7-year-old dead after crash on Gazelle DriveCharlotte County couple struggling after damage from Milton
NORTH FORT MYERS 7-year-old dead after crash on Gazelle Drive A 7-year-old girl has died after a collision on Gazelle Drive in North Fort Myers.
Charlotte County couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte County couple’s home was damaged by Helene and Hurricane Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL CCFD gives generator safety tips following two house fires Following Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, two house fires in Cape Coral occurred due to improper generator usage.
Sheriff: 39 homes damaged from Milton in Glades County area Hurricane Milton damaged approximately 39 homes in the Twin Palms area in Glades County, according to the Glades County Sheriff’s Office.
ENGLEWOOD Manasota Key closed following Hurricane Milton Due to safety concerns following Hurricane Milton, residents of Manasota Key do not have access to their homes.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
Hurricane Milton destroys Mucky Duck restaurant People across Southwest Florida were picking up the pieces and putting as many as they could back together Oct. 10, the day after Hurricane Milton brushed the region along the coastline before making landfall near Siesta Key and Sarasota at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9.
CAPE CORAL Cape home bursts into flames; fire department unable to respond Hurricane Milton caused significant damage to a Cape Coral home.
Post-Milton recovery efforts, damage assessments begin in Collier County Collier County management began assessing damage Oct. 10 after Hurricane Milton and warned residents to exercise caution and to check for a license when hiring a contractor to perform work.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
Collier County residents urged to minimize water use Collier County Public Utilities crews are working to restore services after Hurricane Milton and are urging residents to minimize water use.
RxOpen: your tool to find open pharmacies after Hurricane Milton RxOpen has been activated in Florida following Hurricane Milton. This website is a mapping tool that helps patients and their providers locate open pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters like Milton. When activated, RxOpen provides status updates on pharmacies, indicating whether they are open, closed or have new restricted hours. The website will be […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Water restored on Fort Myers Beach, boil water notice in effect The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced Lee County has restored water to the island following Hurricane Milton. Although residents now have access to water, all of Fort Myers Beach is currently under a boil water notice. According to an announcement on the town’s website, once the water is turned back on, two consecutive days […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins Hurricane Milton recovery The City of Bonita Springs and Lee County Emergency Management are emphasizing the importance of residents staying in place on Thursday morning, regardless of Hurricane Milton’s passing the previous night.
NORTH FORT MYERS 7-year-old dead after crash on Gazelle Drive A 7-year-old girl has died after a collision on Gazelle Drive in North Fort Myers.
Charlotte County couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte County couple’s home was damaged by Helene and Hurricane Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL CCFD gives generator safety tips following two house fires Following Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, two house fires in Cape Coral occurred due to improper generator usage.
Sheriff: 39 homes damaged from Milton in Glades County area Hurricane Milton damaged approximately 39 homes in the Twin Palms area in Glades County, according to the Glades County Sheriff’s Office.
ENGLEWOOD Manasota Key closed following Hurricane Milton Due to safety concerns following Hurricane Milton, residents of Manasota Key do not have access to their homes.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
Hurricane Milton destroys Mucky Duck restaurant People across Southwest Florida were picking up the pieces and putting as many as they could back together Oct. 10, the day after Hurricane Milton brushed the region along the coastline before making landfall near Siesta Key and Sarasota at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9.
CAPE CORAL Cape home bursts into flames; fire department unable to respond Hurricane Milton caused significant damage to a Cape Coral home.
Post-Milton recovery efforts, damage assessments begin in Collier County Collier County management began assessing damage Oct. 10 after Hurricane Milton and warned residents to exercise caution and to check for a license when hiring a contractor to perform work.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
Collier County residents urged to minimize water use Collier County Public Utilities crews are working to restore services after Hurricane Milton and are urging residents to minimize water use.
RxOpen: your tool to find open pharmacies after Hurricane Milton RxOpen has been activated in Florida following Hurricane Milton. This website is a mapping tool that helps patients and their providers locate open pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters like Milton. When activated, RxOpen provides status updates on pharmacies, indicating whether they are open, closed or have new restricted hours. The website will be […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Water restored on Fort Myers Beach, boil water notice in effect The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced Lee County has restored water to the island following Hurricane Milton. Although residents now have access to water, all of Fort Myers Beach is currently under a boil water notice. According to an announcement on the town’s website, once the water is turned back on, two consecutive days […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins Hurricane Milton recovery The City of Bonita Springs and Lee County Emergency Management are emphasizing the importance of residents staying in place on Thursday morning, regardless of Hurricane Milton’s passing the previous night.
Hurricane Helene is rapidly approaching Florida, bringing potentially dangerous weather conditions to the Southwest area. Locals have been urged to prepare before the storm hits, as shelters have begun to open ahead of potential impacts. In Charlotte County, residents have been notified to evacuate if they live in temporary housing and barrier islands like Don Pedro Island, Knight Islands, Little Gasparilla Island, Gasparilla Island and Manasota Key. In low-lying and flood-prone areas, manufactured homes and homes that are weak to high winds, like trailers and mobile homes, are advised to evacuate. Two shelters have been opened by the Charlotte County Commission starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The shelter locations are at Harold Avenue Regional Park and Kingsway Elementary School. Evacuation orders have not yet been issued for residents living inland; however, the storm’s unpredictable nature may encompass a larger area of the county. In Fort Myers Beach, residents remain cautious and alert for storm impacts as efforts to prep are underway. The area experienced a significant storm surge during Tropical Storm Debby in August, prompting fear and anxiety ahead of Helene. Residents have taken the precaution of fortifying their properties with sandbags. The current storm surge forecast for Fort Myers Beach is around 2 to 4 feet of water. Waste Management is suspending trash and recycling pick-up in Lee County on Thursday. They expect a one-day delay. Thursday pickup will now be on Friday, and regular operations begin again on Monday. Right now, Charlotte and Collier County services are normal. In Charlotte County, Waste Management will be suspended for Thursday. Residential collection will be delayed one day the rest of the week; Thursday on Friday and Friday on Saturday. Regular operations will resume on Monday. As part of the efforts to prepare for storm impacts, Floridians have taken to gas stations to fill up their vehicles, causing stations to become overfilled with motorists. In Naples, WINK News has reported that stations along Route 41 have run out of gasoline in certain locations. Locals are advised to fill their vehicles before the storm begins affecting the area.