In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Florida’s Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued an emergency order that…
Month: September 2022
FDOT Announces I-75 Closure Due to Rising River
I-75 is closed between mile markers 179 and 191 Please be advised that the Myakka River…
Power outage numbers and maps
Power companies across the area have started working to restore power to affected areas. TECO said…
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center…
Florida gas tax holiday to go into effect Saturday
Saturday marks the beginning of Florida’s month-long gas tax holiday, which Gov. Ron DeSantis sought from…
2 confirmed dead on Sanibel as the island disconnected from the mainland
Sanibel Island officials said Thursday two people died and rescuers evacuated at least 40 who were not…
Lee Health evacuating 400 patients to Collier hospitals; another 400 will be moved out of Lee County
Lee Health is evacuating up to 400 patients to hospitals in Collier County because of water pressure losses…
Did Hurricane Ian damage your home or vehicle? Hurricane Ian victims may apply to FEMA for financial help
President Biden declared much of Florida a major disaster area on Thursday following Hurricane Ian’s destructive…
Devastation in Lee County
This morning Sheriff Carmine Marceno took a tour of Lee County to begin assessing the damage…
Essential information for SWFL residents
As Southwest Florida begins to recover from Hurricane Ian. We are working to collect essential information…
Section of the causeway to Sanibel is wiped out
JUST BEFORE THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY — Under the toll plaza sign — 1/2 a mile out…
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to…
Lee County Residents: Use Bottled Water
Due to water system distribution pipeline damage in Lee County, a countywide boil water notice has…
Photos of the Health Park Hospital Parking Lot
We have been tolled but not confirmed that the first floor of Health Park Hospital was…
Are you having trouble contacting people in SW Florida after Ian?
Internet connectivity drastically went down Wednesday afternoon in southwest Florida as Hurricane Ian closed in on…
Lee County has issued a curfew
Lee County has issued a curfew as Ian passes through Southwest Florida. Curfew hours will begin…
Comcast opens free Xfinity WiFi hotspots
As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, Comcast announced it’s opening up a network of free Xfinity WiFi…
Central Massachusetts native riding out Hurricane Ian in Lehigh Acres Fl
Central Massachusetts native Steve Balestrieri now lives in Lehigh Acres Florida and is near the middle…
Remembering Those with Disabilities Before, During and After the Hurricane
Written by Trimmel Gomes In an appeal to the public as Hurricane Ian barreled toward Florida,…
WE ARE ALL SAMARITANS
Written by Van Yandell John 4: 9 “Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How…
Hurricane Ian made landfall as Category 4 150 mph winds
Bands of wind and rain continue to batter the west coast of Florida even as Hurricane…
Lehigh Acres Fire Department
From Lehigh Acres Fire Chief Robert DiLallo, As we wait out the storm, many of our…
Lehigh Acres Fire Dept Update
The hardest thing about waiting for this storm out is knowing we can’t respond right now…
Extreme Wind Warning
Beginning: 2022-09-28T19:03:00
Ending: 2022-09-28T22:00:00
New Alert
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RUSKIN HAS ISSUED A EXTREME WIND WARNING FOR…SOUTHEASTERN MANATEE COUNTY IN…
Hurricane Ian Makes Category 4 Landfall In Southwest Florida
Hurricane Ian has made landfall on the southwest Florida coast as a strong Category 4 storm…
Lee County Sheriff command unit Floating down Ft Myers Beach
Lee County Sheriff’s command unit parked at Margaritaville on Ft Myers Beach has washed down Estero…
Hurricane Ian – Shelter In Place Household Information
Shelter in Place Survey Hurricane Ian – Shelter In Place Household Information In an effort to…
IAN IS COMING AND SO IS ETERNITY
Written by Van Yandell Matthew 24: 38-39 “For as in the days that were before the…
Lee County Sheriff Update on 911
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in Southwest Florida this afternoon. As the weather worsens…
The current view outside Station 104 off Sunshine Blvd in Lehigh Acres
The current view outside Station 104, off Sunshine Blvd in Lehigh Acres, FL. #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/phu4pgMrtz —…
Emergency services are now suspended until weather conditions improve
According to Lehigh Acres Fire, Emergency services are now suspended until weather conditions improve. A prioritized…
RSW will close tonight Sept. 27 at 9 p.m.
RSW Update: All operations will cease and RSW will close tonight, Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. Please…