Lemon Bay resident recovering after MiltonPort Charlotte residents help neighbor clean their home after Milton
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 Sanibel residents rely on community in Milton’s aftermath The City of Sanibel is set to hold a news conference to provide an update on Hurricane Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel Recreation Center opens as comfort station for residents The Sanibel Recreation Center will be open as a comfort station on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing relief and essential services for local residents.
Charlotte County opens distribution centers for emergency supplies In response to ongoing recovery efforts, Charlotte County has opened three distribution centers for Sunday.
Charlotte County holds news conference regarding Milton Charlotte County held a news conference with Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller to provide an update on its response to Hurricane Milton.
the weather authority Sunshine, isolated showers, and warm temperatures in store for Sunday The Weather Authority predicts that we will start the day with temperatures in the 70s and top out in the mid-to upper 80s.
Manasota Key business reacts to partial reopening after Hurricane Milton Charlotte County reopened the north end of Manasota Key on Saturday at 4 p.m. following safety concerns caused by Hurricane Milton.
LCEC to stage outreach tent in Sanibel LCEC announced that they will stage an outreach tent at 1700 Periwinkle Way on Monday, October 14.
Fort Myers Beach works to recover from Hurricane Milton For the first time since Hurricane Milton ravaged the area, Fort Myers Beach officially reopened to the public Saturday morning.
North end of Manasota Key open to residents and businesses According to Charlotte County, the north end of Manasota Key opened to residents and businesses at 4 p.m on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Harry Chapin Food Bank holds emergency food distributions after Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many Southwest Florida residents are facing increased hardship, including food insecurity.
President Biden approves federal aid for Florida after Hurricane Milton President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
ENGLEWOOD Hurricane Milton survivors face delays as FEMA aid remains unavailable In the wake of Hurricane Milton, many Floridians are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives, but financial assistance from the government is in short supply.
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 Sanibel residents rely on community in Milton’s aftermath The City of Sanibel is set to hold a news conference to provide an update on Hurricane Milton.
SANIBEL Sanibel Recreation Center opens as comfort station for residents The Sanibel Recreation Center will be open as a comfort station on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing relief and essential services for local residents.
Charlotte County opens distribution centers for emergency supplies In response to ongoing recovery efforts, Charlotte County has opened three distribution centers for Sunday.
Charlotte County holds news conference regarding Milton Charlotte County held a news conference with Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller to provide an update on its response to Hurricane Milton.
the weather authority Sunshine, isolated showers, and warm temperatures in store for Sunday The Weather Authority predicts that we will start the day with temperatures in the 70s and top out in the mid-to upper 80s.
Manasota Key business reacts to partial reopening after Hurricane Milton Charlotte County reopened the north end of Manasota Key on Saturday at 4 p.m. following safety concerns caused by Hurricane Milton.
LCEC to stage outreach tent in Sanibel LCEC announced that they will stage an outreach tent at 1700 Periwinkle Way on Monday, October 14.
Fort Myers Beach works to recover from Hurricane Milton For the first time since Hurricane Milton ravaged the area, Fort Myers Beach officially reopened to the public Saturday morning.
North end of Manasota Key open to residents and businesses According to Charlotte County, the north end of Manasota Key opened to residents and businesses at 4 p.m on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Harry Chapin Food Bank holds emergency food distributions after Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many Southwest Florida residents are facing increased hardship, including food insecurity.
President Biden approves federal aid for Florida after Hurricane Milton President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
ENGLEWOOD Hurricane Milton survivors face delays as FEMA aid remains unavailable In the wake of Hurricane Milton, many Floridians are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives, but financial assistance from the government is in short supply.
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FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: 150 agencies partner with Harry Chapin Food Bank to fight food insecurity in SWFL The Harry Chapin Food Bank does its part to feed 250,000 people every month. But, they don’t do it alone. In fact, Harry Chapin partners with more than 150 agencies including churches and non-profits to get food to people in our community who so desperately need it. Part of the pandemic protocol at Community Cooperative […]
WINK NEWS WINK Feeds Families: Team up with us in our March to a Million Meals Southwest Florida is marching to feed a growing need in our community. WINK News is teaming up with the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida for our march to a million meals. We are one-quarter of the way there with more than $100,000 raised for our $400,000 goal. The ultimate goal is to feed […]