Topic: Naples (Florida)

Could George Zimmerman walk free after 'stand your ground' hearing?

If George Zimmerman can convince a judge that he acted within the bounds of Florida's stand your ground law, he could prevail in his case without a jury trial. Mr. Zimmerman is charged with killing unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin earlier this year.

The Monitor's View: Rushworth Kidder: Ethicist, journalist, scholar

Rushworth Kidder, who passed away on March 5, was a former Monitor columnist and a leading advocate of ethical conduct in business, government, education, and personal life.

Tea Party Tally
Newt Gingrich the tea party favorite? Not necessarily in Florida. (+video)

Tea party supporters in Naples, Fla., offer a range of views on the remaining GOP presidential candidates. Especially among rank-and-file tea partyers, anything goes.

Cover Story
Why the 2012 election could all come down to Florida

The nation's premier swing state, younger and more diverse than you think, will be vital in deciding who wins the White House. Along the way, Florida could determine the GOP primary, too. 

The Vote
Did Newt Gingrich just flip-flop on immigration?

Newt Gingrich has said that law-abiding, tax-paying illegal immigrant families should not be forcefully kicked out of the US. Now, he's emphasizing the get-tough part of his stance on immigration.

Guilty plea in $15 million Illinois Ponzi scheme that scammed 300 investors

William Huber pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating a multimillion Ponzi scheme in the latest example of investment advisers bilking their clients.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of June 14, 2010

Readers write in about the GOP, Russia's Soviet ties, and what Tea partiers want.

More fishing in the Gulf of Mexico closed due to BP oil spill

More federal waters where commercial and recreational fishing could take place in the Gulf of Mexico have now been closed by NOAA, as a result of the BP oil spill.

BP oil spill forces Florida beach to slip from top 10 beaches list

The tar-ball effect has bumped the Panhandle beaches off this year's Top 10 Best Beaches list.

Haiti Earthquake Diary
Hospital visits

A trip to the hospital in the sprawling slum of Cité Soleil and the General Hospital: Too many patients and too few resources.

The heart of Latin art

It's not just folk, it's fusion. Exhibitions nationwide spotlight a bold and visionary tradition.

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.

Hockey's bid to rein in fisticuffs

The league wants to expand its audience, but fights are a major draw for many hard-core fans.

USA

How a feisty Florida town fends off malls

Communities can take a lesson from this old pirate's nest: Locals can control their environs.

On American tour, pope puts his stamp on Catholic education

In a speech at Catholic University Thursday, he'll ask schools to strengthen their Catholic identity.

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