FGCU senior to represent team at NCAA golf tournament

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — For the first time in six years, the FGCU golf team will have a representative at an NCAA tournament. The hot streak started at the Old Corkscrew Golf Course and the Eagle’s one and only home tournament this season. The momentum carried over to the ASUN Championship Georgia. Most golf shots are close to impossible to predict, but for FGCU senior Van Holmgren — his match sealing putt was seen a mile away. “I was standing by my assistant coach at the time. I looked at Austin and I said ‘he’s going to make this’ and Austin said ‘of course,” FGCU head...

Firefighters extinguish Lehigh Acres car fire

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Rescue crews were able to put out a fire that overtook a car in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday morning. Firefighters with Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue arrived at the scene on 50th Street North and saw a car fully involved with fire quickly spreading to the surrounding grass. Quick work by Engine 102 helped prevent the fire from getting out of control. The fire melted the tires off the car, which looks to be a total loss. No injuries were reported. It’s not known what caused the vehicle to catch fire. The post Firefighters extinguish Lehigh Acres car fire appeared first...

Traffic Alerts: May 11

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

6:43 AM Drivers in the north and southbound lanes of US 41 should expect delays near Gladiolus Drive due to a crash. Heavy delays were reported in the southbound lanes of US 41. The post Traffic Alerts: May 11 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

Forecast: Hot, humid, with inland storms

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

Not much has changed with the forecast over the last few days as we are starting our transition into rainy season. We’re not into full rainy season just yet, but this transition means our temperatures continue to climb into the low 90s nearly every afternoon, with isolated to scattered storms developing on the seabreeze by lunchtime. Today the seabreeze will set up just east of I-75, so expect a few isolated storms focused along and east of I-75, much like yesterday. This pattern will not break down until the end of the week as a cold front approaches. This cold front will...

Armed Naples beach bandit still at large

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

NAPLES, Fla.– An armed robber is still on the run in Naples. The Naples Police Department said the suspect beat somebody with a club that had nails sticking out of it. The beach bandit stole the backpack off a young man on the sand near Naples Pier. The victim and his brother chased the thief. While trying to get away, the stealer swung the club, hitting the victim’s brother in the knee. The strike resulted in a half-inch puncture wound, according to Naples Police. “It’s kinda scary to think about,” said Danill Shapovalov of Fort Lauderdale. “I would probably never come to...

Punta Gorda doorbell camera captures meteor

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.– A Punta Gorda man received an early morning surprise when he checked his doorbell security camera on Sunday. Jason Warner was at work when his phone went off, alerting him his camera picked up motion. “I looked at it and didn’t know what it was,” said Warner. The video shows a meteor streaking down from the sky before ducking out of the camera’s range. This is one of numerous videos of meteors captured on camera in Southwest Florida since at least April 12th. Heather Preston, the Director of the Planetarium at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium,...

Fort Myers Beach creeper caught taking pictures of women in viral TikTok

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.– A man was caught snapping pictures of women on Fort Myers Beach over the weekend in a video posted to TikTok. The video now has two-million views. Although the mans actions make a lot of people feel uncomfortable, it’s not illegal in a public area like Fort Myers Beach. In the video, you can hear the woman ask the man to show her his camera roll. She then tells him to delete the photos he took of her and several other photos he took of women out on the beach. The post Fort Myers Beach creeper caught taking pictures of women in viral TikTok appeared first...

One injured in Lehigh Acres crash

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.– The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a crash at Abrams and Lee Boulevard. One person was injured in the crash. According to officials, the incident could be a possible hit and run. Use caution in the area. No further information was immediately available at this time. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest info once it is released. The post One injured in Lehigh Acres crash appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

Two hawk nestlings receive treatment after they were found in a parking lot

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA, Fla.– Two red-shouldered hawk nestlings were found in a parking lot before being taken to a clinic to be treated. CROW veterinarians said said the babies were healthy besides being underweight. Officials said it is likely their home was destroyed. They will recover at CROW until they are back to a healthy weight. Then, staff will re-nest them or find them a foster parent. Feel better, little nestlings! The post Two hawk nestlings receive treatment after they were found in a parking lot appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

From Fort Myers to Virginia, man’s sunset pics bring cancer patient comfort

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– Lynn Johnston got the news shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began – she had cancer. For much of the past year she has gone to doctors appointments and chemotherapy treatments. Waiting for her after some of the toughest days were text messages from her brother-in-law, John, who lives in Fort Myers. Each message had a picture of a sunset and an uplifting message. “Another day of battling,” John wrote in one text. “You’re going to do it.” Those messages, accompanied by a majestic Southwest Florida...

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