Lee commissioners contract two companies for flooding mitigation projects

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on August 4, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. – The Lee Board of County Commissioners contracted two companies to work on flooding mitigation projects. The county started to form a 3-phase plan to fix this problem after significant flooding in August 2017 followed by Hurricane Irma that September. The first part of the plan involved the removal of blockages in canals, including several large toppled trees, that could cause further flooding. The second phase included flooding assessments, and the areas were studied to uncover what caused localized flooding. The mitigation is in the third...

New development project could begin in Cape Coral soon

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on August 3, 2021. Posted in Business, Construction, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss the construction of a new parking garage and apartment building at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Formerly dubbed “Project Hoosier,” the potential development in the Downtown redevelopment area is now referred to as “The Cape at 47th.” The mixed-use building would feature 280 apartment units, 18,000 sq/f ground floor commercial space, and a 525 space parking garage. If the project gets the green light, the CRA would contribute $10,350,000 to the construction of the parking garage and on-site utility...

Students in LaBelle get COVID-19 vaccine before returning to school

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 31, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. – Parents are getting their kids ready for the new school year with pencils, a new backpack, and, now, a COVID-19 vaccine. With COVID-19 cases on the rise and the spread of the Delta variant, parents in LaBelle were able to get their kids vaccinated before returning to the classroom. “One of my kids is going to college and plus the new delta [strain] is getting concerning,” Isidra Cardona said. “Schools should take extra precautions. I have a son that has some health issues, he’s 9, and I’m concerned for him.” Parents like Cardona said it was a...

Fort Myers man allegedly broke family pet’s leg with broomstick, claims ‘it’s only a dog’

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 29, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Fort Myers man accused of animal cruelty was arrested after allegedly injuring his family dog, officials said. Jose Hernandez-Rivera, 28, is accused of hitting his family’s dog with a broomstick because he was mad at it for barking, deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. After getting hit, the dog was unable to put weight on her leg because it was broken, deputies said. A witness told deputies that Hernandez-Rivera said: “It’s only a dog.” The dog, named Canela, was taken to Blue Pearl veterinary hospital where she is being...

Cape Coral doctor part of COVID-19 vaccine ‘Disinformation Dozen’

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CAPE CORAL, Fla.– With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increasing, health professionals want to make sure people are educated about the safety of vaccines instead of misinformation. The New York Times recently published an article showing nearly two-thirds of all vaccine disinformation comes from 12 people. A study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate calls them the Disinformation Dozen. At the top of the list is Cape Coral-based Dr. Joseph Mercola. Mercola is active on social media and posting blog posts on his website, where some of his articles tout...

Stabbing suspect arrested in North Fort Myers

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.– Lee County deputies arrested a man in connection to a stabbing that took place Saturday night in North Fort Myers. Ryan Armstrong, 28, is facing charges of aggravated battery, fleeing from law enforcement, and vehicle theft. Deputies tracked Armstrong using K-9 units near the intersection of Coon Road and Donald Road. Officials said the incident took place near where Armstrong was found. No further information is available at this time. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information once it is released The post Stabbing suspect arrested...

Man leads Collier deputies on highspeed chase through Naples

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 23, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NAPLES, Fla. — The driver of a black Toyota sedan hit the gas on Golden Gate Parkway instead of pulling over when Collier County deputies tried to pull him over. Part of the chase was caught on camera. “It seems like there’s a hot pursuit,” said Alexander Castrillo, a Naples resident, who was watching the video for the first time. The chase started out in, of all places, morning rush hour traffic in Naples. Deputies spotted the vehicle on Golden Gate Parkway near Livingston Road. They said 22-year-old Karusse Santaella-Blanco was driving erratically and cutting people...

Lee County Schools to hire 100+ drivers

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 21, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.– The Lee County School District says it needs to hire over 100 bus drivers for the upcoming school year. Officials say they’re struggling to find safe drivers with nearly 700 bus routes to staff. “We are in desperate need. We are about 108 drivers short right now and that’s the number I would feel comfortable with getting things done,” said Roger Lloyd, LCSD Director of Transportation. Lloyd explains without more drivers buses will run late, plus students will sit longer while they wait. “That’s the big thing. We definitely do not want kids...

Lee Clerk’s office to open Saturday, Aug. 7 for passport services

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 20, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County Clerk of Court Linda Doggett announced her office will open on Saturday, Aug. 7 to help travelers apply for passports. Customers can visit the Clerk’s Recording Department from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for assistance. The office is located at 2115 Second Street, 2nd floor, in downtown Fort Myers. Appointments are required. Click here to make an appointment. Please download and complete the passport application before going to the Clerk’s office. Forms must be completed in black ink. Two forms of payment are also required, including at least one check...

Forecast: Warm, muggy, & dry tonight

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 18, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Any showers and storms will wrap up after dark before we repeat the pattern again on Monday. An east wind, thanks to a persistent Bermuda high, will keep showers and storms focused at the coast for the start of the week. Slightly weaker east flow will allow the sea breeze to develop during the afternoon Monday, possibly lending to more storms at the immediate coast. Either way, no sensible changes are expected in the pattern through Thursday. By late week models hint at some drier air working over the state again which may briefly lower rain chances for Friday into next weekend. The...

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