Gas stations without fuel in Southwest FloridaHurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf
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.
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.
Evacuation order announced for Charlotte County barrier islands Charlotte County has announced a mandatory evacuation order 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 shelters ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are preparing to open. On Monday, some shelters are expected to open, and on Tuesday, they should all be open. The status and times of these shelters for each county are pending. Lee County The status and time for the shelters will be available Monday. For more details, click here. […]
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents loading up on sandbags ahead of Milton With Tropical Storm Milton developing in the tropics and heavy rain expected Sunday, people in Charlotte County are getting prepared by loading up their cars with sandbags.
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.
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.
Evacuation order announced for Charlotte County barrier islands Charlotte County has announced a mandatory evacuation order 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 shelters ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are preparing to open. On Monday, some shelters are expected to open, and on Tuesday, they should all be open. The status and times of these shelters for each county are pending. Lee County The status and time for the shelters will be available Monday. For more details, click here. […]
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents loading up on sandbags ahead of Milton With Tropical Storm Milton developing in the tropics and heavy rain expected Sunday, people in Charlotte County are getting prepared by loading up their cars with sandbags.
Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily. Some grocery stores and essential services remain open to help residents stock up on supplies, while schools and government services have announced closures as of Sunday. Schools The Collier County School District has not made an announcement yet. The Lee County School District to close schools Monday through Thursday. Charlotte County Public Schools will close schools Monday through Thursday. They will provide updates as soon as possible after the storm to assess whether schools can safely reopen on Friday. DeSoto County Public Schools will be closed Monday through Thursday. The Hendry County School District has not made an announcement yet. Glades County schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. They will proceed with school on Monday. Go to this link for other schools, like private schools and universities, affected due to Hurricane Helene. Shelters in Southwest Florida WINKNews.com has a complete list of shelters at this link. Government Offices and Services Charlotte County offices and facilities will close at noon Monday and remain closed Tuesday through Thursday. Lee County offices will close at noon on Monday. Announcements about reopening will be made later in the week, based on the severity of the storm. Lee County Tax Collector is closing all Tax Collector locations from Monday through Thursday. No evacuation orders are in place in Lee County at this time. The county anticipates issuing evacuation orders as soon as Monday and no later than Tuesday morning. Marco Island residents are encouraged to subscribe to Code Red for emergency alerts. Visit this link to sign up for Code Red. All Florida Department of Health in Lee County offices will be closed on Monday and remain closed until Friday. The Charlotte County Commission has canceled the regular meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday. The Charlotte County comfort station offering laundry and shower services at Harold Avenue Regional Park is closed in preparation for Hurricane Milton. An emergency meeting of the Charlotte County School Board will be held at Murdock County Office at 5:30 PM on Monday to consider certain necessary agenda items from the canceled Tuesday meeting. All Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will be closed on Monday. The centers will reopen when weather conditions improve and inspections are completed. Courthouses in the 20th Judicial Circuit, which serves Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties, will be closed on Monday and remain closed until Friday. Trash Collection Cape Coral Trash will be collected Monday (10/7), but no service on Tuesday (10/8) or Wednesday (10/9). Regular pickups resume Thursday (10/10). Tuesday & Wednesday collections are delayed until next week (10/15 & 10/16) Ports and Transportation Charlotte County Transit service will be suspended Monday through Thursday. Customers with current reservations will be notified of cancellations by phone. The reservation phone number, 941-575-4000, is closed until further notice. Southwest Florida International Airport is open and on a regular schedule Sunday. Check with your airline for the most up-to-date information. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.