FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers opens post-storm response hubs City employees and volunteers will be available at these locations to offer information and resources to residents, such as FEMA Individual Assistance.
City of Fort Myers distributing ice at the Skatium The City of Fort Myers staff is distributing ice at the Fort Myers Skatium until 4:00 p.m. Friday for anybody who needs it.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY No casualties found after door-to-door check by Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office following Milton No casualties were discovered following a door-to-door search throughout the barrier islands and other low-lying areas by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
Sanibel opens to contractors; how to get your reentry pass The Sanibel Causeway is now open for contractors to return to Sanibel following Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Peace River Wildlife Center closes indefinitely after back-to-back hurricanes Forces from major Hurricane Milton overwhelmed the Peace River Wildlife Center, leaving the organization uncertain if they will return to Ponce Park.
Tim Aten Knows: Updates on projects planned along Immokalee Road Local developers are still dealing with generalities rather than specifics when it comes to development plans on property recently cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road between Wilson and Randall boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Blind Pass Bridge opens to residents amid cleanup The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning the Blind Pass Bridge is now open but must be crossed using caution due to clean-up crews. The Florida Department of Transportation is currently active in the area, using heavy equipment to move large amounts of sand, so there will be deputies helping direct traffic. Any residents […]
The Naples Zoo: “We are happy to report all animals are safe and secure.” Some good news after Hurricane Milton: the Naples Zoo animals are safe and sound. “Our ride-out team is safe, and we are happy to report that all the animals are safe and secure,” the Naples Zoo said in a Facebook post. “We thank you all for your support and are grateful to our staff who […]
SANIBEL Milton leaves the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation HQ surrounded by water Staff from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation are evaluating their facilities and areas where they operate in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Harry Chapin Food Bank to hold emergency food distributions Harry Chapin Food Bank is holding emergency food distributions on Friday and Saturday following Hurricane Milton. When Milton made landfall Wednesday, communities across Southwest Florida were affected by wind, storm surge, tornadoes and flooding. Now Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties are all seeing the devastation. Luckily, the Harry Chapin Food Bank sustained no […]
NORTH PORT North Port police comb the streets after Milton’s mess The North Port Police Department took to the streets on Thursday to clean up around the city after Hurricane Milton.
The Weather Authority Cooler day with isolated showers The Weather Authority is tracking a cooler Friday ahead, with quick isolated showers expected throughout the afternoon.
RSW to resume flights on Friday Due to Hurricane Milton, Southwest Florida International Airport canceled flights on Wednesday and Thursday.
FORT MYERS Suspect sought, two others arrested in alleged Fort Myers burglary One suspect remains at large after the Fort Myers Police Department confirmed a burglary on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Thursday night.
Gasparilla Island Access shut down to Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County community service facilities after storm Charlotte County Emergency Management announced a few updates on closures on Thursday night after Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers opens post-storm response hubs City employees and volunteers will be available at these locations to offer information and resources to residents, such as FEMA Individual Assistance.
City of Fort Myers distributing ice at the Skatium The City of Fort Myers staff is distributing ice at the Fort Myers Skatium until 4:00 p.m. Friday for anybody who needs it.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY No casualties found after door-to-door check by Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office following Milton No casualties were discovered following a door-to-door search throughout the barrier islands and other low-lying areas by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
Sanibel opens to contractors; how to get your reentry pass The Sanibel Causeway is now open for contractors to return to Sanibel following Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Peace River Wildlife Center closes indefinitely after back-to-back hurricanes Forces from major Hurricane Milton overwhelmed the Peace River Wildlife Center, leaving the organization uncertain if they will return to Ponce Park.
Tim Aten Knows: Updates on projects planned along Immokalee Road Local developers are still dealing with generalities rather than specifics when it comes to development plans on property recently cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road between Wilson and Randall boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Blind Pass Bridge opens to residents amid cleanup The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning the Blind Pass Bridge is now open but must be crossed using caution due to clean-up crews. The Florida Department of Transportation is currently active in the area, using heavy equipment to move large amounts of sand, so there will be deputies helping direct traffic. Any residents […]
The Naples Zoo: “We are happy to report all animals are safe and secure.” Some good news after Hurricane Milton: the Naples Zoo animals are safe and sound. “Our ride-out team is safe, and we are happy to report that all the animals are safe and secure,” the Naples Zoo said in a Facebook post. “We thank you all for your support and are grateful to our staff who […]
SANIBEL Milton leaves the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation HQ surrounded by water Staff from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation are evaluating their facilities and areas where they operate in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Harry Chapin Food Bank to hold emergency food distributions Harry Chapin Food Bank is holding emergency food distributions on Friday and Saturday following Hurricane Milton. When Milton made landfall Wednesday, communities across Southwest Florida were affected by wind, storm surge, tornadoes and flooding. Now Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties are all seeing the devastation. Luckily, the Harry Chapin Food Bank sustained no […]
NORTH PORT North Port police comb the streets after Milton’s mess The North Port Police Department took to the streets on Thursday to clean up around the city after Hurricane Milton.
