Boil water advisory rescinded on SanibelCounty vote on Lee Health conversion delayed by Hurricane Milton
SANIBEL Boil water advisory rescinded on Sanibel The precautionary boil water notice issued on Sanibel during Hurricane Milton has been rescinded.
County vote on Lee Health conversion delayed by Hurricane Milton The final vote by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Lee Health’s conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit was scheduled during an Oct. 8 special meeting, but Hurricane Milton’s approach of Florida’s Gulf Coast led to its cancellation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County woman wins $1 million from scratch-off bought at Publix A Charlotte County woman has won $1 million from a scratch-off game she purchased at a Publix.
Muck fills many Matlacha businesses after Hurricane Milton Twice in a span of less than two weeks, storm surge overflowed mud and muck from the bottom of Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve onto Matlacha island, which is less than a quarter of a square mile and connects Pine Island to the mainland via Pine Island Road.
SWFL students return to class following Hurricane Milton After a week-long break due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton, most children in Southwest Florida are heading back to school.
TALLAHASSEE Florida high school football, volleyball schedule changes after Milton There will be no high school football Monday night, part of a change in schedule in the wake of two hurricanes hitting the Florida west coast.
Lehigh Acres Man wanted after stealing 50 cases of beer in Lehigh Acres The Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is searching for a man who allegedly stole nearly 50 Modelo and Corona beer cases.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach officials warn against unpermitted hurricane repair work After the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, residents of Fort Myers Beach are eager to begin making repairs to their property.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Harris and Trump will both campaign in battleground Pennsylvania on Monday Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take their fight for Pennsylvania to opposite ends of the state on Monday, with Harris speaking in the northwest corner of Erie and Trump in the southeastern suburbs of Philadelphia.
PUNTA GORDA Florida International Air Show canceled due to hurricanes Milton and Helene Due to the back-to-back hurricanes, the Florida International Air Show announced canceled its upcoming event.
The Weather Authority Dry day with less humid conditions arriving this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a dry start to the workweek with less humid temperatures expected this Monday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Hiring a contractor? Steps to consider after Hurricane Milton Southwest Florida is in recovery and rebuilding mode after Hurricane Milton. After checking on permits, hiring a contractor is the next step.
ENGLEWOOD Lemon Bay resident recovering after Milton Hurricane Milton delivered overwhelming surge to just about everyone living on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte residents help neighbor clean their home after Milton Two Charlotte County residents helped clean a neighbor’s home after Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda restaurant getting back on track after Hurricane Milton Several businesses in Downtown Punta Gorda are closed as the recovery effort continues after Hurricane Milton.
SANIBEL Boil water advisory rescinded on Sanibel The precautionary boil water notice issued on Sanibel during Hurricane Milton has been rescinded.
County vote on Lee Health conversion delayed by Hurricane Milton The final vote by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Lee Health’s conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit was scheduled during an Oct. 8 special meeting, but Hurricane Milton’s approach of Florida’s Gulf Coast led to its cancellation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County woman wins $1 million from scratch-off bought at Publix A Charlotte County woman has won $1 million from a scratch-off game she purchased at a Publix.
Muck fills many Matlacha businesses after Hurricane Milton Twice in a span of less than two weeks, storm surge overflowed mud and muck from the bottom of Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve onto Matlacha island, which is less than a quarter of a square mile and connects Pine Island to the mainland via Pine Island Road.
SWFL students return to class following Hurricane Milton After a week-long break due to the impacts of Hurricane Milton, most children in Southwest Florida are heading back to school.
TALLAHASSEE Florida high school football, volleyball schedule changes after Milton There will be no high school football Monday night, part of a change in schedule in the wake of two hurricanes hitting the Florida west coast.
Lehigh Acres Man wanted after stealing 50 cases of beer in Lehigh Acres The Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is searching for a man who allegedly stole nearly 50 Modelo and Corona beer cases.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach officials warn against unpermitted hurricane repair work After the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, residents of Fort Myers Beach are eager to begin making repairs to their property.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Harris and Trump will both campaign in battleground Pennsylvania on Monday Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take their fight for Pennsylvania to opposite ends of the state on Monday, with Harris speaking in the northwest corner of Erie and Trump in the southeastern suburbs of Philadelphia.
PUNTA GORDA Florida International Air Show canceled due to hurricanes Milton and Helene Due to the back-to-back hurricanes, the Florida International Air Show announced canceled its upcoming event.
The Weather Authority Dry day with less humid conditions arriving this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a dry start to the workweek with less humid temperatures expected this Monday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Hiring a contractor? Steps to consider after Hurricane Milton Southwest Florida is in recovery and rebuilding mode after Hurricane Milton. After checking on permits, hiring a contractor is the next step.
ENGLEWOOD Lemon Bay resident recovering after Milton Hurricane Milton delivered overwhelming surge to just about everyone living on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte residents help neighbor clean their home after Milton Two Charlotte County residents helped clean a neighbor’s home after Hurricane Milton.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda restaurant getting back on track after Hurricane Milton Several businesses in Downtown Punta Gorda are closed as the recovery effort continues after Hurricane Milton.
The final vote by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Lee Health’s conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit was scheduled during an Oct. 8 special meeting, but Hurricane Milton’s approach of Florida’s Gulf Coast led to its cancellation. Following the cancellation there was concern surrounding when the meeting could be rescheduled to meet the mid-October deadline set up by the legislative Enabling Act that makes the health care system’s conversion possible. But on Oct. 9 — the day Milton made landfall in Sarasota County — Florida’s Division of Emergency Management issued an emergency order under the authority of Gov. Ron DeSantis that “extends the voting deadline and authorizes the Lee County Board of Commissioners and Lee Health to complete the conversion process in the coming weeks,” according to an Oct. 11 statement from Lee Health. On Oct. 5, DeSantis issued an executive order regarding what was then Tropical Storm Milton declaring a state of emergency in 51 counties. On Oct. 6, Lee County declared a local state of emergency and resolved to close government offices Oct. 7-11. To read more at Gulfshore Business, click here.