Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry CountyPrecautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach
HENDRY COUNTY Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry County A man has died after a construction-related accident early this morning at a South Florida Water Management project area in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Accused prowler arrested after deputies find cell phone and ID at Lee County crime scene Deputies have arrested a man after discovering his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene where they responded to calls about a suspicious person.
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
HENDRY COUNTY Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry County A man has died after a construction-related accident early this morning at a South Florida Water Management project area in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Accused prowler arrested after deputies find cell phone and ID at Lee County crime scene Deputies have arrested a man after discovering his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene where they responded to calls about a suspicious person.
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Map of Southwest Florida’s hurricane evacuation zones. Credit: FloridaDisaster.org Update The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is enacting a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for all of Charlotte County, including Punta Gorda. The curfew will be in place until further notice. Violation of the curfew is a misdemeanor, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. “I am enacting this curfew as a means of protecting the people and property of Charlotte County as it pertains to Hurricane Ian. As soon as it is safe to rescind this order, I will do so. Until that time, the only people that should be out on the roadways after hours are essential workers as they strive to assess and provide assistance to those who received damage caused by the storm,” said Sheriff Bill Prummell. Watch WINK News’ Zach Olivieri interview Charlotte County Public Information Officer Brian Gleason below: I just spoke with Brian Gleason, the public information officer with Charlotte County. He provided an update on where things stand right now and what’s next. @winknews #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/EozHwCjk7A — Zach Oliveri (@Zach_Oliveri) September 28, 2022 Earlier Charlotte County is already calling for some to evacuate the area due to Hurricane Ian. Four storm shelters were opened on Tuesday morning for those who can’t evacuate. The evacuations include those living on the barrier islands of Don Pedro Island, Knight Island (Palm Island), Little Gasparilla Island, Gasparilla Island, and Manasota Key, as well as residents in any zone living in mobile homes and trailers. People are advised to stay in a well-constructed home with friends and family members who live outside of evacuation areas or flood zones. Charlotte County gave an update on Hurricane Ian at 3 p.m. Tuesday. You can watch by clicking here or in the player below. MORE: Know your zone Part of the county is now under a hurricane warning. Officials said are now asking residents in red zones, orange zones and mobile homes across the county to evacuate. Map of Southwest Florida’s hurricane evacuation zones. Credit: FloridaDisaster.org Charlotte County’s director of emergency management made it clear the chance always exists for a shift that would prompt more evacuations. Charlotte County opened storm shelters in Port Charlotte at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Charlotte County Emergency Management emphasizes that shelters are refuges of last resort if you have no place to go. Uber says that if you need transportation to a shelter in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee Counties, it will offer a free $30 ride. In the “Payment” section of the Uber app, enter code IANRELIEF for a trip to any of the shelters listed on the Florida disasters website. *UPDATE* If you need transportation to a shelter in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee Counties, Uber will offer a free $30 ride. In “Payment” section of Uber app,enter code IANRELIEF for trip to any of the shelters listed athttps://t.co/mVX2fdBNW9 https://t.co/B4O15s8RHh pic.twitter.com/BVFWIJ887s — Javi Correoso (@javicorreoso) September 27, 2022 The following shelter locations are open: Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd. Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St. Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave. Harold Ave. Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. Babcock School Field House, 43301 Cypress Pkwy. If you choose to go to a shelter, you will need to bring supplies for each family member and pet (all Charlotte County shelters are pet friendly): Sleeping bag, sleeping pad and/or blankets and pillow Personal flashlight or headlamps Disinfectant supplies, hand sanitizer, soap, cloth face coverings Toothbrush/toothpaste Soap – you may choose to purchase body wipes for quick wipe-downs instead of soap Feminine hygiene products Cell phones chargers/ backup battery Extra sets of clothes suitable for the season Extra socks and sturdy shoes Food or snacks (72+ hours worth) Books or magazine Prescription medications, eyeglasses Important documents If you will have pets, be sure to bring: Pet care items Pet food and water (at least two weeks’ worth) Proper identification Medical records/microchip info/vaccination papers A carrier or cage Muzzle and leash Water and food bowls Medications Charlotte County officials say the Tom Adams Bridge and South Gulf Cove Lock will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday until after tropical storm force winds subside. According to the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center, the onset of tropical storm winds is now estimated to arrive around 2 a.m. on Wednesday. People going to a shelter are urged to get there as soon as possible. When winds hit tropical storm force, shelter doors will close and no one will be allowed in or out. The Charlotte County Utilities Department is urging low-pressure sewer customers to limit water usage during a power outage. In the event of a power loss, the county says low-pressure sewer pumps will not function. The home’s wastewater will remain onsite within the interceptor tank and cannot enter the central sewer system. The onsite tank has a reserve capacity that will allow for limited water use during the outage. For Hurricane Ian information, call the Charlotte County EOC at (941) 833-4000 As of Monday evening, approximately 40,000 are evacuating the area seen in red on the above map. WINK News spoke with Carrie Cessna, one of those 40,000 people living in an evacuation zone. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.