Parts of Southwest Florida are starting to experience power outages as the effects of Tropical Storm Nicole are felt.
As of 11 a.m., Florida Power & Light reports:
- Lee County – 380
- Collier County – 220
- Charlotte County – 450
- DeSoto County – 170
- Glades County – 90
As of 11:30 a.m., Lee County Electric Cooperative reports:
- Southwest Cape Coral – 4
- Northeast Cape Coral – 37
- Northwest Cape Coral – 1
- North Fort Myers – 47
- Lehigh Acres – 1
- Pine Island – 4
- Marco Island – 1
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