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These local design professionals we know are offering furnishings that can be picked up in store or quickly delivered.  FORT MYERS:  City Mattress: (4 locations through Fort Myers) Discounted floor models are available throughout the store: chests, dressers, sleeper sofas, mattresses, bed frames and headboards. There is also a high inventory of items in stock currently at the […]

From Naples to Fort Myers to Cape Coral and Punta Gorda, our region has been devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Ian, which slammed our state on Wednesday. While recovery efforts are quickly underway, many areas still find themselves without electricity or running water. Many businesses remain closed or are functioning with limited hours and crews. […]

Florida residents with storm-generated debris from Hurricane Ian should follow instructions from local officials about sorting materials and placing them on the curb for collection. Debris Separation Localities frequently ask residents to sort debris into various categories. Hazardous Waste. Examples: oil, batteries, pesticides, cleaning supplies, compressed gas, and paints. (Note: If you suspect that materials […]

The Secret Service, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, has established a drone flight restriction from 12:15 pm on October 5, 2022, through 5:45 pm PM on October 5, 2022. It is standard practice for the Secret Service to work with the FAA and other federal, state, and local partners to accomplish our protective […]

Days after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida, the storm’s effects are still ravaging parts of the state. Bridges to barrier islands are washed out, roadways are flooded and some areas are seeing a lack of power or water. The situation in many areas isn’t expected to improve for several days because waterways are overflowing, leaving the rain […]

Registered LCEC SmartHub users can check to see if their service has been restored by going into their SmartHub dashboard. Once logged in, click on contact us / track issue status. When your status has been restored, your dashboard will show the recent outages. Click here to view your dashboard. For non-registered users, LCEC recommends […]

Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses, and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors. If a FEMA Inspector comes to […]

Dry air on the backside of hurricane Ian has officially ended the rainy season in SW Florida! We will benefit from some beautiful weather as clean and recovery efforts continue across the area. Look for lots of sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 80s with completely dry conditions through Tuesday. Nights will be […]

Lee Health hospitals are trying to return to normalcy after Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida. Many rumors spread across social media regarding local hospitals being without power or water. In a statement, Lee Health debunked the rumors of the local hospitals being without power or water. Lee Health also made clear that the hospitals […]

As water is restored in Cape Coral, The City of Cape Coral is reminding residents on city utilities that we are under a precautionary citywide boil water notice. Water is safe for showering, but do not drink or use it to brush your teeth. The City of Cape Coral is urging residents to refrain from […]