Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in OcalaWhat is storm surge? Understanding the difference between surge and inundation
ocala Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Ocala Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Ocala.
The Weather Authority What is storm surge? Understanding the difference between surge and inundation Hurricane Milton is placing the entire state of Florida at risk; however, impacts from the storm can be attributed to several factors.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
Lee County to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues State of Emergency to 51 counties ahead of Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
PORT CHARLOTTE ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte evacuations ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte has released its evacuation plans ahead of the storm.
Fatal crash involving a semi-truck on I-75S The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 75 southbound near Bonita Beach Road.
Milton downgrades to Category 4, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
SANIBEL Sanibel evacuates as flooding and storm surge threaten island Sanibel is already dealing with flooding from the heavy rain we’ve seen over the past few days, and Milton is expected to bring 10 feet of storm surge to the island.
ENGLEWOOD Manasota Key residents scramble ahead of Hurricane Milton Parts of Manasota Key are already unrecognizable from the damage Helene caused, and now, with Milton on the way, people are heartbroken and wondering what the future holds.
FORT MYERS SHORES ‘We’re getting the heck out of here’ 416,000 in mandatory evacuation zone in Lee Co. Around 416,000 residents in Lee County are under a mandatory evacuation order that went into effect Monday at noon because of Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton Business owners in downtown Fort Myers are getting their businesses ready for whatever Hurricane Milton will bring.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral isn’t offering sandbags, but one Cape Coral local is One Cape Coral resident saw a need during the approach of Hurricane Milton and decided to do something about it.
ocala Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Ocala Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Ocala.
The Weather Authority What is storm surge? Understanding the difference between surge and inundation Hurricane Milton is placing the entire state of Florida at risk; however, impacts from the storm can be attributed to several factors.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
Lee County to hold news conference regarding Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis issues State of Emergency to 51 counties ahead of Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tallahassee.
PORT CHARLOTTE ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte evacuations ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte has released its evacuation plans ahead of the storm.
Fatal crash involving a semi-truck on I-75S The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 75 southbound near Bonita Beach Road.
Milton downgrades to Category 4, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
SANIBEL Sanibel evacuates as flooding and storm surge threaten island Sanibel is already dealing with flooding from the heavy rain we’ve seen over the past few days, and Milton is expected to bring 10 feet of storm surge to the island.
ENGLEWOOD Manasota Key residents scramble ahead of Hurricane Milton Parts of Manasota Key are already unrecognizable from the damage Helene caused, and now, with Milton on the way, people are heartbroken and wondering what the future holds.
FORT MYERS SHORES ‘We’re getting the heck out of here’ 416,000 in mandatory evacuation zone in Lee Co. Around 416,000 residents in Lee County are under a mandatory evacuation order that went into effect Monday at noon because of Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton Business owners in downtown Fort Myers are getting their businesses ready for whatever Hurricane Milton will bring.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral isn’t offering sandbags, but one Cape Coral local is One Cape Coral resident saw a need during the approach of Hurricane Milton and decided to do something about it.
As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents. Here are some shelters that have opened ahead of the hurricane: Lee County Island Coast High School in Cape Coral Dunbar High School in Fort Myers Estero Recreation Center in Estero A Special Needs Shelter has also opened. You have to pre-register for access. Click here for more information. Transportation to any shelter is free with LeeTran. Go to any LeeTran stop and say you want to be taken to a shelter. Island Coast High School – 2125 DeNavarra Pkwy, Cape Coral Estero Recreation Center – 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero Dunbar High School – 30 Edison Ave, Fort Myers Hertz Arena – 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero Gateway Highschool – 13820 Griffin Dr, Fort Myers Oak Hammock Middle School – 5321 Tice St, Fort Myers Tortuga Elementary – 1711 Gunnery Rd. N, Lehigh Acres Treeline Elementary – 10900 Treeline Ave, Fort Myers Varsity Lakes Middle School – 801 Gunnery Rd. N, Lehigh Acres Alico Arena 12181 FGCU Lake Parkway East Fort Myers, FL 33913 East Lee County High School 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 Harns Marsh Elementary School 1800 Unice Ave. N. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Harns Marsh Middle School 1820 Unice Ave. N. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Charlotte County The hurricane shelter at the Babcock Ranch School Field House at 43281 Cypress Pkwy. Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte. Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St., in Port Charlotte. Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave., in Port Charlotte. Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte Collier County A shelter for individuals with special needs will open Tuesday at 2 p.m. Palmetto Ridge High School, (Pet-Friendly) 1655 Victory Lane in Naples. General population shelters will open on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Gulf Coast H.S. 7878 Shark Way Immokalee H.S. 701 Immokalee Drive Golden Gate H.S. 2925 Titan Way Corkscrew M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 1165 Oil Well Road Cypress Palm M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 4255 18th Ave N.E. Golden Gate M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 2701 48th Terrace S.W. Immokalee M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 401 9th Street Oakridge M.S. (Pet-Friendly) 14975 Collier Blvd DeSoto County Turner Center, 2250 NE Roan Street, in Arcadia. Hendry County All general population shelters will open Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m. LaBelle Middle School, 8000 E Cowboy Way in LaBelle. Clewiston High School, 1501 Francisco St. in Clewiston. Know your evacuation zone; click here for more information.