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...

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...

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash in Collier County

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

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.– A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Airport-Pulling Road. The cyclist was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital with serious injuries, according to officials. The crash happened north of Vanderbilt Beach Road. Authorities said southbound lanes are closed at this time, please use caution in the area. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene. No further information was immediately available at this time. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest info once it is released. The post Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash in Collier County...

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

Tiger spotted roaming Houston neighborhood

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

HOUSTON, Texas (NBC News)– The Houston Police Department said a tiger was spotted exploring a Houston neighborhood on Sunday. The big cat was wearing a collar and roaming around outside of a home. The wild incident was caught on camera by an alarmed neighbor. In the video the deputy can be seen pointing a gun at the tiger as the animal slowly walks toward him. Then, an unidentified man is seen luring the tiger back onto his property and into the house. He begged the deputy not to shoot the tiger, as reported by NBC News. The video can be seen HERE. No one was hurt during the...

NBC says it will not air 2022 Golden Globes

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

NEW YORK (AP)– NBC announced on Monday that they will not air the Golden Globes in 2022. The decision comes in response to the criticism of Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) from studios and stars over the lack of diversity. Tom Cruise returned his three Golden Globes due to the growing pressure in Hollywood. The Golden Globes award show is one of the oldest and most-watched in the industry, as reported by the AP. In a statement, NBC said it believes the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — which is facing possible boycotts over the inclusiveness of its membership from...

Lightning strikes road in Walton County causing car crash

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

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.– Walton County Fire crews responded to a crash on Monday morning. Lightning struck the road in front of a car, causing a chunk to blast through the windshield. Two people were transported to be treated for their injuries. Credit: Walton County Fire Rescue The post Lightning strikes road in Walton County causing car 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...

Accused hate group in Ave Maria receives PPP loan

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

AVE MARIA, Fla. (WBBH) — When people think of hate groups in America, the Ku Klux Klan — the white hoods and a burning cross — is often the first thing that comes to mind. While the number of members in the KKK has greatly diminished over several decades, that doesn’t mean there aren’t hate groups left in the United States. Longtime advocacy group the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate across the U.S., identified 838 groups in 2020. The NBC2 Investigators discovered one of the SPLC-accused hate groups is in the quiet, picturesque community of...

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