PrivateSky Aviation hosts National Guard helicopters for Hurricane Milton missionsLee County: debris pick up from Milton to begin Monday
PrivateSky Aviation hosts National Guard helicopters for Hurricane Milton missions PrivateSky Aviation just finished hosting a fleet of helicopters and National Guard personnel.
Lee County: debris pick up from Milton to begin Monday Lee County has announced plans for debris pick up from Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA encouraging affected Punta Gorda residents to register for assistance after Milton FEMA is encouraging affected residents to register for assistance.
Several stores reopen on Pine Island The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire District announced several stores have reopened Friday on the island.
FORT MYERS Edison and Ford Estates: Cleaning up debris, re-opening soon The Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will remain closed Friday, Oct. 11 due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton, including area power outages.
County by County: How to separate hurricane-related debris before pick up in SWFL Counties around Southwest Florida are reminding residents of the proper way to separate debris after Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers opens post-storm response hubs City employees and volunteers will be available at these locations to offer information and resources to residents, such as FEMA Individual Assistance.
City of Fort Myers distributing ice at the Skatium The City of Fort Myers staff is distributing ice at the Fort Myers Skatium until 4:00 p.m. Friday for anybody who needs it.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY No casualties found after door-to-door check by Charlotte County deputies following Milton No casualties were discovered following a door-to-door search throughout the barrier islands and other low-lying areas by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
PUNTA GORDA Peace River Wildlife Center closes indefinitely after back-to-back hurricanes Forces from major Hurricane Milton overwhelmed the Peace River Wildlife Center, leaving the organization uncertain if they will return to Ponce Park.
Tim Aten Knows: Updates on projects planned along Immokalee Road Local developers are still dealing with generalities rather than specifics when it comes to development plans on property recently cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road between Wilson and Randall boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Blind Pass Bridge opens to residents amid cleanup The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning the Blind Pass Bridge is now open but must be crossed using caution due to clean-up crews. The Florida Department of Transportation is currently active in the area, using heavy equipment to move large amounts of sand, so there will be deputies helping direct traffic. Any residents […]
The Naples Zoo: “We are happy to report all animals are safe and secure.” Some good news after Hurricane Milton: the Naples Zoo animals are safe and sound. “Our ride-out team is safe, and we are happy to report that all the animals are safe and secure,” the Naples Zoo said in a Facebook post. “We thank you all for your support and are grateful to our staff who […]
SANIBEL Milton leaves the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation HQ surrounded by water Staff from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation are evaluating their facilities and areas where they operate in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
PrivateSky Aviation hosts National Guard helicopters for Hurricane Milton missions PrivateSky Aviation just finished hosting a fleet of helicopters and National Guard personnel.
Lee County: debris pick up from Milton to begin Monday Lee County has announced plans for debris pick up from Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA encouraging affected Punta Gorda residents to register for assistance after Milton FEMA is encouraging affected residents to register for assistance.
Several stores reopen on Pine Island The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire District announced several stores have reopened Friday on the island.
FORT MYERS Edison and Ford Estates: Cleaning up debris, re-opening soon The Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will remain closed Friday, Oct. 11 due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton, including area power outages.
County by County: How to separate hurricane-related debris before pick up in SWFL Counties around Southwest Florida are reminding residents of the proper way to separate debris after Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers opens post-storm response hubs City employees and volunteers will be available at these locations to offer information and resources to residents, such as FEMA Individual Assistance.
City of Fort Myers distributing ice at the Skatium The City of Fort Myers staff is distributing ice at the Fort Myers Skatium until 4:00 p.m. Friday for anybody who needs it.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY No casualties found after door-to-door check by Charlotte County deputies following Milton No casualties were discovered following a door-to-door search throughout the barrier islands and other low-lying areas by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
PUNTA GORDA Peace River Wildlife Center closes indefinitely after back-to-back hurricanes Forces from major Hurricane Milton overwhelmed the Peace River Wildlife Center, leaving the organization uncertain if they will return to Ponce Park.
Tim Aten Knows: Updates on projects planned along Immokalee Road Local developers are still dealing with generalities rather than specifics when it comes to development plans on property recently cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road between Wilson and Randall boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Blind Pass Bridge opens to residents amid cleanup The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning the Blind Pass Bridge is now open but must be crossed using caution due to clean-up crews. The Florida Department of Transportation is currently active in the area, using heavy equipment to move large amounts of sand, so there will be deputies helping direct traffic. Any residents […]
The Naples Zoo: “We are happy to report all animals are safe and secure.” Some good news after Hurricane Milton: the Naples Zoo animals are safe and sound. “Our ride-out team is safe, and we are happy to report that all the animals are safe and secure,” the Naples Zoo said in a Facebook post. “We thank you all for your support and are grateful to our staff who […]
SANIBEL Milton leaves the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation HQ surrounded by water Staff from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation are evaluating their facilities and areas where they operate in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Credit: WINK News Counties around Southwest Florida are reminding residents of the proper way to separate debris after Hurricane Milton. According to FEMA, if debris piles are mixed, the piles will not be picked up. Debris placed on the side of the road should be Hurricane-damaged debris only. Debris should be separated into the six categories listed below. Under each category is a corresponding list of what that list includes. At the bottom of this article are links for more information about the right way to dispose Hurricane-related debris in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. Electronics: Television Computer Stereo Phones DVD player Large Appliances Refrigerator Washer/Dryer Air conditioner Stove Water heater Dishwasher Hazardous Waste Oil Batteries Pesticide Paint Cleaning supplies Compressed gas Vegetative Debris Tree branches Leaves Logs Plants Construction Debris Building materials Drywall Lumber Carpet Furniture Plumbing Household Garbage Bagged garbage Discarded food Paper Packaging Do not leave doors unsealed or unsecured. Placing debris near or on trees, poles, fire hydrants, meters or other similar structures could make removing it difficult. All debris should be put curbside and not block the roadway. Click here to learn more information about hurricane-related debris removal in Charlotte County. Below is an image showing how Charlotte County wants residents to separate debris. How to separate hurricane-related debris in Charlotte County. CREDIT: CHARLOTTE COUNTY Click here to learn more information about hurricane-related debris removal in Lee County. Below is an image showing how Lee County wants residents to separate debris. How to separate hurricane-related debris in Lee County. CREDIT: LEE COUNTY Click here to learn more information about hurricane-related debris removal in Collier County. Below is an image showing how Charlotte County wants residents to separate debris. How to separate hurricane-related debris in Collier County. CREDIT: COLLIER COUNTY