Zoo Tampa investigates 12 stingray deaths

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

TAMPA, Fla. [WFLA] – Twelve stingrays died at ZooTampa at Lowry Park this week, according to officials. The zoo announced the deaths on Facebook Thursday night, noting that an investigation is underway. “It’s with heavy hearts we share that today ZooTampa lost 12 residents of Stingray Bay,” the post said. The zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams are examining all of the mechanical equipment involved to figure out what happened, according to the post. The water in Stingray Bay is being tested, though the zoo said results indicate “optimal water quality and conditions.” All the test...

Estero sizes up construction costs, lobbying efforts for coming year

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Estero Village Council is starting its budget process with a look at more than $11 million set aside for major road and landscape projects. Naples News

Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Some Highlights In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea. Four years ago, the average house spent 39 days on the market. Two years ago, homes were on the market for about 24 days. Today, that number has dropped to just 17 short days. If you’re looking to sell your house quickly and on the best possible terms, today’s market can’t be beat. Let’s connect to discuss how to secure a speedy, top-dollar sale for your house. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters href=”https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/?a=429471-6e7ae3e7d7cea4059ea7d116981248f9″>Keeping...

Man in custody after Collier County I-75 rollover crash

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — At least one person was injured in a crash on Interstate 75 in Collier County on Thursday night, officials said. Deputies with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and rescue crews with the Greater Naples Fire Rescue responded to the crash near mile marker 107 on southbound I-75 just after 11 p.m. The driver ran from the crash scene and was later found at a Chase Bank in the Crossroads Market Plaza not too far from the crash. He was taken into custody. A second person involved in the crash was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. It’s not...

At least one injured in Lehigh Acres canal crash

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — At least one person was injured when a sport utility vehicle crashed into a canal in Lehigh Acres early Friday morning. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash. NBC2 crews at the scene said the SUV that crashed into a canal near Sunshine Boulevard North and Nancy Drive was sinking into the water and had bubbles coming up from under the vehicle. The SUV was headed the wrong direction on Sunshine Boulevard before it ended up in the canal and at least one person was injured, troopers said. Information about what caused the crash is not yet known....

Forecast: Hot with a few storms for Memorial Day Weekend

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

It’s going to start feeling, looking and sounding a lot more like summer around here over the next few days and into next week, but the good news is we’ve got generally quiet and sunny weather on tap to begin your holiday weekend. We’ll start out warmer and slightly more humid for your Friday morning with tons of sunshine in store through the day. A few areas of rain and even a storm will form this afternoon but mainly well east of I-75 across Hendry and Glades County. Otherwise, expect another hot and sunny day with highs on track to reach the low to mid 90s. Saturday...

Two off-duty nurses help save man trapped inside flipped SUV in Cape Coral

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A man was rushed to the hospital after flipping his SUV on Hancock Bridge Parkway Wednesday afternoon. The man was driving east on Hancock with a juvenile passenger when he went to change lanes, hitting a van, according to Cape Coral police. In the aftermath of the crash, two off-duty nurses stepped in to aid the man trapped in his flipped-over SUV until emergency crews arrived. Antonetta Bohn and Ashley Crews, the nurses who stepped up to help, received The Cape Coral Fire Department’s “Community Recognition Coin.” This is awarded to someone who has assisted...

Shooting reported at Naples mobile home park

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Collier County deputies are responding to a shooting at a mobile home park on Dewey Court and San Marco Boulevard in Naples. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they got a call around 10 p.m. for shots fire at Southwinds Mobile Home Park. No one was injured in the shooting, but deputies are still in the area investigating. CCSO said a helicopter that was already up from the brush fire in Golden Gate Estates swung over to help with the investigation. This is a developing story. The post Shooting reported at Naples mobile home park appeared first...

FGCU invites 2020 graduates back for in-person Grad Walk

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast University is inviting its 2020 graduates to come back for a Grad Walk. The Grad Walk for the Class of 2020 will be held on the first weekend in August at Alico Arena, according to FGCU. The university said the Spring 2021 Grad Walk was a success, and they wanted to offer a similar opportunity for the graduates to return and mark the milestome – this time in-person. Graduates in FGCU’s class of 2020 can complete a survey if interested by June 16. Click here for the survey. The post FGCU invites 2020 graduates back for in-person Grad Walk...

Officer reunites missing parrot with owner after it flew out North Port home

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NORTH PORT, Fla. – A missing African Grey parrot was reunited with its owner in North Port. The parrot named “Sierra” flew out the window of her owner’s North Port home on May 23, according to the North Port Police Department. Three days later and four miles away, a resident flagged down a North Port police officer. The officer found the bird and had originally seen a Facebook post about a missing bird. Owner Dan Barry and Sierra were reunited by the officer. The post Officer reunites missing parrot with owner after it flew out North Port home appeared first...

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