Sunshine, isolated showers, and warm temperatures in store for SundayManasota Key business reacts to partial reopening after Hurricane Milton
the weather authority Sunshine, isolated showers, and warm temperatures in store for Sunday The Weather Authority predicts that we will start the day with temperatures in the 70s and top out in the mid-to upper 80s.
Manasota Key business reacts to partial reopening after Hurricane Milton Charlotte County reopened the north end of Manasota Key on Saturday at 4 p.m. following safety concerns caused by Hurricane Milton.
LCEC to stage outreach tent in Sanibel LCEC announced that they will stage an outreach tent at 1700 Periwinkle Way on Monday, October 14.
Fort Myers Beach works to recover from Hurricane Milton For the first time since Hurricane Milton ravaged the area, Fort Myers Beach officially reopened to the public Saturday morning.
North end of Manasota Key open to residents and businesses According to Charlotte County, the north end of Manasota Key opened to residents and businesses at 4 p.m on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Harry Chapin Food Bank holds emergency food distributions after Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many Southwest Florida residents are facing increased hardship, including food insecurity.
Charlotte County to hold news conference regarding Milton Charlotte County is set to hold a news conference to provide an update on its response to Hurricane Milton.
President Biden approves federal aid for Florida after Hurricane Milton President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
ENGLEWOOD Hurricane Milton survivors face delays as FEMA aid remains unavailable In the wake of Hurricane Milton, many Floridians are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives, but financial assistance from the government is in short supply.
FORT MYERS Debris drop-off sites in Lee County In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Lee County officials have announced the planned opening of multiple public debris drop-off sites to aid residents in managing storm damage.
The weather authority A drier start to the weekend with a few showers expected The Weather Authority says we are starting out the day with temperatures feeling rather pleasant in the low 70s under partly cloudy skies.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL/CAPTIVA Recovery efforts on Sanibel and Captiva after Milton Crews have opened the Sanibel causeway to everyone, even those without a hurricane re-entry pass, but the city asks that people avoid the island unless they live there or need to travel there for business.
CAPE CORAL Boat pulled away by storm surge lands in Cape Coral backyard A boat built by a father and son smashed into pieces after Hurricane Milton. Not only did the boat wash onto shore, but it washed into the seawall of someone’s home on McGregor Boulevard.
MANASOTA KEY Residents hope to return home to Manasota Key Life will never be the same for people living on Manasota Key. Right now, only emergency services and county officials are allowed on the island.
the weather authority Sunshine, isolated showers, and warm temperatures in store for Sunday The Weather Authority predicts that we will start the day with temperatures in the 70s and top out in the mid-to upper 80s.
Manasota Key business reacts to partial reopening after Hurricane Milton Charlotte County reopened the north end of Manasota Key on Saturday at 4 p.m. following safety concerns caused by Hurricane Milton.
LCEC to stage outreach tent in Sanibel LCEC announced that they will stage an outreach tent at 1700 Periwinkle Way on Monday, October 14.
Fort Myers Beach works to recover from Hurricane Milton For the first time since Hurricane Milton ravaged the area, Fort Myers Beach officially reopened to the public Saturday morning.
North end of Manasota Key open to residents and businesses According to Charlotte County, the north end of Manasota Key opened to residents and businesses at 4 p.m on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Harry Chapin Food Bank holds emergency food distributions after Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many Southwest Florida residents are facing increased hardship, including food insecurity.
Charlotte County to hold news conference regarding Milton Charlotte County is set to hold a news conference to provide an update on its response to Hurricane Milton.
President Biden approves federal aid for Florida after Hurricane Milton President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
ENGLEWOOD Hurricane Milton survivors face delays as FEMA aid remains unavailable In the wake of Hurricane Milton, many Floridians are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives, but financial assistance from the government is in short supply.
FORT MYERS Debris drop-off sites in Lee County In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Lee County officials have announced the planned opening of multiple public debris drop-off sites to aid residents in managing storm damage.
The weather authority A drier start to the weekend with a few showers expected The Weather Authority says we are starting out the day with temperatures feeling rather pleasant in the low 70s under partly cloudy skies.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL/CAPTIVA Recovery efforts on Sanibel and Captiva after Milton Crews have opened the Sanibel causeway to everyone, even those without a hurricane re-entry pass, but the city asks that people avoid the island unless they live there or need to travel there for business.
CAPE CORAL Boat pulled away by storm surge lands in Cape Coral backyard A boat built by a father and son smashed into pieces after Hurricane Milton. Not only did the boat wash onto shore, but it washed into the seawall of someone’s home on McGregor Boulevard.
MANASOTA KEY Residents hope to return home to Manasota Key Life will never be the same for people living on Manasota Key. Right now, only emergency services and county officials are allowed on the island.
Credit: WINK News As of Monday, every adult in Florida is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. With the eligibility pool itself expanding, will demand be expanding as well? Based on the calls, emails, and messages on social media that WINK News is still receiving, there are still seniors who want to get the vaccine. More than 75% of Floridians aged 65 and older have already received at least one shot, compared to just 22% of those aged 16-64. Clearly, there are still many people who need vaccines, but here are many appointments available. An afternoon out on the town was once unthinkable during the pandemic but now it is possible. Jeff and Sue Bibby got their first doses of the vaccine in March. “It seemed that the process had changed; we expected a longer wait than what we had. It went very smoothly,” said Sue. They say their experience was much smoother than the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Those who were signing up for vaccine appointment times in December and January experienced liens at walk-up sites stretching for miles, and online appointments were disappearing in minutes. Dr. Rebekah Bernard is a primary care physician in Fort Myers. “It’s so much better now, [than] in the beginning,” Dr. Bernard said. She says that even though the vaccine eligibility pool has expanded and is so large now, her patients are finding appointments so more easily. “It’s multifactorial,” she said. Dr. Bernard points to a massive increase in vaccine supply. Nationwide, a record 4 million people got vaccinated on Saturday alone. There are also those who are eligible but do not want a shot or two. Daniel Endrizal lives in Lee County. “I’m not doing the shots; it’s too early,” Endrizal said. “And we’re seeing a lot more providers offering the vaccine in the beginning. It was just the health department, and they were stretched really thin,” said Dr. Bernard. Jeff got his vaccine through the state pre-registration site, but his wife got hers through her physician’s group. “It went very smoothly. I signed up got an appointment maybe two weeks later. It went very smoothly,” Jeff said. Dr. Bernard stressed that this is not easy for everyone, as many still know. We have created a poll for you to fill out about your triumphs or struggles with the vaccine. And if you’re the parent of a 16 or 17-year-old, are you finding appointment availability for your teen? And if you’re looking for vaccine appointments near you, you can check this website.