Companies could legally require employees to get vaccinated

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 19, 2021. Posted in Business, Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — More and more people are getting vaccinated from the coronavirus every single day. That means getting life back to normal, and for many, back to work. But can your employer ask if you got your vaccine? Or even more, can your work require you to get a shot? “Yes,” says Attorney Lance Dunford, a partner at the Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey. “The simple answer is yes.” Employers can even go as far as to see your vaccine card, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order against vaccine passports. “What’s on this vaccination card does not give any...

At least one dead in Punta Gorda crash

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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...

Firefighters respond to house fire in Fort Myers

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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...

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

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 17, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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...

Building Community

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 17, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers. No Comments on Building Community

Catalyzing development opportunities and improving the value created for our neighbors and neighborhoods are what builds a strong community. There are new ways to do business to meet the needs of the community and we continue to aspire to build a strong community. City of Fort Myers

Business Retention and Expansion

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 17, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers. No Comments on Business Retention and Expansion

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Crews combat wildfire in Hendry County

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 17, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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

Troopers investigating fatal Alligator Alley crash

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 16, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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...

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

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 16, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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...

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

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 16, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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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