturday Night Live,' where participants dressed as some of their favorite characters from the long standing TV show.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Boaters and fans cheer on race competitors during the 37th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race in Crayton Cove in Naples on Saturday May 11, 2013. The tradition began in the spring of 1977 as a sort of end-of-season party for the Naples locals.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the 37th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race in Crayton Cove in Naples on Saturday May 11, 2013. The tradition began in the spring of 1977 as a sort of end-of-season party for the Naples locals. Since then, it has grown to a popular tradition and in recent years the races have taken on a theme. 2013's theme was 'Saturday Night Live,' where participants dressed as some of their favorite characters from the long standing TV show.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the 37th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race in Crayton Cove in Naples on Saturday May 11, 2013. The tradition began in the spring of 1977 as a sort of end-of-season party for the Naples locals. Since then, it has grown to a popular tradition and in recent years the races have taken on a theme. 2013's theme was 'Saturday Night Live,' where participants dressed as some of their favorite characters from the long standing TV show.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from the 37th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race in Crayton Cove in Naples on Saturday May 11, 2013. The tradition began in the spring of 1977 as a sort of end-of-season party for the Naples locals. Since then, it has grown to a popular tradition and in recent years the races have taken on a theme. 2013's theme was 'Saturday Night Live,' where participants dressed as some of their favorite characters from the long standing TV show.

About 1,200 spectators lined the main dock of Naples Marina and the tiki bar of the Cove Restaurant on Saturday to watch the Great Dock Canoe Race.



Full gallery »Champions for Learning Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers, 2013

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Seaver Argabright of Naples Park Elementary waits to give his teacher, Kathleen Weitzel, her Golden Apple Award during the 23rd annual Champions for Learning Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers dinner at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Naples, Fla. The Golden Apple Teachers, Golden Teachers of Distinction and Collier County Public Schools' Teachers of the Year are honored at the celebration.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Golden Apple Teacher Sarah B. Nick, of Golden Gate Elementary, gives the audience an acceptance speech during the 23rd annual Champions for Learning Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers dinner at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Naples, Fla. The Golden Apple Teachers, Golden Teachers of Distinction and Collier County Public Schools' Teachers of the Year are honored at the celebration.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Ysabel Jimenez hugs her daughter Judy Ramirez during the 23rd annual Champions for Learning Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers dinner at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Ramirez is a Golden Apple Teacher at Eden Park Elementary. 'I'm so proud of her,' Jimenez said.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Jorge Montes, left, and William Parker, right, of the Pine Ridge Middle School play music for guests during the 23rd annual Champions for Learning Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers dinner at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Naples, Fla. The Golden Apple Teachers, Golden Teachers of Distinction and Collier County Public Schools' Teachers of the Year are honored at the celebration.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Guests watch on as a video introduces the Golden Apple Teachers, Golden Teachers of Distinction and Collier County Public Schools' Teachers of the Year during the 23rd annual Champions for Learning Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers dinner at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Naples, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Greg Wendel get's a drink during the 23rd annual Champions for Learning Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers dinner at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Wendel is escorting a teacher at the event tonight. The Golden Apple Teachers, Golden Teachers of Distinction and Collier County Public Schools' Teachers of the Year are honored at the celebration.


Full gallery »10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos

  • Floyd Mayweather Jr. lands a left jab against Robert Guerrero in the fourth round during a WBC welterweight title fight, Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
  • A firefighter keeps watch as the wildfire burns along a hillside in Point Mugu , Calif. Friday, May 3, 2013. Firefighters got a break as gusty winds turned into breezes, but temperatures remained high and humidity levels are expected to soar as cool air moved in from the ocean and the Santa Ana winds retreated. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
  • A man watches the Mediterranean sea near to his fishing rods at the port of Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
  • Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, center back, lights candles during an Easter service in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, late Saturday, May 4, 2013.(AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
  • People watch a fountain light show in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, May 3, 2013. Thousands of spectators came to a Old Town park to see the first show in this year's season. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)
  • A Nepalese Hindu man takes a holy dip in a pond during Matatirtha Aunshi or Mother?s Day at Matatirtha Temple, in Katmandu, Nepal, Thursday, May 9, 2013. On this day, Nepalese Hindus pronounce their affection for their deceased mothers by performing the holy bathing ritual. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

This week's collection includes mint juleps in the rain at the Kentucky Derby, wildfires in California, a light show in Warsaw, Floyd Mayweather Jr. landing a jab in Las Vegas and a Russian Orthodox Easter service in Moscow.



