Lee County man reflects on rescue after Milton We’re hearing more rescue stories as people venture back to the flooded homes they escaped after Milton.
Tornado damage in Glades County due to Milton A cyclone twisted through Glades County before Hurricane Milton, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple flooded out of home after Milton given help from community A Charlotte County couple had their prayers answered after their home received flooding during Helene and Hurricane Milton.
MARCO ISLAND Clean up on Marco Island after Milton Marco Island has gone through a lot to get to where it’s at today, and now another hurricane has come and set them back once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach cleans up together after Milton The Fort Myers Beach community has been through so much during the last two years and the list of challenges they have to get over just seems to grow. Now we are meeting a man who is explaining exactly how people on the island feel.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte Park couple’s home was damaged by both hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel urges residents to not use water as Milton recovery continues Sanibel residents are being told not to use the water, as the process to restore services after Hurricane Milton continues.
CAPE CORAL Latest updates in Cape Coral after Milton The City of Cape Coral has provided their latest updates regarding the aftermath of Milton.
Keylime Bistro, R.C. Otter’s, others suffer flood damage on Captiva Island Two days after Hurricane Milton impacted Southwest Florida, the damage done to Captiva Island in Lee County came into better clarity.
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.
Lee County man reflects on rescue after Milton We’re hearing more rescue stories as people venture back to the flooded homes they escaped after Milton.
Tornado damage in Glades County due to Milton A cyclone twisted through Glades County before Hurricane Milton, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple flooded out of home after Milton given help from community A Charlotte County couple had their prayers answered after their home received flooding during Helene and Hurricane Milton.
MARCO ISLAND Clean up on Marco Island after Milton Marco Island has gone through a lot to get to where it’s at today, and now another hurricane has come and set them back once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach cleans up together after Milton The Fort Myers Beach community has been through so much during the last two years and the list of challenges they have to get over just seems to grow. Now we are meeting a man who is explaining exactly how people on the island feel.
CHARLOTTE PARK Charlotte Park couple struggling after damage from Milton A Charlotte Park couple’s home was damaged by both hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaving them struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel urges residents to not use water as Milton recovery continues Sanibel residents are being told not to use the water, as the process to restore services after Hurricane Milton continues.
CAPE CORAL Latest updates in Cape Coral after Milton The City of Cape Coral has provided their latest updates regarding the aftermath of Milton.
Keylime Bistro, R.C. Otter’s, others suffer flood damage on Captiva Island Two days after Hurricane Milton impacted Southwest Florida, the damage done to Captiva Island in Lee County came into better clarity.
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.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen. Grocery stores, essential services and schools announced closures due to impacts from Milton leading up to the storm, and now things are slowly returning to normal. On Friday, some government offices, roads, and services were still unavailable for some areas of Southwest Florida. Read below for a detailed list of how municipalities, counties and even retailers have adjusted their schedules before, during and after Milton. Schools The Collier County School District has closed schools through Friday. The Lee County School District has closed schools through Friday. Charlotte County Public Schools has closed schools through Friday. DeSoto County Public Schools has closed schools through Friday. The Hendry County School District has closed schools through Friday. Glades County schools are closed through Friday. Go to this link for other schools, like private schools and universities, affected due to Hurricane Helene. Grocery Stores Publix stores in SWFL are operating on a modified schedule and will close at 7 p.m. Friday. To track hours for your neighborhood store click here. Target stores are now open. To view the operating hours of a store near you, click here. Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs are mostly open Naples Sam’s Club was still closed. To track neighborhood closings, click here. Winn-Dixie stores have mostly reopened. To check on openings, click here. Costco stores are open. To view the operating hours of a store near you, click here. Medical Services RxOpen has been activated in Florida following Hurricane Milton, simply visit this link to view a map of open pharmacies. Lee Heath’s elective procedures will resume on Monday. Lee Health High-Risk Driver Program scheduled for Friday is canceled. TeleHealth visits are being offered to Lee Health patients in Florida free of charge through Sunday. The Lee Health Mobile Healthcare Unit is parked at Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road in the Publix parking lot. It accepts walk-in appointments for those in need of help. The hours are 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. throughout the weekend. Lee Health outpatient facilities and offices reopened on Friday morning, with the following remaining closed: Surfside Outpatient Center – Surfside Blvd in Cape Coral LPG Sanibel Primary Care office Bonita Bay Primary Care Bonita Bay Adult Rehab College Pkwy MRI – College Pkwy Fort Myers All offices at Bonita Health Center Golisano Peds Urgent Care – Naples Golisano Peds Special Care – Naples LPG South Cape Physicians – Cape Coral