FORT MYERS, Fla. — Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a car that crashed into the front of a home on New York Avenue in Fort Myers late Thursday night. Multiple LCSO cruisers were seen at the location where a white sedan flipped and hit a home and at least one other vehicle. NBC2 crews saw a damaged LCSO K9 cruiser at the scene. It’s not known if the damage was caused in the crash. Tow truck drivers arrived to the scene just before 2 a.m. to remove the flipped sedan. Additional information about the crash is not known. Count on NBC2 to...
We kick off our Friday with lots of clouds hanging over Southwest Florida thanks to a weak front pushing south of our area. Expect mostly cloudy weather through the morning, but it’s also going to feel a bit cooler and less humid in the wake of the front that’s moved through overnight. The front won’t be strong enough to impact our daytime temperatures, so plan on another warm day with highs on track to reach 90 degrees. We’ll still have enough moisture around today to support some areas of afternoon rain, particularly south across Collier...
NAPLES, Fla.– Collier County deputies responded to a medical call in Golden Gate on Thursday night. Law enforcement arrived to the 2600 block of 52nd Terrace Southwest where there was a medical emergency involving a juvenile. The child was transported to NCH where they were revived. According to officials, the child was then transported to Golisano Children’s Hospital for further treatment. No other information was immediately available at this time. However, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest...
FRYEBURG, Maine (AP)– A former police officer managed to get out of a meeting but it cost him his job. As reported by the AP, a law enforcement oversight board made the choice to revoke Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin’s license after it was discovered that he faked a suspicious person report so he could get out of a meeting. This incident took place in February of 2020. According to officials, Potvin’s phony report was born from a multi-step plan. He texted one of his officers, asking her to call him out of the meeting. He then took his cruiser and drove to the...
CHICAGO — Just like the old saying goes, this cat must have nine lives. The Chicago Fire Department posted a video of cat leaping from a burning building on Twitter, Thursday afternoon.
Nine lives for a cat that jumped from fire at 65th and Lowe. Cat hit grass bounced and walked away! pic.twitter.com/LRBsjMta2Z— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 13, 2021
The feline lands on the nearby grass before continuing on its way. The fire was on the 5th floor of a multistory building. Fire crews were able to contain the flames, according to their social media.
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CLEWISTON, Fla. – One person died in a crash involving a semi-truck in Clewiston on Thursday. The crash involving a car and the semi happened on Flaghole Road and US 27, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers are reporting that there was a complete roadblock on Flaghole Road. The crash is under investigation, FHP said.
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***WARNING – GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW*** LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Two dogs were found in Lee County home with multiple open wounds and tumors that were surrounded by flies on Monday. A Lee County Sheriff’s Office detective responded to the home on Sweetwater Court about a domestic dispute. A man, who was given custody of the two dogs Rita and Gessel in a divorce, was collecting belongings and a Tesla from the home. The man refused the take the dogs and left the home, according to LCSO. The detective found both dogs on the porch, and the dog Rita had a large mass and open wound on its...
FLORIDA– A Florida fossil hunter found a set of Dire Wolf teeth (no, not the animal featured on Game of Thrones). Believe it or not, 12-thousand-years ago, the distant cousin to modern canines used to call Florida home. When first meeting amateur fossil hunter Michael Stab, it’s obvious his hobby is more like a passion. Inside his home, he has display cases filled with his finds. He has collected treasures ranging from Mammoth tusks to Megalodon teeth. “It’s pretty endless what you can find in this area,” He said. Still, he was...
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – Amy Button is a dreamer. “I believe when you dream big and have dreams big enough to scare you then you’re probably in the right place,” said Amy. While her passion lies in bridal hair design, she aimed for an even bigger goal last year, opening a new salon in Naples, La Sabrina Hair Design. They officially opened their doors the same month the coronavirus pandemic shut down the country. “I felt like I was running this race and finally saw the finish line,” explained Amy. “And then it was...
FORT MYERS, Fla.– Algae is covering water from Lake Okechobee down to Fort Myers. Right now, more than half of Lake Okeechobee is covered by algal blooms. Captains For Clean Water co-founder Chris Wittman said it’s too late to make a big change for our summer. He hopes we do not experience heavy rain before June. “Water quality is the most important issue that affects our community and our economy,” Wittman said. “If we have a very wet summer, it’s going to be bad news for our communities.” Captains for Clean Water is calling on the Army...