Faceless group of hackers responsible for Colonial Pipeline shutdown

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A faceless group of hackers are responsible for the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, a major gas artery for most of the east coast but not Florida. The hackers conducted what’s known as a ransomware attack. Once they gain access to your system their goal is to take control. A cyber attack like this could happen anywhere including your place of work or at your child’s school. Once in the brain of the computer, a hacker can take control of the entire nervous system and can use any artery to start the shutdown. The FBI said that’s exactly...

Local teens begin getting Pfizer vaccine after FDA authorization

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

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Teenagers began getting the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday after the recent FDA authorization that allows people aged 12-15 to get the Pfizer vaccine. Many said they were excited to be protected and said it would make them feel safer going to school and hanging out with friends. Over the last two months, the medical experts said there has been an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations among 12 to 17 year olds. “I just wanted to get my COVID vaccine the moment I could, so I was excited when they released it for my age group,” said Daniel Cho, a...

SWFL nurse heading to India to help fight COVID-19 crisis

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

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Millions of people are suffering in India, with high COVID-19 case numbers and low levels of medical supplies. A Southwest Florida nurse is doing her part to help. Sonal Payne will travel with dozens of nurses to the country’s capital for a month-long trip. She was born and raised in India, and pursued her nursing career after moving to the United States. Payne said updates from her family and friends living in India have gotten worse over time. “Talking to my friends who are very well-affiliated and have a lot of money and everything,”...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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