What SWFL Is Talking About 6/20

Authorities are looking for who may have locked two pitbulls inside a porta-a-potty at the Shell Factory in North Fort Myers. The dogs were found yesterday morning, one tied up and the other in a harness, Whoever left them there, did leave water. The dogs are now in the custody of Lee County Domestic Animal Services.

Lee County Commissioners just removed a roadblock for companies who do mining work in Lee County. The Commissioners voted 3-1 to remove the “clear necessity” clause, which means that applicants now won’t have to prove there is a need for a mine in a particular area. The measure was approved by the DEP and FWC.

The Marco Island Police Department, which has been rocked by scandal the past few years, now has a new chief. Tracy Frazzano is currently the Deputy Police Chief in Montclair, NJ. Frazzano will start her new duties in late August.

Willie Nelson Says He’s ‘Chief Tester’ at His Marijuana Company

Willie Nelson sat down with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night to talk about his marijuana company, Willie’s Reserve.
The 86-year-old Country icon says he is the “Chief Tester” for the company and has yet to find any that he didn’t like.
In the May issue of Rolling Stone MagazineNelson says marijuana saved his life after smoking and drinking caused him to have pneumonia several times and he even suffered a collapsed lung.
"I said, 'Wait a minute. I ain't getting that high off of Chesterfields.' So I throw out the cigarettes, rolled up 20 joints, stuck it in there. I haven't had a cigarette since," says Willie.

Parents Brawl At Little League Game

We've all encountered parents who get a little too worked up watching their children play sports. But things went to another level during a little league game in Lakewood, Colorado.
During Saturday's game for seven-year-olds, a huge brawl broke out after parents charged the field following a controversial call by the umpire - who was just 13.
Several people were hurt in the fracas, with one person suffering serious injuries. Police have cited four people so far and are reviewing video for more information about the fight.

Amazon Alexa Smart Speakers Could Help Detect Cardiac Arrest

"Alexa, Am I having a heart attack?" It sounds far-fetched to ask a smart speaker that question but soon, those devices could detect cardiac arrest.
New research has found that a smart speaker could detect cardiac arrest while a person is sleeping.
The skill for products like the Amazon Echo or Google Home was developed by researchers at the University of Washington. The speaker detects agonal breathing. It is a gasp of air that someone takes in the midst of cardiac trouble. The device can call for help once the sound is detected.
There's still more testing to be done to make the skill full proof but the technology could eventually save lives.

This Woman’s Name Is Really ‘Marijuana Pepsi’

Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck has spent her entire life embracing her name.
As much as people heckled her she refused to change her name in an effort to prove that overcoming obstacles is possible.
Now you can add doctor to her name because she has earned her PhD in higher education leadership.
She has two sisters-their names are Kimberly and Robin.
She said that her teachers and boss's urged her to get her name legally changed.

Check Your Pool Noodles Because Snakes Could Be Lurking Inside

Summer is here and so are snakes. Authorities are alerting residents about snakes slithering into pool noodles.
Last Summer a family in Arizona had their pool noodles laying against the house and when they went to use them they found baby rattlesnakes inside.
According to a local fire department, “One of the worst things you can do when coming across a rattlesnake is to start panicking. Snakes rely on vibrations in the ground to determine where you are. If you start moving fast and abruptly, you’ll only scare the snake more.”
So for the safety of the snakes and yourself, keep your pool noodles away from bushes and fences or anywhere snakes might get to them.

Marijuana Pepsi Parents Brawl At Little League Game Tracy Frazzano new Marco Island Police Chief Willie Nelson

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