Car fire stops traffic in Naples

NAPLES, Fla.- Roadways are opening back up after a car went up in flames near Airport Road and the Golden Gate Parkway underpass.

The Greater Naples Fire Department tells WINK News a man driving a Mazda CX-7 smelled gas coming from his vehicle, heard a noise and pulled over.

Shortly after, the car went up in flames.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported.

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The Fort Myers Police Department is currently investigating a death that occurred on Winkler Avenue and Broadway Plaza, early Monday.

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m., Monday advisory, Tropical Storm Philippe is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph.

The annual Island Hopper singer-songwriter festival is wrapping up its final event in Fort Myers Beach.

A funnel cloud was spotted above Fort Myers Beach. According to WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, rotation was graphed.

A car crash on Lee Boulevard has blocked the Westbound lane. The crash occurred between a vehicle and a motorcycle.

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