One dead after work accident in Collier County

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 15, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – One person is dead after a mower fell on top of a person in the 700 block of Logan Boulevard North in Collier County. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accidental death that was reported around 2:37 p.m. Saturday. The mower fell on the person while they were changing the lade, according to Collier County deputies. Witnesses said the house was taped off as deputies investigated the incident. This was a work-related death, according to witnesses. The post One dead after work accident in Collier County appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2...

Store owner dead after shooting in Arcadia

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 15, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

ARCADIA, Fla. – Residents in an Arcadia neighborhood are looking over their shoulders after a shooting leaves a corner store owner dead. Neighbors said the shooting happened at the Fiesta Food Mart on Magnolia Street around 2:30 p.m. on Friday. A suspect went into the store shooting and killing the store’s owner, Saleh Ahmed, who was working at the time, according to neighbors. The suspect then left the store. Autumn Sanchez said she was returning home Friday when she noticed the crime scene tape and cop lights surrounding the corner store. “I saw cops coming out of the little...

Deputies investigate early morning Port Charlotte shooting

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 15, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A car was shot at early Saturday morning on Fleetwood Drive and Joplin Avenue in Port Charlotte. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said they were investigating the shooting after it was reported around 4:40 a.m. in the Murdock area. A car was hit by bullets, and after talking with witnesses, Charlotte County deputies said they believe it was a directed incident. The investigation is ongoing and the Major Crimes Unit with CCSO is continuing to follow leads. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers or CCSO. The post Deputies investigate...

Investigators respond to deadly crash in Charlotte County

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 15, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers and deputies are responding to a deadly crash on Cochran Boulevard near the US 41 intersection in Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the southbound lanes of Cochran Boulevard are blocked off in the area. Florida Highway Patrol is on scene with deputies. The crash is under investigation. This is a developing story. The post Investigators respond to deadly crash in Charlotte County appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

Citizens help remove people from flipped car on SR 82 in Fort Myers

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 15, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – One person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash on SR 82 and Buckingham Road in Fort Myers on Saturday. The Fort Myers Police Department said traffic was down to one lane on SR-82 north. Officers said no one was seriously injured, but one was taken to the hospital. At least three cars were involved in the crash. Citizens stopped to help lift the car that flipped on SR 82 to help everyone get out of the car, according to Fort Myers police. Fort Myers Fire Department and Lee County EMS also responded to the scene. The post Citizens help remove people...

Here’s what you need to know before the 2021 Preakness Stakes kicks off

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 15, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

NBC — The Preakness Stakes is reclaiming its traditional second spot in the Triple Crown for its 146th running after an October edition in 2020. The 2021 Preakness Stakes will air on Saturday, May 15 from 2-5 p.m. on NBCSN and from 5-7:30 p.m. on NBC, NBC Sports reports. Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit opens as the 9-5 morning-line favorite after Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert agreed to “rigorous” conditions set by The Stronach Group and the Maryland Jockey Club. On Sunday, May 9, Baffert announced that Medina Spirit had 21 picograms of the steroid betamethasone in a postrace drug...

Inseparable friendship formed in Army leads to emotional airport reunion

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Only a few months ago, Jami Aguayo and Travis Livingston were strangers. Now they consider each other best friends. Their friendship led to an emotional reunion at Southwest Florida International Airport last month (watch the video above to see the moment unfold). Aguayo and Livingston served in the U.S. Army alongside each other in northern Syria. For months they battled extreme challenges together, including spending 19 days in the desert without power. Each Tuesday they would send each other special messages via video to let each other know...

Newspaper boxes empty & littering Lee County streets

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Newspaper and magazine boxes were once a big part of the local landscape, but now they are empty and littering city streets. The once prominent fixtures of the community now haunt busy streets. They were once filled with publications including information and salacious headlines. Now residents pass by them every day and don’t give them a second look. Faith Morgan, who helps run Victory Lane Café in North Fort Myers, called the boxes an eyesore. “My generation we don’t use these,” Morgan said. “We have access to all of this stuff...

Experts say it’s normal to feel uncomfortable about no masks

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Feeling weird about taking the mask off after months of having to put one on? Experts said it’s normal. “It was hard for us to put our masks on, so of course it’s going to be more challenging for some of us to take them off,” said Florida Gulf Coast University Counseling Center Director Dr. Alise Bartley. This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance saying anyone who is fully vaccinated can opt not to wear a mask in most situations, indoors or out. Dr. Bartley said getting used to...

Large algae bloom covers over half of Lake O as releases lower

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Army Corps of Engineers are reducing water releases from Lake Okeechobee. Col. Andrew Kelly said they’re lowering from 2,000 cubic feet per second to 1,500 cfs. This comes after local conservancy groups and Governor Ron Desantis called the Army Corps to make changes. “We heard the governor’s remarks,” Col. Kelly said. Right now, a large algae bloom is covering more than half of Lake Okeechobee. Water experts said that water is heading down the Caloosahatchee. The lake is two feet above where it should be for this time of the year....

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