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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Death and destruction

PORT CHARLOTTE — Authorities found a man’s body Tuesday in the garage of a Port Charlotte home that had been the site of an attempted shooting and arson hours earlier. Donald Hierspiel, 51, allegedly broke into a home on the 700 block of Riviera Lane around 2:47 a.m., threatening a … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Board scrutinizes Imagine School funds
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — With the departure of Justin Matthews as principal of the city’s only charter school, Sarasota County School Board members said Tuesday they have questions about enrollment figures … Find out how to read more online.

Warrant issued for Englewood doctor
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

When an Englewood doctor failed to show for his court date in Fort Myers last week, federal officials issued a warrant for his arrest, according to a spokesman for the … Find out how to read more online.

Motorcyclist killed on Gasparilla Road
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

A Port Charlotte man was killed Monday night on Gasparilla Road near Rotonda when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a pickup, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. … Find out how to read more online.

County raises concerns over Springs agreement
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — Sarasota County commissioners spent the better part of an hour Tuesday pointing out issues with the city of North Port’s version of an interlocal agreement for future … Find out how to read more online.

State, National and World News

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

LOS ANGELES — James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO’s “The Sopranos” helped create one of TV’s greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was … read more.

Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 off the coast of New York, saying new evidence points to the often-discounted theory that a missile strike may have downed … read more.

Tech sullies new-car ratings
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

DETROIT — Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they’re not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail. The top complaints in J.D. Power’s closely-watched survey of new vehicle owners, released Wednesday, … read more.

Afghans pan Taliban talks
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

KABUL, Afghanistan — Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotiations with the U.S. and scuttled a peace delegation to the Taliban, sending American officials scrambling to … read more.

‘Dead zones’ predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake Bay
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Scientists in Michigan and Louisiana are predicting a big summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico unless a tropical storm hits the area shortly before or during the annual measurement. In the Chesapeake Bay, scientists … read more.

Brazil officials reverse subway, bus fare hike
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

SAO PAULO (AP) — Leaders in Brazil’s two biggest cities said Wednesday that they reversed an increase in bus and subway fares that ignited anti-government protests that have spread across the nation in the past week. Many people doubted the … read more.

Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

MIAMI (AP) — Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song saved the world in the film comedy “Mars Attacks!,” died Wednesday at a … read more.

Bill could reduce illegal immigration 25 percent
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office that also finds the measure reduces federal deficits by billions. … read more.

Stocks slide as Fed says bond purchases could slow
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets shuddered Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it could start scaling back its huge bond-buying program later this year and end it by the middle of 2014. The Fed’s $85 billion in monthly bond … read more.

US, Taliban to start talks
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country’s security … read more.

Chrysler agrees to recall of 2.7M Jeeps
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

DETROIT — Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. In deciding on the … read more.

NSA: Plot against Wall Street foiled
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing … read more.

House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats condemned as yet another example of the GOP war on women. The … read more.

Lost city found in Cambodia
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

SYDNEY — Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat temples complex. The discovery was announced late Monday in a peer-reviewed paper released early by the journal … read more.

Zimmerman trial attorneys pick 40 potential jurors
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders took a united stance Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement to forge a “united, inclusive and democratic” government — but couldn’t agree … read more.

Turkey’s ‘standing man’ launches new protest wave
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

ISTANBUL (AP) — After weeks of sometimes violent confrontation with police, protesters in Turkey have found what could be a more potent form of resistance: standing still. The trend was launched by performance artist Erdem Gunduz, who stood silently for … read more.

Governor Scott’s job approval up to 43 percent
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s approval rating is improving, a poll released Tuesday shows, though not to the point that it’s likely to deter any potential challengers in 2014. The Quinnipiac University poll shows 43 percent of voters … read more.

Citizenship proof law illegal
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states cannot on their own require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier. The justices voted 7-2 to throw … read more.

Food companies work to make it look natural
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection. When stretching out the dough for its premium “Artisan Pizzas,” Domino’s workers are instructed not to worry about making the rectangles too perfect: The … read more.

EU, US agree to start free-trade talks at G-8
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — The European Union and the United States will open negotiations next month on a long-sought deal to create free trade between the world’s two mightiest economic regions — an effort that could create millions of jobs … read more.

Women get combat-ready
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, … read more.

Growing human organs
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK — By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she’d been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery. Her cystic fibrosis was threatening her … read more.

