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CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Just in time for the holidays, the Harry Chapin Food Bank received a HUGE donation from Billy Fuccillo, owner of Fuccillo Kia. Fuccillo promised to match every donation that was made by the public to the food bank between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, up to $100,000. On Thursday, the food bank announced Southwest Florida raised […]

(CNNMoney)- Verizon and Sprint customers have a week to claim their refunds for unauthorized charges on their bills. The two wireless carriers settled with the FTC after allowing third-party companies to charge customers for “premium” text messages without their prior consent — and allegedly burying them in bills. The activity has come to be known […]

Pressure cookers that could cause a burn risk are among this week’s recalled consumer products. Others include candle holders and lawn mowers. Here’s a more detailed look: AIR CONDITIONERS DETAILS: The recall is for packaged terminal air conditioners and packaged terminal heat pumps sold under the Bryant, Carrier and Fast brands. The models being recalled […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – More than 1,600 of Florida’s foster children are going home to visit loved ones or have been adopted in time for the holidays. The Department of Children and Families says it worked with local agencies and judges around the state to reunite 1,347 children with their siblings, parents or extended family. […]

ST. LOUIS (AP) – No medical or mental health care. No subsidized college or work training. For many who leave the U.S. military with less-than-honorable discharges, including thousands who suffered injuries and anguish in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, standard veterans benefits are off limits. The discharge serves as a scarlet letter of dishonor, and the […]

What You’ll Need: 2 (16.3-ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg, divided 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 cup eggnog, divided 1 teaspoon rum extract 2 cups confectioners’ sugar What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a bundt pan with cooking spray. […]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Hyatt Hotels Corp. says it found malicious software on the computer system that processes customer payments, raising the possibility that hackers may have obtained credit card numbers or other sensitive information. The resort chain is advising customers to review their payment card statements, although it has not said if any customer […]

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) – Christian faithful from around the world descended Thursday on the biblical city of Bethlehem for Christmas Eve celebrations at the traditional birthplace of Jesus, as an outburst of Israeli-Palestinian violence dampened the typically festive mood. Before the celebrations began, Israeli authorities said three Palestinians involved in attacks against Israelis were […]

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.- Authorities are looking for the suspect(s) who stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise from multiple stores in North Fort Myers last week. The first theft took place on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the Wal-Mart located at 545 Pine Island Road. Shortly after 8 p.m., a man entered the store through the Garden Center, picked […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Volunteers with the Community Cooperative soup kitchen are busy Christmas Eve as they prepare and deliver hundreds of meals. Community Cooperative expects to deliver around 600 meals to the homeless and the elderly who signed up for the Meals on Wheels program. All through the week of Christmas, volunteers have been cooking, plus […]