Rescue crews rush to extinguish Fort Myers fire

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 19, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fire crews responded to a structure that erupted in flames off of Alico Road early Wednesday morning. The blaze ignited around 3:40 a.m. NBC2 crews saw a pick-up truck with fire damage to the grill of the vehicle at the scene of the fire. It’s unclear what caused the flames or if anyone was inside the structure when the fire broke out. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information once it is made available. The post Rescue crews rush to extinguish Fort Myers fire appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

East Naples dry cleaner holding customers clothes hostage after closing suddenly

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 19, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NAPLES, Fla.– Hundreds of customers of an East Naples dry cleaners are being hung out to dry after the business appeared to close up shop and take everyone’s clothes with them. Randy Jones says he’s been coming to the “Eco Cleaners” on Collier Boulevard in the Stock Plaza for three years. When he arrived to get his clothes on Friday, he noticed the doors were locked and the clothing racks were bare. “It’s a whole lot of nothing. It’s racks! It’s just empty racks!” Jones said. “It looks like they came in, grabbed stuff in the middle of the night...

Pickup truck sparks brush fire in Charlotte County

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A pickup truck caught fire Tuesday afternoon sparking a nearly half an acre brush fire in Charlotte County. According to the Charlotte County Fire Department, the truck caught fire while the driver was taking a lunch break and clearing brush along a fence line. The flames quickly spread throughout a wooded area on the property of the Burn Store Water Treatment Plant. Fire crews were able to safely contain the blaze. The post Pickup truck sparks brush fire in Charlotte County appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

Historians tell tale of Calusa Indian ghost that roams Pine Island

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

PINE ISLAND, Fla. – There’s nothing like a good ghost story or urban legend, made even better when rooted in real history. A legend on Pine island, that involves the native Calusa tribe has people talking. Pine Island Florida is known for being remote, and somewhat hard to get to. In the quiet fishing town, mounds dot the otherwise flat Pineland landscape. Those mounds indicate who used to live there. “Right here at Pineland, this was the 2nd largest town for the Calusa people when Europeans arrived in the 1500s,” said Cindy Bear, from the Randall Research...

Could Collier County turn into a Mini-Miami?

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – When most people hear “Collier County,” one of the first things that comes to mind is the Naples Pier. The landmark is bustling with tourists and residents, as one of Southwest Florida’s most popular attractions. But, Naples hasn’t always been a vacation destination, many factors have changed over the last 100 years. “It’s not that it won’t change and it’s not that it hasn’t changed and will continue to change and it should change,” explained Buzz Victor, Founder of Save Vanderbilt Beach. “I...

Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Tuesday, May 18

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Data per the Florida Department of Health as of Tuesday, May 18. Additional case data compares to the previous update. TOTAL CASES IN FLORIDA: 2,296,785 (+2,805)TOTAL DEATHS IN FLORIDA: 36,954 (+97)TOTAL IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: 132,288 (+ 244) LEE COUNTY – 72,432 (+160) | 987 (+0)COLLIER COUNTY – 36,547 (+54) | 539 (-1)CHARLOTTE COUNTY – 13,163 (+19) | 426 (+0)HENDRY COUNTY – 4,801 (+5) | 84 (+0)DESOTO COUNTY – 4,379 (+5) | 95 (+1)GLADES COUNTY – 966 (+1) | 19 (+0) The post Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Tuesday, May 18 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

At least one dead in Punta Gorda crash

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – At least one person died Tuesday in a crash at the intersection of US 41 and Tangelo Road in Punta Gorda. The crash happened around 2 p.m. between a Fedex truck and a motorcycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Southbound lanes of US 41 are closed at the intersection while troopers investigate. Investigators confirmed someone died in the crash but have not yet said how many people were involved or released any identities. This is a developing story. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information as it becomes available. The post At least one dead in...

Lee Commissioners approve Caloosahatchee water quality research project

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University on Tuesday for a water quality research project at the Boma site in Glades County. The research project would test methods for removal of nitrogen from the Caloosahatchee River surface waters in order to improve water quality. The project will be funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The research, done in partnership with FGCU and the South Florida Water Management District, will take place at the C-43 Water Quality Treatment and Testing...

Shut off & lock your cars… or face a fine

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Many people leave their vehicles running and unattended, which can lead to it being burglarized and even stolen, officials said. Although this seems like common sense to some people, others will often leave their cars unlocked, with a door open, or leave the windows down, officers with the Cape Coral Police Department said. As more vehicles are stolen, insurance rates will increase for everyone, officers said. Police are urging people to turn off their cars and lock them to reduce preventable crimes. “Criminals are looking for the quickest and easiest crimes...

Need your COVID-19 shot? Lee Health is welcoming walk-ins

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — With Memorial Day and Independence Day right around the corner, doctors in our community are saying that now is a very important time to get vaccinated. Lee Health is offering 1,300 COVID-19 vaccine appointments this week. Starting today, May 18, walk-ins will be welcomed at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Although, appointments are recommended. CLICK HERE to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Lee Health. Anyone over 12-years-old can get their shot at Lee Health. People under 18-years-old will need a parent or legal guardian with them at their appointment....

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