Topic: Lee County

USA Update Ricin letters: What's the evidence against new suspect, per the FBI affidavit?

James Everett Dutschke, accused of mailing three letters containing ricin, was arrested Saturday at his home, and he is being held without bond until a preliminary hearing Thursday.

Ricin case against Everett Dutschke tightens

Ricin was found in the former martial arts studio of Everett Dutschke, charged with sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and other public officials. Ricin was also found on a dust mask and other items he threw in the trash.

USA Update Ricin investigation uncovers little physical evidence, testifies FBI (+video)

Authorities acknowledge that they have found no traces of ricin or ricin-making materials in their search of the home and vehicle of Kevin Curtis, the Mississippi man charged with sending letters laced with the poison to President Obama and two other officials.

USA Update Mississippi man charged in ricin attacks was an Elvis impersonator

Paul Kevin Curtis has been arrested and charged with making threats against the president and sending letters threatening to injure other persons. Relatives, who call him a 'super entertainer,' are shocked.

Wind energy: Boom sputters as industry tax credit is set to expire

Congress has so far not extended the tax credit for wind energy, resulting in the layoffs of thousands of workers. Communities that a few years ago were elated to attract a promising new industry are left wondering what will the future bring.

$53 million scam. Reagan's hometown robbed. Guilty plea?

$53 million scam could result in guilty verdict by former comptroller of Dixon, Ill. Prosecutors say Rita Crundwell's $53 million scam let her fund successful horse-breeding operation.

Top 10 cities where house prices are rising

House prices continue to fall nationwide, but here and there they’ve begun to turn up as Americans return to the housing market. Which 10 metropolitan areas have seen the biggest increase in the past year? The winners, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), include a state capital, a furniture-making center, and a resort that was once America’s foreclosure capital. Can you guess who they are?  

Mindy McCready refuses to return child against judge's orders

Mindy McCready has refused to return her child to Florida despite a judge's ruling to do so.  McCready says the child has suffered abuse by his guardian there.

What the housing turnaround will look like

Cape Coral, Fla., not long ago one of the foreclosure capitals of America, is now seeing a rebound as home prices hit once-in-a-generation lows.

New round of foreclosures delivers blow to recovery

Foreclosures hit new highs in April and more are expected in months ahead.

President Obama's remarks from Ft. Myers, Florida

Obama's middle name - not in the talking points!

Housing woes lure back bold buyers

From California to Florida, investors snap up distressed properties, hoping to profit.

In US, historical revision challenges memorials to South's heroes

Recent moves seek to modify statues and plaques to reflect racist past.