Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your ThursdayThe Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
the weather authority Decreasing humidity and mostly sunny skies for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping humidity and temperatures on this Thursday afternoon.
The Salvation Army of Collier County launches annual toy drive The annual Toys for Tots donation drive in Collier County has officially begun, aiming to bring Christmas joy through generosity.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
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 Saturday, 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 School District of Lee County announced that it will reopen on Monday. Due to water intrusion, Fort Myers Beach Elementary and Sanibel School will need temporary sites. 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. Saturday. 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 was 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 reopen on Monday morning, with the following remaining closed: Bonita Bay Primary Care & Adult Rehab – Primary Care Seeing patients at the LH Coconut Point office Sanibel Primary Care office – Seeing patients at the LPG Bass Rd Primary Care office Peds Rehab Naples YMCA Shelters in Southwest Florida 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. The Lee Clerk’s office will reopen Monday, Oct. 14, with normal business hours. Jury service has been canceled for Monday, Oct. 14. Jurors who are scheduled for this date should not report to the Justice Center. The Bonita Springs Public Library remains closed. Johann Fust Community Library remains closed. Captiva Memorial Library remains closed All Lee County Tax Collector Offices will reopen starting Monday, October 14, 2024, with extended hours for those customers whose appointments were cancelled due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 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. Charlotte County Charlotte County offices and most facilities will reopen for normal operating hours Monday, Oct. 14. The following Community Services facilities will reopen Monday, Oct. 14 with regular hours, with Monday’s day camp proceeding as scheduled: Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool Centennial Park Recreation Center Centennial Park Pool Harold Ave Regional Park Recreation Center South County Regional Park Recreation Center South County Regional Park Pool Punta Gorda Charlotte Library All other parks, amenities, and Community Services facilities not listed above will remain closed until further notice. 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 curfew of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily remains in effect for Manasota Key, Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro, Knight Island, Thornton Key, Sandpiper Key and Palm Island until further notice. Violations of the curfew are considered misdemeanors. Collier County The Collier County Government resumed regular business with facilities and services 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 opened to the public for normal operations on Friday at 8 a.m. The Marco Island Library opened on Saturday. 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 resumed on Saturday. 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, opened on Friday. As of Saturday, all USPS Florida processing facilities and most retail and delivery units have reopened. Trash Collection Sanibel Waste Management will resume household waste pickup on Monday, Oct. 14. Sanibel anticipates storm debris pickup to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The city will put out information on how to sort debris pickup soon. Naples storm debris pickup will be available starting Monday, Oct. 14. Cape Coral Regular trash pick up starts Monday, Oct. 14, but not bulk, recycling or horticulture. Horticulture pickup will begin on Monday, Oct. 21. The Collier County Landfill, the Immokalee Transfer Station and the Recycling Drop-Off Centers have reopened. More details are available on Collier County’s Facebook page. 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, Oct. 14. 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. Charlotte County’s debris contractor resumed operations on Oct. 11 and will be continuing with additional equipment arrival every day. 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 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 resumed operations on Saturday. 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. Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach will reopen all guests on Monday, Oct. 14, offering a special resident stay package for residents of Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. 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. The Southwest Florida Hooters locations are all open. Additional Resources A Crunch Fitness location on Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers is open for showers. To view the operating hours of a location near you, click here. 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.