Rowhani’s ‘path of moderation’ also shows limits
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected president showcased his reform-leaning image Monday by promising a “path of moderation” that includes greater openness on Tehran’s nuclear program and overtures to Washington. He also made clear where he draws the line: … read more.

Iraq no-fly zone viewed as symbol for one in Syria
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration, trying to avoid getting drawn deeper into Syria’s civil war, has pointed to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 as a symbol of what can go wrong when America’s military wades into Middle … read more.

Affirmative action ruling contest: race vs. class
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

(AP) — In post-Great Recession America, which is the bigger barrier to opportunity — race or class? A decade ago, the U.S. Supreme Court kept the focus on race as a barrier, upholding the right of colleges to make limited … read more.

Beyond NYC: Other places adapting to climate, too
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

BONN, Germany (AP) — From Bangkok to Miami, cities and coastal areas across the globe are already building or planning defenses to protect millions of people and key infrastructure from more powerful storm surges and other effects of global warming. … read more.

Glasnost on the Potomac under Obama? Not quite
Mon Jun 17 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s as if the United States has two governments, one open and one very much not. President Barack Obama leads both, trying not to butt heads with himself. Since becoming president, Obama has churned out an impressive … read more.

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More Local News

Charlotte school district promotes administrator
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

Chuck Bradley has been promoted to the role of assistant superintendent for learning for Charlotte County Public Schools. “There is a great deal of respect (for the job) that I bring coming into the position,” said Bradley. Superintendent Doug Whittaker … Find out how to read more online.

Proposed fire budget seeks hike
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:01AM

ENGLEWOOD — Residential property owners within the Englewood Area Fire Control District could see a small hike to their annual non-ad valorem assessments. “We cut the budget over several years and it’s catching up with us,” said Fire Chief Scott … Find out how to read more online.

New member-friendly HOA requirements
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

When it comes to homeowner associations, Kim Jakubaitis, like the lyrics from a Joni Mitchell song, has seen property owner associations from “both sides now.” In 2004, Jakubaitis filed a complaint with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation about … Find out how to read more online.

New fountain on West Dearborn
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

SUN PHOTO BY STEVE REILLY, reilly@sun-herald.com Even water fowl enjoy the improvements to the retention pond at the west end of Dearborn Street. What was a pond carpeted with algae now has a fountain and has become an amenity. The … Find out how to read more online.

STEM event encourages female participation
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:44AM

ENGLEWOOD — Denise DeLong recalled a time when she talked to a female doctor who graduated as an engineer but opted to return to medical school. “Engineering is so underrepresented with women,” said DeLong, who is the STEM co-chair of … Find out how to read more online.

Pregnancy Solutions aims for August opening in North Port
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

NORTH PORT — Pregnancy Solutions, a nonprofit organization providing information and services to pregnant women in need of guidance, plans to open a North Port office by mid-August or early September. A Venice office is currently in operation, but Executive … Find out how to read more online.

Sarasota County falls short in All-America bid
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

Sarasota County came up short in its pursuit of a second All-America City Award last weekend at a competition hosted by the National Civic League in Denver, Colo. Sarasota County was named one of 20 finalists for the National Civic … Find out how to read more online.

Englewood peace activist dies
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:01AM

The cause for peace lost one of its staunchest fighters with the death of Peter Duisberg. “He was like a father to everyone in the peace movement,” said Joyce Raby who — as well as her husband, Tom Tyrell — … Find out how to read more online.

Neighbors: Animal hike a deal
Sun Jun 16 2013 08:00AM

Charlotte County commissioners will sit down next month to decide how to proceed on a new contract being proposed with the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County to house the county’s homeless animals. The new agreement would move from a … Find out how to read more online.

Officials to review Springs agreement
Tue Jun 18 2013 08:01AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County Commission will have its chance today to approve the revised interlocal agreement that would outline the future operations of the 81-acre Warm Mineral Springs Day Spa. The commission discussion comes five days after the … Find out how to read more online.

Picnic on the Peace River
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

Punta Gorda Elks Lodge 2606 held a Father’s Day picnic on the Peace River on Sunday. … Find out how to read more online.

Assessment tool measures caregivers at risk
Wed Jun 19 2013 08:01AM

Nearly one-third of adults living in South Sarasota County are family caregivers who could be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, depression and various other physical and emotional maladies as a result of caregiver distress, a potentially dangerous condition brought … Find out how to read more online.

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