Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW GulfFour dead after crash in Lehigh Acres
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Four dead after crash in Lehigh Acres According to The Florida Highway Patrol, four people are dead after a crash on Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Four dead after crash in Lehigh Acres According to The Florida Highway Patrol, four people are dead after a crash on Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
Bikes intended as gifts for Toys for Tots. CREDIT: WINK News The true colors of a community are shining bright after a horrible crime over the weekend when thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of toys from the historic Brownville School in DeSoto County. The news of the crime quickly spread across the community, which led to hundreds of comments flooding authorities, all asking how they could help. RELATED: Thieves steal over $2K from Toys for Tots in DeSoto County Thursday, a man heartbroken that hundreds of kids might not get their toys for Christmas wrote a check to cover the entire cost of the stolen toys. A door at the school was broken and propped open. “They actually climbed over all of this to get into the room is what they’ve determined by the direction of footprints and fingerprints,” said Layport. A room full of bikes, gaps where more should be, bags and boxes of toys tampered with. “We had four of these; we now have two,” said Layport. That’s what Layport saw when she walked into the Old Brownville School on Saturday. That’s when she realized not only Toys for Tots, but the kids of DeSoto County had been robbed. “Disbelief, I couldn’t believe that somebody would actually do it,” said Layport. “You hear Toys for Tots? You don’t hear anything like this. You really don’t. You hear? Hey, where can I drop a toy off? You don’t hear somebody’s breaking into their building to take their toys.” The 600 kids who signed up to get presents that collectively cost $2,500 vanished. “I knew that community would come together. They always do,” said Layport. On the sheriff’s Facebook page, people flooded the comments section, all asking where and how they could help. But John Liquor didn’t want the fanfare; he simply wanted to help, so he cut a check covering the cost. “Very overwhelmed; the community is really stepping up. We’ve had two very good donations from last night and this morning,” said Layport. “Amazing phone calls are coming in. The toys will be coming in.” At the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, a box is set up, and Sheriff James F. Potter knows one bad deed does not define a community. “Sometimes something bad happens, but then there’s always, you know, what doors going to be opened up, and there’s somebody there to answer that call,” said Potter. These grinches’ hearts may not have grown two sizes, but the hearts of DeSoto County have.