Lee County cold weather: Large numbers of snook killed in cold waters | news-press.com | The News-Press

A researcher has reported that extremely cold water is killing snook in very large numbers in Pine Island Sound.
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7:45 a.m. update: Farmer: Last night was 'knockout blow'

Devastation.

That was the word farmer Frank Oakes used to describe the impact a second night of cold temperatures will have on crops throughout Florida.

“It’s been like a prize fight with one fighter jabbing and jabbing at another fighter who was defenseless,” Oakes said shortly after he arrived at his farm not far from the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary this morning. “And last night was the knockout blow.
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All Charlotte County public schools will be closed today because of power outages due to freezing morning temperatures in the area.

Dr. Dave Gayler, Superintendent of Charlotte County Public Schools has announced the closing of all public schools Monday, January 11, 2010.

Due to an enforcement of a Load Control by Florida Power and Light, all power will be shut off from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday morning.

The amount of time it would take to reboot all systems, and the problems that often occur after powering down will not allow for a shortened school day.

Flashback: Florida Power & Light backs Obama on [global warming hoax]

"We commend the president for his efforts and leadership as the world strives for agreement on reducing greenhouse gases," Hay said. "Here at home, it’s critical that Congress act to cap and price carbon emissions while providing financial protection to energy consumers. The U.S. energy sector is ready to lead the world into a low-carbon future, but we need the right price signals to point the way."