Waste Pro struggles to hire new workers

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CAPE CORAL, Fla.– With trash still piling up across Cape Coral, Waste Pro gave an update to City Council members on Wednesday about their hiring efforts. Recently, Waste Pro was able to hire one new person but they are still understaffed with seven positions open. Company officials said they are increasing recruiting efforts but are only getting a handful of applications. To attract new employees, Waste Pro said they are offering attractive pay and benefits as well as numerous incentives. Keith Banasiak with Waste Pro said they are paying employees above market value. “It...

One taken to the hospital after Bonita Springs motorcycle crash

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – One person was taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Bonita Springs on Wednesday. The crash happened at 13050 Bonita Beach Road, according to the Bonita Springs Fire Department. The person injured in the crash needed advanced emergency care, so they were taken to the hospital. No other information was immediately available. The post One taken to the hospital after Bonita Springs motorcycle crash appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

Teen finds job that brings her closer to grandparents during pandemic

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

NAPLES, Fla.– A Naples teen has found a job that brings her closer to her grandparents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In September, Ashley Duval started working as a server at the Lakeside Grille located within the Vi at Bentley Village senior living community. Ashley’s grandmother, Cindy, and great-grandmother, Lydia, both live at Bentley Village. “It was definitely difficult not seeing my grandma or great-grandma knowing they are in the area,” Ashley said. “Now that I work here, I get to see them a lot more often.” At the height of...

FGCU professor studies health effects of algal blooms

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Dr. Barry Rosen, a Florida Gulf Coast University professor, is on a mission to learn more about algal bloom impacts on human health. The professor has created a new way to study the toxic water. Inside his lab, he teamed up with Dr. Osman Karatum. The two created a chamber that can create a controlled natural environment. They’re using samples from Lake Okeechobee from last week. They have a tank of air that mimics wind inside. They can control how strong the air blows inside. That can potentially send toxic particles into the air....

New Fort Myers city manager faces racism, discrimination accusations

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers city council approved the new city manager’s contract, but not before addressing accusations of racism and discrimination against the man picked for the job. Members of the Lee County NAACP spoke about the claims during Wednesday’s special meeting. Community members said Marty Lawing has a history of racism and discrimination in his past jobs in North Carolina. In Guilford County, Lawing was sued by a worker who claims she was wrongfully fired because of her race. Before that, he worked as county manager in Brunswick County...

Rinse & repeat: Blue-green algae covers Lake Okeechobee

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake Okeechobee is plagued with blue-green algae, again. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce harmful toxins in our water and along our coastline, killing the animals, fish, and wildlife of Southwest Florida. SOURCE: NOAA Lake Okeechobee is the largest lake in Florida ‘Lake O’ has a surface area of about 730 square miles. New satellite images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), show algal blooms cover about 500 square miles of the lake — quick math — that’s 68.5% of the lake. Remember...

Gateway football laying building blocks for future success

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.– Building a high school football team from the ground up is no easy task. “When we took over this program I think we had three kids that had ever played a snap of football before,” said Cullen O’Brien, the first head coach in the history of Lee County’s newest school, Gateway High School. As daunting as it seems, O’Brien and his Eagles have embraced the challenge. “It’s awesome to just put your stamp on something and just be a part of building a program from the ground up,” said O’Brien. For...

Forecast: Summer-like humidity continues Thursday

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

Another day of heat and humidity is expected before a push of drier air arrives for the weekend. Above normal temperatures in the low 90s will continue with humidity making it feel more like the mid and upper 90s for Thursday. Inland showers and storms are possible for the afternoon as the coast remains mainly dry again. By Thursday night, a weak cold front will approach the area, leading to shower chances for everyone, although coverage looks low. Model data brings this front in a bit earlier than yesterday’s solutions, so there is a possibility that Friday is dry for...

Osprey unable to fly rescued from water by Charlotte County deputy

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A Charlotte County deputy jumped into action to rescue an osprey that seemed to be unable to fly from out of the water on Saturday. According to the sheriff’s office, Cpl. Williams spotted an osprey in the water near marker 11 north of Palm Island. The osprey appeared to be unable to fly, so Cpl. Williams quickly put on his gloves and rescued the bird from the water as it was desperately trying to to grab onto the boat. The osprey was turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to be taken to a treatment facility. The post...

Collier County deputies search for missing teen & one-year-old daughter

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 12, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Collier County deputies are looking for a missing teen and her one-year-old daughter. The 17-year-old, Sarah Joseph, and her one-year-old daughter, Iyana Victor were last seen by family leaving her Golden Gate home on May 4, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives said she ran away and took her daughter with her. CCSO said Joseph is described as five feet seven inches tall and 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call CCSO at (239) 252-9300. The post Collier County deputies search for...

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