Internet watchdog claims Google is spying on kids

FORT MYERS, Fla.- A internet watchdog is claiming that Google is spying on underage kids and collecting their information through their Chrome operating system. Google Chromebooks are all the rage in new school technology. So much so, they’re handed out to students at Lee County schools. Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a complaint, Tuesday with the […]

No. 3 Michigan State rallies to beat No. 24 Louisville 71-67

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Denzel Valentine had 25 points and Bryn Forbes scored a season-high 20 to help No. 3 Michigan State come back to beat No. 24 Louisville 71-67 on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Spartans (8-0) trailed by as much as 13 in the first half and took their […]

Bryant scores 31 to lead Lakers past Wizards 108-104

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter of his final game in Washington to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Wizards 108-104 on Wednesday night. Julius Randle had 15 points and a career-best 19 rebounds for the Lakers (3-15), who snapped a seven-game losing streak. […]

Curry scores 40, Warriors top Hornets 116-99 to go 20-0

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 40 points in three quarters and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 116-99 on Wednesday night to extend the best start in NBA history to 20-0. On a night when the Hornets honored Curry’s father, Dell, the franchise’s career scoring leader, it was his oldest son […]

Miami reaches agreement with Richt to coach Canes

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) – Mark Richt is going back to where his college career began. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the former Miami quarterback has reached a tentative agreement to be the Hurricanes’ next head coach, pending the completion of contract talks. Richt spent the last 15 […]

Spieth’s big lesson on closing paid big dividends

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Jordan Spieth ends 2015 with two majors, the No. 1 ranking and no doubts about his ability to close out tournaments. That wasn’t the case at this time a year ago. Not only was he winless, but Spieth three times had failed to convert at least a share of the 54-hole […]

76ers suspend center Jahlil Okafor for 2 games after fight

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers said Wednesday night they are immediately suspending center Jahlil Okafor for two games, expressing disappointment for recent behavior including a fight outside a Boston nightclub and reckless driving on a bridge. Sixers officials said in a statement before the team’s game against the Knicks in New York that they […]

Australia says new analysis backs search area for Flight 370

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian authorities say new analysis confirms they’ve likely been searching in the right place for a missing Malaysian airliner. Searchers have been combing a 120,000-square-kilometer (46,000-square-mile) part of the Indian Ocean since last year but have yet to turn up any trace of Flight 370, although a wing flap was found […]

Texas sues feds to block resettlement of 6 Syrian refugees

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas on Wednesday sued the U.S. government in an effort to block six Syrian refugees from resettling in Dallas this week. The lawsuit comes after the nonprofit International Rescue Committee said it would place Syrian refugees in Texas over the objections of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. Texas, citing security concerns, is […]

CCSO prepares for possible emergency situations

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- In light of recent terrorism and shootings taking place around the world, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is making sure it’s prepared in the event anything should happen locally. This week, deputies and first responders are getting some cutting edge training on ways to prevent tragedies. “Proper, prior planning, hopefully will get everyone on the […]