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Cape Coral woman accused of crashing car into home

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A Cape Coral woman is accused of crashing into a Cape Coral home Saturday morning. Cara Gritten, 29, is facing several charges including DUI with property damage.  Gritten is accused of driving off the roadway on SE 20th Court and smashing into a victim’s home.  The victim, Lauri Langone, said this is the third incident in which a car has collided into her residence. “You can’t even believe what it looks like inside. It’s like a bomb went off! I am still finding glass on the opposite end of the house,” explained Langone. “And to think, my God if...

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Officials urge SWFL residents to take precautions to prevent brush fires

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – The dry, hot, and windy weather Southwest Florida is having has increased our wildfire threat. So it’s important to know what to do during this time to prevent brush fires from happening.  “What people need to understand in these conditions is that a small fire can become a big fire really fast,” said Katie Heck with Lehigh Fire & Rescue. “A lot of times we don’t know the exact causes for some of these brush fires because they spread so quickly but generally speaking if it’s not lightening then it’s man-made, created by something someone is doing.”...

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200-acre brush fire sparks in Collier County, voluntary evacuations begin

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – A 200-acre brush fire sparked on 14th Avenue near DeSoto Boulevard in Golden Gate Estates. The Florida Forest Service along with Greater Naples fire crews are responding to the brush fire. The size of the brush fire was originally estimated at 50 acres but is now 200 acres, according to FFS. Originally tweeted by Briana Fernandez (@BrianaFernNews) on May 13, 2020. The fire is currently zero percent contained and structures are currently in danger. Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies are beginning voluntary evacuations on 12th, 14th, and 16th...

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Crews battle 300-acre brush fire in Golden Gate Estates

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A 300-acre brush fire is burning near Dove Tree Street in Golden Gate Estates, according to the Florida Forest Service. Greater Naples Fire and FFS crews, and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office are all on scene as firefighters battle the blaze. A large plume of smoke was seen in the area. Choppers are up in the air dropping water on the fire. North Collier fire crews are also on scene assisting. No other information was immediately available. This is a developing story. The post Crews battle 300-acre brush fire in Golden Gate Estates appeared first...

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At least one dead in Punta Gorda crash

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...

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Troopers investigating fatal Alligator Alley crash

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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One injured in shooting near Englewood restaurant

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — One person was injured in a shooting at 2045 N. Beach Road on Saturday night, officials said. Deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting near the Lock ‘N Key Restaurant in Englewood. One person was injured in the shooting and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, deputies said. The other person involved in the shooting waited on the scene for law enforcement to arrive. CCSO deputies are investigating the shooting. Additional information about the shooting or the identities of those involved are not known....

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Rombauer wins the 2021 Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE — Rombauer won the 2021 Preakness Stakes Saturday evening in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness Stakes was the second leg of the American Triple Crown of horse racing, NBC Sports reports. The Preakness reclaimed its traditional second spot in the Triple Crown for its 146th running after an October edition in 2020. Last year, Kenny McPeek’s Swiss Skydiver became the sixth filly in history to win the Preakness Stakes. She outlasted 2020 Kentucky Derby champ and eventual Horse of the Year Authentic in a furious chase to the wire. The post...

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Person seen approaching multiple Clewiston homes

CLEWISTON, Fla. – A person was seen approaching multiple Clewiston homes in the overnight hours of May 12 and 13. Now, the Clewiston Police Department is trying to identify the suspect. These incidents happened within the confines of East Avenida del Rio, North San Diego Street, North San Gabriel Street, and East Sugarland Highway. A first resident to report seeing the person called 911 after being woken up by their doorbell camera shortly after 12:45 a.m., according to Clewiston police. The doorbell camera showed a person approaching the front door, but appearing startled by the camera...

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Lee County deputies search for missing Lehigh Acres man

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Lee County deputies are searching a missing Lehigh Acres man. Rastislav Havlic was last seen at his home wearing a grey tank top, blue basketball shorts, glasses, and Jordan sliders, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. He was driving his black 2015 Ford Edge bearing a license plate number HTER38. Havlic could be heading north on I-75 to the Tampa area, Lee County deputies said. Anyone with information is asked to call LCSO at (239) 477-1000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. The post Lee County deputies search for missing Lehigh Acres man appeared...

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