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Fort Myers Beach couple suffers burglary days after Hurricane Ian Anniversary
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — A Fort Myers Beach couple is pleading for a thief to return their family heirlooms and a piece of their heritage. Two days after the Anniversary of Hurricane Ian’s landfall, Paolo and Maria Serafini say someone broke into their home on Widgeon Terrace.
Shooting outside Tampa nightclub leaves two dead and 18 injured
A fight between two groups turned deadly when a shooting in Tampa during Halloween festivities resulted in two deaths and 18 people hospitalized early Sunday morning. Police say one suspect is in custody, and at least one more is being sought. At least two shooters opened fire just before 3...
Man arrested after shooting outside Tampa nightclub leaves two dead and over a dozen injured
A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in a shooting on a crowded street in Tampa, Florida, early Sunday morning, leaving two people dead and 16 others injured, authorities said. The shooting started after a dispute between two groups broke out as hundreds of people were...
Fort Myers nonprofit proposes transformation of Lee County Civic Center into multi-use amphitheater
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Fort Myers-based nonprofit organization is looking to change the Lee County Civic Center in North Fort Myers. The Charity Pros says it seeks to build a multi-use charitable amphitheater at the current site of the Lee County Civic Center. The Charity Pros Vice President...
Next named storm likely to form in western Atlantic today
The NBC2 First Alert Hurricane Team is monitoring an area of interest a couple of hundred miles east of the Bahamas. Chances for development are high, and a short-lived tropical depression or storm may form today. An Air Force reconnaissance aircraft will investigate this region today. The next name on the list is Vince.
Sunday Forecast: Mostly sunny with calmer conditions
This morning is staying dry with calm winds and temperatures in the 60s. High pressure is in control of the forecast today, so expect sunny, dry weather. Over the next few days, mostly dry and warm conditions will prevail for southwest Florida. While record heat isn’t expected for Halloween, temperatures will still be toasty in the upper 80s with slightly muggy weather. For trick-or-treating, a stray shower is possible with temperatures dipping into the 70s.
Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ actor, dies of apparent drowning at 54
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Perry died Saturday of an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades home, a representative for the actor and a law enforcement source say. A 911 call came in at 4:07 p.m. local time and was treated as a water rescue, according to a law enforcement source.
Lee County K-9 deputy vehicle involved in crash
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Two vehicles, including a Lee County K-9 deputy vehicle, collided Friday near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and I-75 southbound. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), an LCSO K-9 handler suffered minor injuries, and the canine was not injured. As for...
Former Vice President Mike Pence ends campaign for the White House after struggling to gain traction
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls. “After much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for...
Monitoring two potential areas of development as Tammy drifts out further into the Atlantic
The NBC2 First Alert Hurricane Team is monitoring three areas in the tropics as we move into the final days of October. One is Tammy, another is a broad area of low pressure in the Caribbean, and the new area is in the Atlantic near the Dominican Republic. The main...
Motorcyclist dies after crashing on I-75
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An 18-year-old man died after crashing on I-75 Saturday morning. The crash happened past 2 a.m. on Palm Beach Boulevard (SR.80). According to Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was driving on the outside lane of State Road 80, approaching the northbound exit of I-75 when he failed to stop at the red light.
Forecast: Rain chances remain slim through weekend
An area of high pressure remains along the east coast and continues to keep the region quiet and dry. This area of high pressure has placed a tight pressure gradient force over the area over the last couple of days, hence the breezy winds. Those wind speeds have weakened some compared to a couple of days ago. This is happening as the high drifts further south and the gradient weakens.
Airbnb using AI to crack down on Halloween party rentals in SWFL
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — It’s no secret that Halloween is a big party weekend. That’s why Airbnb is using artificial intelligence to restrict rentals that raise the red flag for unauthorized parties in someone else’s home. While hosting a party at your home, using someone else’s...
Thieves swipe boat GPS screens worth thousands from dealership in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — GPS screens were stolen off multiple boats at Sportboats Marine near Fort Myers Beach. Two were valued at over $12,000 from one boat, another two cost over $6,000 each from another boat and over $12,000 more from a third boat. Gary Foco with Moss Marina...
How artificial intelligence is monitoring employee performance in the workplace
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Artificial intelligence has been around for years, but the technology is being used in new ways, including to monitor your performance on the job. It may sound like something out of a movie, but that’s exactly what happened to employees at Amazon. Florida Gulf Coast University professor Chrisann Ruehle said the software’s criteria was simple.
Suspect in Maine shooting rampage found dead
(CNN) — Lewiston shooting suspect Robert Card was found dead Friday evening, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, near the Androscoggin River in the Maine community of Lisbon Falls, state Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck told reporters. Card, accused of killing 18 people and injuring 13 others Wednesday at...
Naples officiating crews partner with STARability to train people with special needs
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — There are few things Parker Seward looks forward to more than Thursday night high school football.’. “This is my favorite thing to do,” Parker said while looking out on the field at Lely High School in Naples. But Parker, who has Down Syndrome, is...
University of Florida FAWN program enhancing weather data for Florida farmers
Farming is a multi-billion dollar industry in the Sunshine State, with over 47,000 farms state-wide. A University of Florida (UF) program is working to improve its “Florida Automated Weather Network” – or FAWN for short. From citrus and strawberries to sweet corn and watermelon, they all have...
Drunk driver nearly runs officer over during high-speed chase in downtown Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — Naples Police are searching for a Hispanic male after a drunken fight escalated into a slew of other crimes Thursday night. According to police reports, officers responded to a battery near Del Mar restaurant on 5th Ave South around 11:30 pm. Both involved were visibly intoxicated...
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