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 provides updates ahead of 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 provides updates ahead of 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 gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, 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. Read below for a detailed list of how major retailers, services and governement offices are adjusting their schedule before, during and after Milton. Schools The Collier County School District will close schools through Thursday. The Lee County School District will close schools through Thursday. Charlotte County Public Schools will close schools through Friday. DeSoto County Public Schools will be closed through Thursday. The Hendry County School District will close schools through Friday. Glades County schools are closed. 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 Shelters have begun to open. WINKNews.com has a complete list of what shelters are open at this link. Government Offices and Services Lee County Lee County offices are closed. Depending on the severity of the storm, an announcement about reopening will be made later in the week. Lee County Tax Collector is closing all Tax Collector locations through Thursday. All Florida Department of Health in Lee County offices will be closed until Friday. Lee County Utilities will shut off water in Fort Myers Beach beginning on Tuesday at noon. All Lee Physician Group and Lee Health outpatient locations will be closed today through Thursday, with a few exceptions: Lee Convenient Care (Urgent Care) locations will be open today from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and closed Wednesday and Thursday. All elective surgeries are canceled through Thursday. The Call Center will be open Tuesday until 5 p.m. and closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Both complex care centers will be open Tuesday and will have limited services. All outpatient lab draw stations/clinics are also closed Tuesday through Thursday. Charlotte County Charlotte County offices and facilities will close through Friday. The Charlotte County Commission has canceled the regular meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday. The Charlotte County comfort station at Harold Avenue Regional Park, which offers laundry and shower services, is closed in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Collier County Marco Island residents are encouraged to subscribe to Code Red for emergency alerts. Visit this link to sign up for Code Red. All City of Marco Island city facilities will be closed through Thursday. Suspension of regular county business begins at noon on Tuesday through Thursday and includes but is not limited to all public meetings, parks, libraries, museums, animal services, and senior meal sites. Online services are available at colliercountyfl.gov. State Services All Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will be closed. 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 until Friday. Grocery Stores All Publix stores in SWFL will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Walmart in Lehigh Acres will close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, and it plans to reopen on Thursday. Trash Collection Cape Coral Trash will have 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) There will be no garbage, recycling, bulky, or yard waste collection on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in unincorporated Collier County. Collection services will resume on the next regularly scheduled day. The Collier County Landfill, the Immokalee Transfer Station, and the Recycling Drop-Off Centers will also be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Residents are encouraged to place garbage and recycling carts where they will not be blown away. Ports and Transportation Tolls are suspended on the west coast of Florida and Alligator Alley. The suspension will continue until it is safe to return to evacuated areas. Lee County LeeTran has stopped running routes onto Fort Myers Beach. Services are to off-island transit only. Tolls on Lee County bridges – Cape Coral Parkway, Midpoint Bridge and the Sanibel Causeway – have been suspended. Southwest Florida International Airport is open and operates on a regular schedule. For the most up-to-date information, check with your airline. (UPDATE: Most RSW airlines are planning to operate Tuesday. No commercial flights will operate on Wednesday and Thursday). Charlotte County Charlotte County Transit service will be suspended 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. Collier County All Collier Area Transit (CAT) fares will be waived until further notice. 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.