Streaming Live: Lee County holding news conference on Milton responseStreaming Now: FEMA holding news conference in Punta Gorda
Streaming Live: Lee County holding news conference on Milton response Lee County is holding a news conference regarding an update to the Hurricane Milton response.
PUNTA GORDA Streaming Now: FEMA holding news conference in Punta Gorda The Federal Emergency Government Agency (FEMA) administrative director is holding a news conference regarding an update on the response to Hurricane Milton in Punta Gorda.
Several stores reopen on Pine Island The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire District announced several stores have reopened Friday on the island.
FORT MYERS Edison and Ford Estates: Cleaning up debris, re-opening soon The Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will remain closed Friday, Oct. 11 due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton, including area power outages.
County by County: How to separate hurricane-related debris before pick up in SWFL Counties around Southwest Florida are reminding residents of the proper way to separate debris 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 deputies 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.
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 […]
Streaming Live: Lee County holding news conference on Milton response Lee County is holding a news conference regarding an update to the Hurricane Milton response.
PUNTA GORDA Streaming Now: FEMA holding news conference in Punta Gorda The Federal Emergency Government Agency (FEMA) administrative director is holding a news conference regarding an update on the response to Hurricane Milton in Punta Gorda.
Several stores reopen on Pine Island The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire District announced several stores have reopened Friday on the island.
FORT MYERS Edison and Ford Estates: Cleaning up debris, re-opening soon The Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will remain closed Friday, Oct. 11 due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton, including area power outages.
County by County: How to separate hurricane-related debris before pick up in SWFL Counties around Southwest Florida are reminding residents of the proper way to separate debris 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 deputies 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.
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 […]
MGN Temperatures are starting to drop, and many organizations in Southwest Florida are helping those who may need a place to stay to avoid being stuck out in the cold. LEE COUNTY Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Lee County will be mobilizing its Cold Weather Street Outreach Team and will have staff and volunteers stationed at the following designated areas with coffee to assist in transporting people to shelter due to the cold weather: Lions Park – 2550 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Fort Myers Regional Library – 2450 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Rosa Parks Bus Terminal – 2250 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL 33919 Edison Mall Bus Terminal – 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Cape Coral Transfer Center – Cape Coral, FL 33904 Vacant Shopping Plaza at 41 and Hancock Bridge Fort Myers Beach Transfer Station Schandler Hall – 419 Florence Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 From there, crews will help people find shelter. Donations of blankets, socks, gloves, mittens, scarves and hand warmers are also needed. Drop off donations at any of these locations: Fort Myers Police Department – 2210 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL 33901 24/7 donations Estero Park & Recreation Center – 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928 Mon – Thurs: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat and Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Fort Myers Park & Recreation Center – 2000 N Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 Mon – Thurs: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat and Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Veterans Park Recreation Center – 55 Homestead Rd S, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 Mon – Thurs: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat and Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Wa-Ke-Hatchee Recreation Center – 16760 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Mon – Thurs: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat and Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will be distributing these items Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. at or near LeeTran bus stops. HENDRY COUNTY The United Way House at 133 N. Bridge St. in LaBelle is offering shelter Tuesday night, but visitors must be in by midnight. CHARLOTTE COUNTY The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, 1476 Kenesaw St. in Port Charlotte, will be providing shelter. It will be accepting overnight guests between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday. The American Red Cross will be supporting the shelter with cots. COLLIER COUNTY St. Matthew’s House will have its two shelters open Tuesday night at the Campbell Lodge at 2001 Airport Rd. S., in Naples, and the Immokalee Friendship House at 602 W. Main St. Because of social distancing, the Campbell Lodge Shelter will only be able to accept eight to 10 men and three to five women (genders housed separately). Each will be given a cot and a blanket as well as some snacks, if available. Check-in starts at 8 p.m. The Immokalee Friendship House shelter will accept up to a combination of six men and women because of social distancing. They’ll also get a cot and blanket as well as snacks and breakfast. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.