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Fort Myers is known as the “City of Palms” for the beautification efforts that begun in the late 1800s, Fort Myers is frequently cited by tourists for its stunning royal palms lining McGregor Boulevard — some towering at 75 feet. Tourists are also drawn to the eclectic mix of shops and clubs emerging as part of the downtown revitalization in Fort Myers. Boating along the scenic Caloosahatchee River, tropical gardening; and 43 golf courses provide something for everyone.

Nestled along the scenic shoreline of the Caloosahatchee River, the city has become an interesting blend of residents of all ages. Sporting the youngest population in Lee County with a median age of 32. The renovated Fort Myers downtown historic waterfront highlights new restaurants, nightclubs, condominiums, and artistic venues providing energy and growth.

Firefighters respond to house fire in Fort Myers

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rescue crews with the Iona McGregor Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire early Tuesday morning. The fire ignited around 3 a.m. inside a home on Duera Mae Drive in Harlem Heights. Three people were inside the home when the fire broke out and they made it outside safely. No injuries have been reported. One of the people inside the home told NBC2 that she was sleeping and smelled smoke. Then they heard a crackling noise and ran out of the house. Information about what caused the fire or details on the extent of the damage it caused is not known. The post...

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Water experts worry blue-green algae and red tide could create ‘perfect storm’

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FORT MYERS, Fla.– Southwest Florida water experts advise we could see the perfect storm this summer.  Blue-green algae is sitting on parts of Lake Okeechobee right now. We’ve also seen the algae streaks in the Caloosahatchee River near Avla and Fort Myers Shores.  The lake is about a foot higher than the Army Corps would like it to be at this time of year. That means higher water releases could come our way during the summer and fall months.  Red Tide has killed fish from Charlotte Harbor South to Barefoot Beach. The toxic water is sticking around longer than...

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Crews combat wildfire in Hendry County

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HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. – Crews are working to tame a wildfire in Hendry County, according to the Florida Forest Service. The fire, located in Montura, is approximately 15-20 acres, FFS reported. A dozer is en route to the fire. This is a developing story. The post Crews combat wildfire in Hendry County appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

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Troopers investigating fatal Alligator Alley crash

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — At least one person died in a crash on southbound I-75 near mile marker 39, officials said. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol have shutdown all southbound lanes and one northbound lane of I-75 in West Broward County. Avoid the area and use an alternate route as troopers investigate the crash. Additional information about what caused the crash or how many vehicles were involved is not known. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information when it is released. The post Troopers investigating fatal Alligator Alley crash appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2...

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Will this pickle-flavored hard seltzer be summer’s hottest drink?

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What started as a 2020 April Fool’s joke is becoming a reality, giving the hard seltzer hype a controversial ticket. Drinkware company BrüMate and beverage company Crook & Marker announced they are working together on a pickle-flavored hard seltzer called Afternoon Delight. The company first announced the seltzer on April 1, leaving many pickle fans salty it was only a joke. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bru?Mate® (@bru.mate) While a release date hasn’t been announced yet, the two companies said it will happen this summer. But it’s...

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Sunshine State showdown: Lightning take on Panthers in first round of playoffs

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SUNSHINE, Fla. / AP — The defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Florida Panthers for the first time in the postseason on Sunday night. Florida was second in the Central Division, Tampa Bay was third. The Panthers went 5-2-1 against the Lightning in the regular season, though that seems irrelevant given that Tampa Bay’s lineup will be considerably different in this series. The Lightning are adding Nikita forward Nikita Kucherov — whose last game was Sept. 28, which just happened to be the night Tampa Bay hoisted the Stanley Cup. He missed the entire regular...

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36,000 faux AirPods seized by US Customs

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CINCINNATI, Oh. / CNN — US Customs and Border Protection officers have seized 36,000 headphones that resembled Apple AirPods. CBP in Cincinnati said that the headphones, which arrived in three shipments from China, were in violation of “trademark and copyright codes,” according to a news release. The wireless headphones violated trademarks that “protected Apple configuration” recorded with CBP, the release said. “Counterfeit products can be deceiving at first glance,” Cincinnati Port Director Richard Gillespie said in a statement. “They’re...

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Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Sunday, May 16

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Data per the Florida Department of Health as of Sunday, May 16. Additional case data compares to the previous update. TOTAL CASES IN FLORIDA: 2,292,004 (+2,482)TOTAL DEATHS IN FLORIDA: 36,798 (+22)TOTAL IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA:  131,864 (+183) LEE COUNTY –  72,162 (+119) | 986 (+0)COLLIER COUNTY –  36,445 (+41) | 538 (+0)CHARLOTTE COUNTY –  13,131 (+19) | 425 (+0)HENDRY COUNTY –  4,788 (+2) | 84 (+1)DESOTO COUNTY –  4,373 (+2) | 94 (+1)GLADES COUNTY –  965 (+0) | 19 (+0) The post Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Sunday, May 16 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2...

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