Posts by Jacob Ogles
Lee County to close two hurricane debris public drop-off sites due to declining use
The county will close two of the four hurricane debris public drop-off sites at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, due to the declining use from residents. The two closing locations are: 13801 Orange River Blvd., Buckingham 50 South Road, Fort Myers Residents in these areas who would like to use the sites listed above are…
Read MoreFlorida Commerce announces Disaster 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 MorePreservation specialists offer advice on salvaging treasured items
As Floridians recover from hurricane damage, preservation specialists will be in two Disaster Recovery Centers this week to offer advice about salvaging damaged items such as photos, artwork, textiles and other items. FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution co-sponsor the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a partnership of more than 60 national service organizations and federal…
Read MoreLee County to extend temporary permitting office on Pine Island and update hours of operation
Lee County Government is announcing an extension of the temporary permitting office on Pine Island to further assist residents to apply for permits to repair existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The Lee County Department of Community Development initially opened the temporary office three times a week at the Pine Island Public…
Read MoreLee County Legal Aid Society leaders, volunteer lawyers honored for pro-bono efforts
he top two attorneys and seven volunteer lawyers affiliated with the Lee County Legal Aid Society are among more than 30 “legal superstars” being honored for their work on behalf of low-income county residents in need of legal aid. The Lee County Bar Association’s annual Pro Bono Award winners included local judges, court officials and…
Read MoreMichelle Alvarez joins MARKIT as marketing associate
MARKIT Group/ContentClix announced the addition of Michelle Alvarez as the organization’s new marketing associate. Alvarez brings over 4 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Before joining MARKIT Group/ContentClix, Alvarez was a multimedia journalist at Fort Myers Broadcasting Company/WINK News. She is bilingual and holds a bachelor of arts degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Alvarez…
Read MoreBeasley Broadcast Group appoints Lauren Burrows Coleman as chief financial officer
Beasley Broadcast Group, a multi-platform media company, announced the appointment of Lauren Burrows Coleman as chief financial officer, effective Friday, November 1, 2024. Longtime CFO Marie Tedesco will retire from Beasley after 33 years of dedicated service to the company. Before joining Beasley, Burrows Coleman served as Global Head of Strategic Corporate and Commercial Finance at…
Read MoreSuncoast Credit Union Donates $850,000 to hurricane relief efforts
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, has announced an $850,000 donation to support recovery efforts throughout the state. The funds will be distributed among 13 nonprofit organizations that are providing critical services in the areas most affected by the storms,…
Read MoreHelene & Milton frequently asked questions about FEMA
What does Individual Assistance cover? FEMA’s Individual Assistance may include financial assistance for displacement, serious needs, temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-related expenses. This assistance cannot duplicate the benefits provided by other sources, such as insurance, and may not pay for all losses caused by a disaster.…
Read MoreUSPS gives update on operations after Hurricane Milton
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services and operations for many organizations – including the Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail and packages – throughout the entire Southeast region. The Postal Service is working closely with other federal agencies, including FEMA, to assist in the response. The Postal Service’s primary…
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