
FORT MYERS, Fla. Four shelters remain open in Lee County for Tuesday night.
Space is available at the following locations, county spokeswoman Betsy Clayton said.
- Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero
- Alico Arena, Florida Gulf Coast University campus
- North Fort Myers Rec Center, 2000 N. Recreation Way, North Fort Myers
- Dunbar Middle School, 4750 Winkler Ave. Extension, Fort Myers
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