Some residents said evacuation orders came too late. Gov. Ron DeSantis said forecasts left few options.…
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National Guard at Veterans Park
Lee County, along with state and federal partners, has opened Food & Water Points of Distribution…
Disabled cars on Sunshine Blvd
More than 15 disabled cars flooded because of high water on Sunshine Blvd
President Biden, first lady to visit Florida to see Ian’s devastation
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Florida next week, according to…
RSW Update 10/1
RSW Update 10/1, 3:30 p.m.: The airport is working closely with all our partners including airlines,…
FEMA has two Mobile Morgue trailers at RSW
Morgue trailer, disaster response unit, or a temporary refrigerated morgue truck, Morgue System can handle 56…
Relief and rescue continue after hurricane Ian for Lehigh Acres
1. Members of the National Guard distribute relief packages to southwest Floridians in the wake of…
Gov DeSantis in Ft Myers
Sheriff Carmine Marceno is briefing with Governor Ron DeSantis at the National Guard donation site at…
Note from Candidate Eric Engelhart
As your candidate for Florida House District 77 encourages you to donate to the following not-for-profits:…
Lee County Food & Water Points of Distribution (PODs) from 8 am – 5 pm daily
Lee County, along with state and federal partners, are opening Food & Water Points of Distribution…
Health Park Medical Center without running water faces a sanitation crisis in the wake of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has created a burgeoning biohazard situation in at least one Florida hospital close to where the storm…
Red Cross Helps 4 People Affected by a Home Fire in Lehigh Acres
Earlier today, local American Red Cross volunteer members of the Disaster Action Team, from the Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter, responded…
Federal Disaster Assistance Available for Storm Damage Losses
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is preparing to render federal disaster assistance as quickly as possible to…
Insurance companies are blocked from dropping property coverage for 60 days
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Florida’s Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued an emergency order that…
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…