Kellie Burns
News Anchor at WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, FL)
I anchor the news at 5:00, 5:30 and 6 for NBC2 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Articles
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1 month ago |
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kellie Burns
IKEA is coming to Lee County, with plans to build a store and file permits soon, signaling growth and investment opportunities for the region. The IKEA effect is considered a significant development, even for those not in the market for furniture. Experts say this move will signal to corporations, banks, manufacturers, and other retailers that Lee County is growing and is a good investment for the future.
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1 month ago |
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kellie Burns
The U.S. is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 25 years, with over 1,000 cases reported nationwide. Florida saw its first case two months ago. However, the spread of the disease remains uncertain due to outdated information from the Florida Department of Health, which has not updated its vaccine-preventable disease website since March. Stephen, a student at Aubrey Rogers High School, has a rare cancer and must visit the school clinic daily for his feeding bag due to his low immune system.
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Feb 24, 2025 |
gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kellie Burns
The Heights Foundation is set to break ground on a new $42 million technical training center in South Fort Myers next month. "When I grow up, I would like to be a book artist, because ever since I started doing drawings, my drawings have been getting better and better," said student David Leon Hernandez. David loves to do things with his hands, whether it's drawing or fixing things. "Well, my dad works in construction. He is really good at his job. He knows how to do everything," David said.
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Jan 20, 2025 |
nbc-2.com | Kellie Burns |Tyler Watkins
One of the most successful wine auctions in the world raised nearly $2.6 million for children's healthcare along the Gulf Coast.Four hundred guests raised their paddles at the Southwest Florida Wine Festival on Saturday at the Hyatt Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs.
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Jan 15, 2025 |
nbc-2.com | Kellie Burns
Two teens from Fort Myers are still recovering in the hospital after narrowly surviving the terror attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.Related video above >> Teens share emotional reunion in New Orleans hospitalElle Eisele and Steele Idelson, both 19, were struck by a truck outside their hotel near Bourbon Street on January 1.
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Irma has made the turn North and is headed our way. Turn on NBC 2 for the new 5:00 track.