Cape-Fort Myers foreclosures jump
Foreclosure filings in the Cape Coral - Fort Myers metro area skyrocketed between January and February. The area saw a 31 percent increase in foreclosure activity, giving it the second highest foreclosure rate in the nation, representing 1 in every 92 homes currently in foreclosure, according to Realty-Trac, a nationwide values tracking site. Florida ranked third in the nation for foreclosure filings, behind Arizona and Nevada, which was first, a release from Realty-Trac on Wednesday stated. One in every 163 homes in Florida is in foreclosure, as filings increased 15 percent from January to February, and was up more than 16 percent from February 2009. Officials said 54,032 properties received foreclosure filings for February. Local Realtor and former city council member Gloria Tate said she believes the numbers are accurate for the metro area, but don’t properly represent the market in the cit.
» Full StoryUnemployment numbers up 4 percent year-over-year
Lee County’s unemployment numbers for January came in at 14.1 percent, up from December 2009’s revised rate of 13.4 percent.
Year over year, the county’s unemployment rate rose 4 percent, as January 2009 had posted a 10.9 percentage rate.
Cape reacts to activist’s death
Following the passing of Lee County Commissioner Bob Janes, public officials and community leaders from Cape Coral shared their sentiments and hopes.
» Full StoryRespiratory symptoms cause evacuation at lunch for homeless veterans
The source of any substance that may have caused respiratory symptoms for veterans attending a weekly lunch at a North Fort Myers church on Wednesday is undetermined, officials said.
HTN students recognized at annual ADDYs Awards
Digital design students at the Lee County High Tech North center were recognized by the Southwest Florida chapter of the American Advertising Federation for excellence in creating advertisements.
New Biometric ID system improving law enforcement officers’ abilities to connect suspects to crime scenes
The task of linking possible suspects to a crime scene has gotten easier for law enforcement thanks to improved fingerprint matching technology.
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Queens Ball 2010
Gulf Elementary FCAT rally
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Rubber Duck Race 2010
