Power outages in Cape Coral affecting family with newborn

Residents in Cape Coral are getting frustrated because Sunday’s lightning storm knocked the power out again when some only had power for a little while. But the Moore family has a lot more at stake because they have a baby girl born just before Ian hit Florida. As of Monday afternoon, LCEC says more than […]

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Comcast connection and service progress to SWFL residents

Comcast is working hard to get a connection back to its customers after the damage Hurricane Ian caused. According to Comcast, its response team is made up of more than 1,700 technicians, and network maintenance and engineering specialists continue to make steady progress in repairing damages to equipment and infrastructure from Hurricane Ian. Comcast is […]

FEMA

The wait to get help from FEMA and insurance companies

There are several steps you have to take to get help from FEMA. First, you apply on disasterassistance.gov, and depending on your situation, a representative will come to your home to check out the damage. Insurance companies are already approaching a crisis point with what is happening in Florida. Then, with thousands of claims likely […]

Residents allowed to return to Florida island slammed by Hurricane Ian

Residents were allowed to return to a coastal island that was decimated by Hurricane Ian on Saturday with a warning from the governor that the disaster isn’t over. Many of the homes still standing on Estero Island lack basic services, so portable restrooms, hand-washing stations, shower trailers, and other essentials were trucked in for residents who want […]

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Cape Coral parish food distribution helping those in need

The City of Cape Coral, like so much of Southwest Florida, was pummeled by Hurricane Ian. So, to help residents, the city is providing free water, tarps, and charging stations at different locations in Cape Coral. Food stacked high and helpful hands to distribute them to those in need packed Cape Vineyard Community Church on […]

LEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

Repairing Lee County schools on the ‘not ready to open’ list

Different schools in Lee County are still considered “not ready to open” but work is being done to change that. Lee County’s Cypress Lake Middle School was one of the schools considered “Not ready to open”. But, a nearby truck that says “Catastrophe response team” has crews cleaning and working to get the school open […]

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Duo accused of looting at Fort Myers Beach claiming to help cleanup

Ernesto Pedroso Martinez, 34, and Noel Morales, 54, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly looting on Fort Myers Beach. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the duo drove from Homestead to Fort Myers and claimed they were going to assist in cleanup efforts on the beach. Martinez and Morales were seen stealing items from […]

Resource Center

Points of Distribution for Lee County residents needing food and water

Lee County is working with state and federal agencies to consolidate Points of Distribution (PODs) for residents that need food and water in the wake of Hurricane Ian. According to Lee County reports, the Points of Distribution will be available daily between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Points of Distribution locations that are still open: […]

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Mobile Blue Roof sign up in Englewood on Sunday and Monday

A Blue Roof mobile collection vehicle will be in Charlotte County on Sunday and Monday to help people sign up in the Hurricane Ian aftermath. According to a news release, the Blue Roof program will be set up near the FEMA Disaster Relief Center, which is at Home Depot, 12621 S. McCall Road in Englewood […]

Gov. DeSantis spoke in Fort Myers Beach after touring Ian cleanup efforts

On Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Fort Myers Beach to tour the area as it cleans up the widespread damage left by Hurricane Ian. In a press conference, DeSantis addressed plans, concerns, and other efforts being taken to fix everything at Fort Myers Beach. Residents wanted to know when they would be able to […]