The Weather Authority Cooler day with isolated showers The Weather Authority is tracking a cooler Friday ahead, with quick isolated showers expected throughout the afternoon.
RSW to resume flights on Friday Due to Hurricane Milton, Southwest Florida International Airport canceled flights on Wednesday and Thursday.
FORT MYERS Suspect sought, two others arrested in alleged Fort Myers burglary One suspect remains at large after the Fort Myers Police Department confirmed a burglary on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Thursday night.
Gasparilla Island Access shut down to Gasparilla Island and Charlotte County community service facilities after storm Charlotte County Emergency Management announced a few updates on closures on Thursday night after Hurricane Milton.
David Treglown Jr. and sister Harper love Halloween and will be going trick-or-treating like usual this year. (Provided by Treglown family) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging parents to skip trick or treating, and instead find other activities, like virtual costume parties. Some say that will take the fun out of Halloween, so they’re not changing anything. Others are planning to take precautions, like Nicole Fiorenti-Katz and her daughter Jocelyn. They love Halloween, but the family will wear their costumes in the safety of their home this year. Fiorenti-Katz and her husband have asthma, putting them in a high-risk category for COVID-19. “I thought about it for a while and I really did want to take her out. With Halloween being on a Saturday, it’s like how dare COVID ruin a Saturday Halloween?” But they’re making the best of it. “We are going to carve pumpkins and we’re going to decorate the house and turn off all the lights and put up a lot of candles and tell spooky stories and roast marshmallows.” Over at the Treglown household, David Jr., Harper and mom Samantha are getting ready for a traditional night of tricking or treating. “They love Halloween. They like, basically once it’s Oct. 1, they’re like OK, when’s Halloween? Let’s count down the days,” Samantha said. She said it’s important to keep things as normal as possible. “We are all outside, the candy’s already prewrapped, you can open it at your own pace and you know, if things don’t feel exactly like safe-ish, we can always just stay around our house.” The City of Naples has a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event, as does Collier County, among its other plans, which include a Halloween party and a candy haunted house event. Collier County Halloween events Halloween Howl Pre-K â 5th Grade Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Cost: $10 Per Child East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Dr. Naples Come enjoy an evening of tricks & treats at the East Naples Community Park. $10 per child, price includes a costume contest, games, crafts, prizes, candy, pizza, and soda. For ages Pre-K – 5th grade. For more information, call 239-252-4414. Candy Haunted House Creations Friday, October 23, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 Per Child Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd. Naples Children will use an assortment of candy, frosting and cookies to design their own haunted candy house! Everything is included to make a yummy work of art! Please pre-register by Oct. 18th. Ages 4-12. For more information, call 239-252-4105 Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $10 Per Child Must pre-register to attend (only 45 tickets available) No Walk-Ins Max Hasse Community Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples This Spooktacular event is to provide some holiday fun for children, as well as give their parents a night out! Parents will drop their children off at 6:00 p.m. and pick them up at 8:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy music, cookie decorating, and a costume contest. All registrants will also get a slice of pizza and a drink. All participants are required to wear a mask and social distance. For more information, call 239-252-4200. Boo-Tacular Drive Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Free North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples Calling All Ghosts & Goblins! This Halloween get ready to experience BOO-TACULAR DRIVE! A drive-thru trick or treat experience where youâll travel in your vehicle along a slow-moving road and enjoy themed scenes of Halloween, lots of candy and vendor-provided goodies. For more information call 239-252-4000. Free for all ages. Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1st St. Immokalee Looking for a place that’s safe and fun on Halloween weekend? Please join us for our first-ever Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru Celebration! Come have fun with your whole family, see some super cool decorated trunks while your kids enjoy candy and treats! Invite your friends and neighbors. This is a FREE event for all ages. Social distancing & COVID-19 guidelines will be practiced and encouraged. Individuals must remain in their vehicles. If you would like to participate, please call 239-252-4449. For more information, contact Collier County Parks & Recreation at 239-252-4000 or visit www.collierparks.com. Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat and Movie Night Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free; $5 per family for movie Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., downtown Naples Anyone can attend the event by driving up to the site, adjacent to the Naples Zoo and Coastland Center Mall, any time during the event. City staff will lead the car through various exhibits decorated by community groups and local businesses. There are spots available for families and groups to set up as a station to pass out candy and treats, registration is required by calling 239-213-3020. Following the event, there will be a Movie Night at 7:15 p.m. on the Fleischmann Park Field. A large inflatable screen and a projector will be showing âHotel Transylvania.â There will be popcorn and Italian ice for sale, patrons may bring their own food. There is a $5 fee per family bubble to attend the movie in our social distance circles.