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Lee County government offers update on Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is forecast to bring wind, life-threatening storm surge and localized flooding to Lee County later this week. Residents need to: Revisit their family emergency plan. Check their emergency supply kits. Secure objects around homes. Monitor local meteorologists’ reports. Sign up for AlertLee. Monitor www.leegov.com/storm and Lee County social media channels. Lee County anticipates announcing at…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach offers Hurricane Milton update
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Milton. The storm continues to quickly intensify as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation for the entire Island. For the safety of you and your family, the Town urges…
Read MoreCollier County Commissioners holding emergency meeting on Hurricane Milton
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold an Emergency Special Meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners chambers, third floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. The meeting will be broadcast live and close captioned on Collier Television and colliercountyfl.gov. The Board’s agenda will include, but…
Read MoreCollier County aandbags availability update
North Collier Regional Park/Sun-N-Fun Lagoon is OUT of sand and will not receive any more today; 60 tons of sand is en route to Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, and once it’s gone, that location will not receive any more today; Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park still has approximately 30 tons of sand available. It will not…
Read MoreFEMA – Disaster Survivor Assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Helene
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are assisting the communities most impacted by Hurricane Helene (those who experienced water intrusion and inundation). These representatives are helping residents navigate the federal disaster assistance process by registering them via tablets. The FEMA teams are already in our Lee County neighborhoods, so residents likely will see them out…
Read MoreHenderson Franklin welcomes Kelly Tackett to its business litigation team
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt announced Kelly Tackett has joined the firm as an associate in the business litigation department. Commenting on her new role at Henderson Franklin, she shares, “Joining Henderson Franklin is a tremendous opportunity, and I’m excited to build on my experiences during the Summer Associate Program. The firm’s commitment to excellence…
Read MoreHaylee Blessing joins Henderson Franklin’s trust and estate planning department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt announced Haylee Blessing has joined the firm as an associate in the estate and trust planning department. Based out of the firm’s Bonita Springs’ office, she brings a strong academic background and a passion for helping clients navigate estate planning matters. Reflecting on her new role at Henderson Franklin, Blessing…
Read MoreDisaster unemployment assistance is available to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Helene
FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Helene and are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. Eligible Floridians whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane…
Read More$60 million available through Emergency Bridge Loan Program to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene
FloridaCommerce announced the availability of $60 million to support local governments recovering from Hurricane Helene through the local government emergency bridge loan program. In the 2024 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature passed SB 1420, which was then signed into law by Governor DeSantis, extending the repayment term to 10 years. This thoughtful change by the…
Read MoreB&I Contractors promotes two electrical managers
B&I Contractors is pleased to announce the promotion of two dedicated electrical superintendents to managerial positions within the West Central and South West Florida regions. This strategic move will tailor strategies to local market conditions, optimize resource allocation, and effectively respond to customer needs. The newly appointed managers are: Rob McCool, Electrical Manager West Central…
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