Burn ban issued for City of North Port

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NORTH PORT, Fla. – A burn ban was issued for the City of North Port Wednesday afternoon. City officials said the Fire Chief for the City of North Port has determined that an “Extraordinary Fire Hazard” now exists due to the extreme drought conditions and the threat of wildfire. Effective immediately, the Outdoor Burn Ban is enacted within city limits. The Outdoor Burning Ban will be in place until city officials rescind it. The citywide burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning that has not been specifically permitted by the Florida Forest Service, according to city officials....

Estates brush fire remains at 900 acres. County officials issue burn ban due to dry conditions

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Flouting the open burn ban can leave you with a fee of up to $15,000 for any fires you start. It remains in effect until further notice. Naples News

Traffic Alerts: May 26

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

12:29 p.m. A crash with serious injuries has shut down the eastbound lanes of Hancock Bridge Parkway near SE 3rd Place in Cape Coral. Police said driver should seek an alternate route for the next several hours. The post Traffic Alerts: May 26 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

Police search for man who stole $700 at Cape Coral ATM

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Cape Coral police are searching for a man who used someone’s bank information to steal $700. The Cape Coral Police Department said the suspect used compromised bank information to steal from a victim using an ATM at Wells Fargo, 1608 Cape Coral Parkway West. The incident happened on March 19. Now, CCPD is trying to identify the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call CCPD at (239) 574-3223 in reference to case #21-006381. The post Police search for man who stole $700 at Cape Coral ATM appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

Lawnmower tips into Naples lake, traps man underwater for 5 minutes

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — First responders helped revive a 51-year-old lawn maintenance worker who nearly drowned in a Naples lake on Tuesday morning, officials said. Deputies with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a near-drowning in a lake off of Ivy Point Court in Pelican Marsh, a CCSO spokesperson said. Witnesses said that the worker was cutting grass on a steep incline when the mower tipped over into the lake, trapping the man underwater. Good Samaritans tried to pull him from the water but weren’t able to. When CCSO’s Cpl. Pierre Richard Jean...

Driver hits, kills father with vehicle while learning how to drive in North Naples

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

The 65-year old pedestrian of Naples was teaching his son how to drive around 8 p.m. at the church at 3000 Orange Blossom Drive. Naples News

Amazon to buy MGM for $8.45B, paving way for extensive TV & film library on Prime

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NEW YORK / AP — Amazon is going to Hollywood. The online retailer giant is buying MGM, the production studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde” and “Shark Tank,” with hopes of fill its video streaming service with more things to watch. Amazon is paying $8.45 billion for MGM, making it the company’s second-largest acquisition after it bought grocer Whole Foods for nearly $14 billion in 2017. This deal is the latest in the industry that’s aimed at boosting streaming services to compete with Netflix and Disney+. Amazon doesn’t say how many people watch its...

Important things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Business, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Here’s a list of the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow could rebound after breaking three-day winning streak Stock futures for the United States increased on Wednesday after the Dow broke a three-day winning streak. The 30-stock average closed down 81 points on Tuesday as the market struggled for direction ahead of Memorial Day weekend. It was up more than 100 points at session highs. 2. Bitcoin makes some progress, but the recent collapse has strengthened gold prices Prices for the popular cryptocurrency “Bitcoin”...