Motorcyclist caught on camera riding hands-free on I-75

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 8, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NAPLES, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is warning people to drive safe and not distracted after a man was caught on camera riding a motorcycle north on I-75 from Naples without holding on to the handlebars. Troopers said the video, which was filmed by a person in another vehicle also driving on I-75 also caused concern. They said drivers should drive holding on to the wheel or handlebars of their vehicle and should not drive distracted. Lt. Gregory S. Bueno, with the Florida Highway Patrol, said driving in those conditions is dangerous and can reduce your reaction...

Naples crews respond to boat fire in marina

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 8, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NAPLES, Fla.— Crews responded to a boat fire at The Power Squadron Marina on Monday evening. Naples Fire-Rescue contained the blaze to one vessel and put out the flames. The boat was tied to the dock, close to several others in the area. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The post Naples crews respond to boat fire in marina appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

Traffic Alerts: June 7

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 8, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

8:19 p.m. Southbound lanes of Nicholas Parkway are shutdown at SW 3rd Street due to a rollover crash involving multiple vehicles – Avoid the area. The post Traffic Alerts: June 7 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

Elusive bear spotted roaming around Naples area

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NAPLES, Fla. – A bear who first was spotted roaming around Naples Friday morning has been seen all over Collier County since. The bear was last spotted at Doc’s Beach House Monday after being seen at the Ritz Carlton Saturday night. Collier County deputies received a 911 Saturday call saying, “Calling from Ritz Carlton Beach Resort, we have a black bear that’s cornered in our front drive area right next to one of the golf storage rooms.” Naples Police believe he swam over from Keewaydin Island and began traveling north. The bear ended up exploring one...

Forecast: Isolated rain coverage tonight

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Southwest Florida will see isolated rain coverage for the next several afternoons as a ridge of high pressure in the atmosphere along with some comparatively drier air aloft helps to lower the amount of rain we see. Temperatures during this stretch of time will trend warmer with mid 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Timing of any showers or thunderstorms that develop the next two days will likely be pinned to late in the afternoon or evening. During the overnight hours this week temperatures will remain mid and muggy. A nighttime low between 70 and 75 is expected...

Edison & Ford Winter Estates propose pedestrian safety measures for McGregor Blvd

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Edison and Ford Winter Estates sent a 17-page letter to the City of Fort Myers to keep pedestrians safe while crossing McGregor Blvd. “The Edison has requested several issues to be considered. The most prominent is probably speeding,” said Mayor Kevin Anderson. The main concern is drivers going over the speed limit and not obeying the signs outside the Estates. “We wrote an extensive letter to the city because they are repairing and doing roadwork on McGregor Blvd. The things we’ve listed have been going on for many years,” said Mike Flanders,...

Clewiston principal who paddled student filed complaint against child’s mother

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CLEWISTON, Fla. — The principal who was caught on camera paddling a student in April has filed a complaint against the child’s mother. Previous coverage: Clewiston community stands up for principal who paddled 1st grader Melissa Clark filed the complaint with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office in May after she was filmed paddling a student at Central Elementary School. In the report Clark claims the child’s mom filmed her illegally while she paddled the child. The cell phone video shows the principal hitting the child with the paddle three times. Brent Probinsky, the mother’s...

Dognapper walks out of Fort Myers pet store with puppy hidden under his shirt

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla.–Fort Myers police are searching for a man who stole a 9-week-old Shih Tzu. According to officials, the man walked into the Cleveland Avenue Pet Kingdom on Saturday evening. He then stuffed the puppy under his shirt and walked back out of the store. Police describe the dognapper as white with tattoos on his arms and a large build. He was last seen in a blue Florida Gator’s hat and a green shirt. He could be driving a white sedan with a paper tag, according to authorities. Information can be called into Fort Myers Police at 239-321-7700. Anonymous tips can be reported...

Golden Gate Estates neighbors petition against proposed church

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Collier County – Some residents in Golden Gate Estates are petitioning against a proposed church on 22nd Avenue NE and 8th Street NE. Iglesia Pentecostes Peniel Church is hoping to move from a small lot in the middle of Naples Park on 107th avenue North to over five acres of land of Randall Blvd. Neighbor Alien Garcia said, “This is a non-profit company. They don’t have a lot of budget. They’re just trying to make do.” A few years ago, the church purchased two vacant lots on the corner to combine into the 5.15-acre lot that will hold...

Fort Myers welcomes new City Manager Marty Lawing

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The City of Fort Myers welcomed a new city manager Monday in a ceremony swearing in Marty Lawing to the position. Lawing made a few remarks before officially being sworn in by city staff and council members and signing on the dotted line. This morning city staff and council members welcomed new City Manager Marty Lawing. The ceremony included City Manager Lawing swearing in, signing on, and a few remarks to employees. City staff wore sunglasses because the City of Fort Myers future is so bright! pic.twitter.com/66WCur4z5X— City of Fort Myers (@cityftmyers)...

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