Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers BeachStorm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island.
BUCKINGHAM Storm prep supplies selling out across Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the supplies needed to endure the storm.
Hurricane Milton continues to organize and strengthen in the SW Gulf Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and it is predicted to reach hurricane status in less than 24 hours.
Gas stations without fuel in Southwest Florida As Hurricane Milton is approaching the Florida Gulf Coast, residents are stocking up on gas. The following gas stations are out of fuel.
SWFL Florida evacuation orders ahead of Milton There are now mandatory evacuation orders for some barrier islands in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis provides latest updates on Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference with an update on preparations for Hurricane Milton.
What’s open and closed as Hurricane Milton looms Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
Important numbers and links as Milton approaches SWFL general area As Hurricane Milton approaches the Florida coast, here are resources in the state, county and city level.
SWFL schools affected due to Milton Southwest Florida schools are responding ahead of Tropical Storm Milton’s arrival.
Charlotte County residents fear Helene debris will worsen with incoming Milton Some in Charlotte County are worried about piles of debris leftover from Hurricane Helene as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way to Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee County officials held Facebook Live update ahead of Milton The Lee County Public Safety Director, Ben Abes, and the county commissioners are set to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel in state of emergency ahead of Milton Sanibel’s mayor, Richard Johnson, and the city manager, Dana Souza, are set to provide a live update on storm preparations.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Rain & storms across SWFL throughout Sunday The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rain and storms on Sunday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to update the public on preparations for Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to become a hurricane in less than 24 hours.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY NHC has bumped up Milton’s peak intensity forecast to 120mph The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Milton, the latest named storm which will lead to a week of heavy rain for southwest Florida beginning Sunday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Red tide forces some SWFL employees to find work elsewhere Employees at restaurants along the Southwest Florida coast say they’re forced to take jobs in other cities to make money. They say bare beaches mean they can’t make ends meet. Tony Syrakis manages the front desk at the Lani Kai resort on Fort Myers Beach, but he says so many others are having a hard […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Food bank comes to Fort Myers Beach, helping those affected by red tide The Harry Chapin Food Bank is hard at work preparing to help those affected by red tide. People who work along the water say they’re struggling to make ends meet and need any kind of support they can get. That’s why the opening of a temporary food bank on Estero Boulevard so vital. Paying for food on […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Disease sickens Charlotte County palm trees Customers showed Rebecca Copenhaver, owner of Becky’s Garden Shoppe, their dying majestic palms. “The first one I thought got struck by lightning, just because it was so quick, but that wasn’t the case,” Copenhaver said. “So we took a cross-section of one of the least dead palm fronds, and I took it to Ralph Mitchell […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Man accused of defrauding FEMA after Hurricane Irma Fort Myers Beach resident Kaylee and her family did make it through Hurricane Irma, despite a mom’s worst nightmare, “It was miserable, I truly don’t know how we made it through … I was 8 months pregnant with my 5th child, and our yard was inaccessible,” she said. Kaylee said she was grateful FEMA helped, […]
NAPLES Memory of Aretha Franklin rings loud in SWFL, once performed at Artis Naples Aretha Franklin was dubbed the Queen of Soul and a singing sensation. Her songs became the sound of the Civil Rights movement. With her passing Thursday, artists across the nation and here in Fort Myers are talking about the impact she left in her anthems, and the inspiration she gave with her character. In particular, […]
FORT MYERS Permit now required to pick berries from saw palmetto plants in Florida You’re likely see saw palmetto plants (Serenoa repens) everywhere, lining the roads and even in your backyard. But it’s now illegal to pick and sell their berries without a permit. Richard Gunn, lives in Lehigh Acres and says there’s plants are covered in thousands, and has picked some of these berries himself, “In just a […]
Neighbors help catch porch thief, stolen packages returned Neighbors helped identify a man who had stolen packages from Harbour Boulevard by reporting suspicious behavior to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. A man witnessed a man riding a bicycle around his neighbor’s house on the 2000 block of Harbour Blvd and acting suspicious, CCSO said in a release. The neighbor said he saw the […]
FORT MYERS How does red tide affect pets? Veterinarians warned pet owners to keep their furry friends from coming in contact with red tide “Dogs like to turn around and lick themselves and they can ingest that toxin,” said Dr. Sharon Powell, a veterinarian at Edison Park Animal Hospital. “If they ingest a sufficient amount it can cause different neurological problems.” Dr. Powell […]