Parkway Port Charlotte Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic Port Charlotte Pediatric Primary Care LPG Pediatrics at Page Field – Fort Myers LPG Allergy and OBGYN at Page Field – Fort Myers Florida Radiology at Shell Point – Shell Point Blvd. Shelters in Southwest Florida Lee County only has the Estero Rec Center open for now. Charlotte County shelters at Kingsway Elementary School, Babcock Neighborhood Schools and Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center are closed. The shelter at Babcock Ranch School Field House in Punta Gorda remains open and is accepting residents. Government Offices and Services Lee County Lee County Utilities has restored water in Fort Myers Beach. However, there is a boil water order. Lee County offices are closed through Friday. The EOC is providing updates after Milton. Lee County Tax Collector has closed all Tax Collector locations through Friday. The Lee Clerk’s office will remain closed through Friday. All court hearings are suspended until further notice and will be rescheduled. All Florida Department of Health in Lee County offices will be closed until Friday. City of Sanibel Sanibel Causeway has reopened to residents. However, a curfew continues from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A boil water advisory is currently active on the island. Sanibel City Hall and the Sanibel Recreation Center will be closed through Friday. Charlotte County Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda have amended the curfews that were enacted earlier this week. The curfew and sale of alcoholic beverages remains 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. on Manasota Key, Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island and Boca Grande. For all other areas, the curfew and sale of alcoholic beverages changes to 12:01 a.m. – 6 a.m. until further notice. Charlotte County offices and facilities are closed through Friday. Charlotte County Utilities has suspended operations until the storm passes and staff can safely address utility emergencies; however, water and sewer service is not suspended. For Hurricane Milton information, County Utilities asks you call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000. The offices of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Property Appraiser and Tax Collector will be closed through Friday. Collier County The Collier County Government will resume regular business, with facilities and services reopening on Friday. Online services are available at colliercountyfl.gov. Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr. is closed Vanderbilt Beach Library, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. is closed Senior Meals Program remains unavailable. The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) will remain closed until further notice. City of Marco Island City facilities will be open to the public for normal operations on Friday at 8 a.m. The Marco Island Library will remain closed through Friday. City of Naples City offices and facilities opened on Friday. All beach ends, the Naples Pier, the pier parking lot and city parks are closed. The Fourth Avenue South public parking garage is full and any electric vehicles (EVs) parked on the first floor of the parking garage, or any cars blocking elevators and exits, will be towed. All garbage, recycling and horticulture collection services have been suspended until further notice. The Headquarters Library and the Vanderbilt Beach Library will remain closed through Friday. City of Cape Coral City Hall will reopen on Tuesday. State and National Services Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida have reopened. To find one near you, click here. Courthouses in the 20th Judicial Circuit, which serves Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties, will be closed until Friday. Trash Collection Cape Coral Trash will have regular pickups resume Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday collections are delayed until next week (Oct. 15 and 16). The Collier County Landfill, the Immokalee Transfer Station and the Recycling Drop-Off Centers have reopened. Hendry County waste pick-up resumed regular operating hours on Friday. The Transfer Stations and landfill have resumed regular hours. Lee County Solid Waste has suspended service through Friday. Regular household garbage collection will resume on Monday. Storm debris will be collected separately from your regular collections. Collier County garbage and recycling collection services resumed Friday. Place debris generated by Milton curbside, at least three feet apart, in separate piles: construction and demolition (furniture, carpet), household hazardous waste, electronic waste and appliances. Ports and Transportation Florida Southwest International Airport has reopened. 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 Tolls on Lee County bridges – Cape Coral Parkway, Midpoint Bridge and the Sanibel Causeway – have been suspended. Only residents and contractors with a pass are allowed on Fort Myers Beach. LeeTran will resume regular service on Saturday. Charlotte County The Charlotte County Transit service is currently free until further notice. 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. Hendry County Hendry County’s public transit fixed route services with STREAM are again active. Attractions The Naples Zoo will remain closed through Friday. Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will remain closed through the weekend and has yet to provide a timeline for reopening. Check their website at EdisonFord.org or social media for updates. The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples reopened Friday. Discounted admission prices will be offered through Sunday. Restaurants Waffle House Bonita Springs has reopened, making all Southwest Florida Waffle House restaurants open. Several Skillets locations resumed regular hours of operation on Friday. To confirm the hours of a restaurant near you, click here. Additional Resources A Crunch Fitness location on Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers is open for showers. 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