Blue-green algae toxins detected at Franklin Lock on Caloosahatchee

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

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Blue-green algae toxins have been detected near Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County. The Florida Department of Health in Lee County said they have issued a health alert for the ramp. When blue-green toxins are detected, health officials do recommend that people avoid contact with the water. Blue-green algae can cause gastrointestinal effects if swallowed, according to FDOH officials. Children and pets are especially vulnerable, so local health officials said you should keep them away form the water during the bloom. Anyone wanting to report a...

Cape Coral police search for burglar caught on camera

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

CAPE CORAL, Fla.– Cape Coral police are asking for assistance in identifying a burglar. A man caught on security camera tried to break into a business after hours. If you have information, you can call Cape Coral PD at (239) 574-3223. The post Cape Coral police search for burglar caught on camera appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Thursday, May 13

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

Data per the Florida Department of Health as of Thursday, May 13. Additional case data compares to the previous update. TOTAL CASES IN FLORIDA: 2,282,613 (+4,064)TOTAL DEATHS IN FLORIDA: 36,648 (+50)TOTAL IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: 131,179 (+ 301) LEE COUNTY – 71,731 (+189) | 981 (+2)COLLIER COUNTY – 36,306 (+69) | 538 (+3)CHARLOTTE COUNTY –13,049 (+25) | 425 (+0)HENDRY COUNTY – 4,770 (+12) | 83 (+0)DESOTO COUNTY – 4,360 (+3) | 93 (+0)GLADES COUNTY – 963 (+3) | 19 (+0) The post Southwest Florida coronavirus case totals for Thursday, May 13 appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers

FORECAST: Clouds linger tonight

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

A nearly stationary front over the Gulf will keep clouds overhead tonight with a few showers possible before it clears on Friday morning. Don’t expect any changes with this front as the air mass behind it has been significantly modified. A modest drop in humidity can be expected for the weekend before a shot of drier air arrives on Sunday. Friday and Saturday will be muggy, but not brutally humid, with highs in the low 90s. An isolated shower for the entire area can’t be ruled out, but overall rain chances should be low. A backdoor cold front will push through on Saturday night...

‘Friends: The Reunion’ drops first teaser trailer

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

It’s the one where they get back together! The first trailer for the Friends reunion special has been released. Footage from HBO Max’s long-awaited reunion of the cast of the NBC comedy series, “Friends,” was released on Thursday, along with a premiere date. It's been 17 years, but your Friends are back. Stream the #FriendsReunion on May 27 only on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/NmuXLIx6En— HBO Max (@hbomax) May 13, 2021 The special featuring castmates Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer is scheduled to...

CDC drops mask requirements for fully vaccinated people

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

NBC News – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] announced that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks or socially distance inside or outside in most situations. The update comes more than a year after the CDC issued guidelines recommending that Americans wear a mask to protect against the virus. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the last dose is administered. That gives the immune system enough time to create antibodies to combat the virus. So far, more than 35% of the United States has been fully vaccinated,...

Hummer holding several cans of gas in trunk engulfed in flames

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

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A driver’s car containing several full gas cans inside was destroyed after it caught fire on Wednesday in Citrus County. Citrus County Fire Rescue received the call about the car fire at 10:52 a.m. in Homosassa. The driver of the 2004 Hummer H2 had just filled up four, five-gallon containers of gas at the gas station and placed them in the back of the car before it burst into flames. Fire crews said there was one injury but the person refused to be taken to the hospital against medical advice. The Florida State Fire Marshal investigated the incident and the...

WATCH: Hundreds of cownose rays migrate near Captiva beach

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

CAPTIVA, Fla. – Around this time every year, cownose rays migrate between the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan by the hundreds or thousands in groups known as ‘fevers.’ YOLO Watersports caught the natural phenomenon on camera on Wednesday afternoon near the Mucky Duck on Captiva. WATCH: The video captures hundreds of cownose rays as they gracefully glide by the shore. Cownose rays can have a wingspan of up to 3 feet and usually present little danger to humans apart from their defensive venomous barb, according to FWC. The post WATCH: Hundreds of cownose rays migrate near...

Paralyzed woman rescued from fire that ignited while she was smoking in bed

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

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — A 63-year-old disabled woman made it out alive after her home erupted in flames when her oxygen hose caught fire as she was smoking in bed, officials said. Deputies with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a structure fire in the 800 block of St. Francis Street in Brooksville around 2 a.m. on Thursday. The paralyzed woman and her two dogs were trapped inside, deputies said. The woman told 911 dispatchers that her oxygen hose caught on fire while she was smoking in her bed and her bedroom caught on fire as a result, deputies said....

Softball player “embarrassed and disrespected” after umpires ask her to cut braids off

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

DURHAM, N.C. / CNN — A North Carolina high school student-athlete is demanding an end to hair discrimination after she said she was forced to cut her hair during a game. On April 19, sophomore Nicole Pyles was playing a game of softball at Hillside High School. “The umps came up to my coach asking about my beads. I was just like, well, it’s fine. I’ll tuck them and put them away,” she said. It was the top of the second inning when she said her team was winning, and the umpire noticed her knotless braids with beads. It’s a style Pyles said she’s worn to other games. “When...

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