Puppy found safe after being stolen from Fort Myers pet store

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on June 9, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– A puppy that was stolen from a Fort Myers pet store has been found safe, according to law enforcement. Fort Myers police were searching for a man who stole the 9-week-old Shih Tzu. Officers said, “the suspect has been identified and the puppy has been recovered safely.” FMPD confirmed the suspect as 42-year-old William Drumheller of Fort Myers. According to officials, Drumheller walked into the Cleveland Avenue Pet Kingdom on Saturday evening. He then stuffed the puppy under his shirt and walked back out of the store. Drumheller’s close relative tells...

WATCH: Cars driving nose to bumper on Fort Myers highway

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– An interesting tow job caught the attention of drivers on Colonial Boulevard over the weekend. A video taken from a nearby car’s passenger seat shows a the front bumper of a green car connected to the back bumper of a white car, pushing it down the busy boulevard. In the nearly two minute long video, the two cars separate as they near a stop light before connecting to push the car again at the stoplight. While some who travel the busy road daily find the video comical, the Florida Highway Patrol doesn’t. “It’s just a recipe for a problem,”...

Will this pickle-flavored hard seltzer be summer’s hottest drink?

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 16, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

What started as a 2020 April Fool’s joke is becoming a reality, giving the hard seltzer hype a controversial ticket. Drinkware company BrüMate and beverage company Crook & Marker announced they are working together on a pickle-flavored hard seltzer called Afternoon Delight. The company first announced the seltzer on April 1, leaving many pickle fans salty it was only a joke. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bru?Mate® (@bru.mate) While a release date hasn’t been announced yet, the two companies said it will happen this summer. But it’s...

Police officer fired after faking report to get out of a meeting

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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 Fryeburg...

WATCH: Cat jumps from burning building and lands safely

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 14, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

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. The post WATCH: Cat...

Florida fossil hunter finds set of Dire Wolf teeth

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

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 surprised...

Bold bear unfazed after climbing utility poles and sitting on wires

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

DOUGLAS, Ariz. / AP — Residents of an Arizona border city were left in awe after a surprise visit from a bear. The bear appeared on Sunday in downtown Douglas, officials with the Arizona Game & Fish Department said. Bolder than the average bear, it climbed up two utility poles and sat on some wires high above the ground. State wildlife officials, Douglas police, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Border Patrol closed off U.S. Hwy 191 while trying to get the bear to leave. The seemingly unfazed bear eventually climbed down and ran off, sending about two dozen onlookers scattering...

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 first...

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 incident....

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

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