Full gallery »Community School fined for recruiting violations

  • William DeShazer/Staff Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • SeacrestBoysHoops...February 26, 2011...Seacrest Country Day boys basketball plays at West Palm Beach-Summit Christian School in a Class 1A regional final.....Naples #44 Jeff Merton scoring in the 2nd period(Tom Ervin/Special to the Daily News)
  • William DeShazer/Staff Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • Community School's Jeff Merton dives for a loose ball against North Palm Beach-Benjamin School in the 3A regional quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. The Seahawks beat the Buccaneers 75-60 to advance. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • William DeShazer/Staff Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • Community School's Jeff Merton drives to the lane against North Palm Beach-Benjamin School's Tyler Kasten in the 3A regional quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. The Seahawks beat the Buccaneers 75-60 to advance. Scott Butherus/Staff


Full gallery »Golden Apple Recipient Andrew Klatzkow

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Golden Apple recipient Andrew Klatzkow sings along to an educational song with his fourth grade class at Corkscrew Elementary School on Wednesday April 10, 2013. Klatzgow has been teaching for nearly 30 years in various forms and has been in Naples for around ten years.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from Golden Apple recipient Andrew Klatzkow's fourth grade class at Corkscrew Elementary School on Wednesday April 10, 2013. Klatzgow has been teaching for nearly 30 years in various forms and has been in Naples for around ten years.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Golden Apple recipient Andrew Klatzkow calls up Ahsiya Cumberbatch to volunteer along with Natalia Rosen, left, and Christie Pierre-Louis during his fourth grade class at Corkscrew Elementary School on Wednesday April 10, 2013. Klatzgow has been teaching for nearly 30 years in various forms and has been in Naples for around ten years.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Scenes from Golden Apple recipient Andrew Klatzkow's fourth grade class at Corkscrew Elementary School on Wednesday April 10, 2013. Klatzgow has been teaching for nearly 30 years in various forms and has been in Naples for around ten years.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Ahsiya Cumberbatch, left, and Mackenna Bryant work on a science question together in Golden Apple recipient Andrew Klatzkow's fourth grade class at Corkscrew Elementary School on Wednesday April 10, 2013. Klatzgow has been teaching for nearly 30 years in various forms and has been in Naples for around ten years.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Golden Apple recipient Andrew Klatzkow quiets down the class after they were calling out answers in a science experiment in his fourth grade class at Corkscrew Elementary School on Wednesday April 10, 2013. Klatzgow has been teaching for nearly 30 years in various forms and has been in Naples for around ten years.


Full gallery »Ohio missing women case: Barbara Knight's home

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff CNN videographer Jerry Simonson takes a shot of the home of Barbara Knight on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Barbara is the mother of Michelle Knight who was found with two other girls after being held captive for a decade.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Sheldon Gofberg, neighbor of Barbara Knight, stands outside his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Naples, Fla. He said this morning he was informed that his neighbor Barbara was the mother of Michelle Knight who was found with two other girls after being held captive for a decade.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff CNN videographer Jerry Simonson stands in front of the home of Barbara Knight on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Barbara is the mother of Michelle Knight, who was found with two other girls after being held captive for a decade
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff The home of Barbara Knight, mother of Michelle Knight who was found with two other girls after being held captive for a decade on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Naples, Fla.


Full gallery »3 missing women found in Ohio

  • Neighbor Charles Ramsey speaks to media near the home on the 2200 block of Seymour Avenue, where three missing women were rescued in Cleveland, on Monday, May 6, 2013. Cheering crowds gathered on the street where police said Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight, who went missing about a decade ago and were found earlier in the day. (AP Photo/The Plain Dealer, Scott Shaw)
  • Amanda Berry, right, hugs her sister Beth Serrano after being reunited in a Cleveland hospital Monday May 6, 2013. Berry and two other women were found in a house near downtown Cleveland Monday after being missing for about a decade. (AP Photo/Family Handout courtesy WOIO-TV)
  • These undated handout photos provided by the FBI show Amanda Berry, left, and Georgina 'Gina' Dejesus. Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath said he thinks Berry, DeJesus and Michelle Knight were tied up at the house and held there since they were in their teens or early 20s. Berry and the two other women who went missing a decade ago were found on Monday, May 6, 2013 elating family members and friends who'd longed to see them again. (AP Photo/FBI)
  • FILE - In this March 3, 2006 file photo, a memorial for Gina DeJesus, who has been missing since April 2, 2004, rests alongside her house in Cleveland. Cleveland police say DeJesus, one of two women who went missing as teenagers about a decade ago has been found alive in a residential area about two miles (three kilometers) south of downtown. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
  • Ricardo DeJesus talks about his sister Gina at the family home Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Cleveland. Police said Gina DeJesus and two other women who went missing separately about a decade ago were found in a house near downtown Cleveland Monday and likely had been tied up during years of captivity. Three brothers have been arrested. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
  • Cleveland Police stand outside a home where they say missing women, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight were found in the 2200 block of Seymour Avenue in Cleveland on Monday, May 6, 2013. The three women who went missing about a decade ago were found alive in a residential area just south of downtown, and a man was arrested. (AP Photo/Plain Dealer, Scott Shaw)

Three women who vanished about a decade ago in Ohio were found Monday




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