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Collier County extends local State of Emergency
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners has extended the State of Local Emergency for all territory within the legal boundaries of Collier County, including all incorporated and unincorporated areas, due to Hurricane Milton. The original Proclamation/Resolution was issued on October 7, 2024, expiring on October 14, 2024. It is now extended an additional seven days…
Read MoreArmy Corps to outsource Florida 404 permitting
A letter sent by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) indicates the federal government plans to hand off some portion of Florida wetlands permitting to a third-party contractor. The letter, dated Sept. 30, informs stakeholders that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division has selected SES Energy Services LLC to support several…
Read MoreLee County government offices, operations back to regular hours Monday
Lee County Government department offices will reopen with normal hours Monday, Oct. 14, and will resume normal operations. The county closed at noon Monday, Oct. 7, in advance of Hurricane Milton. The county continues Hurricane Milton recovery efforts this weekend with key personnel. For information, visit www.leegov.com/departments. Hurricane Milton operational updates are available at www.leegov.com/storm.
Read MoreLee County offers residents updates on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
Lee County continues to work with partners throughout the community to restore services to its residents, including electrical power, fuel supply and transportation infrastructure. Power restoration remains a high priority and the service providers, LCEC and FPL, have substantial resources deployed in Lee County. As of 1 p.m. Friday: 69,990 LCEC customers were without power.…
Read MoreUSPS makes statement on Florida operations and hurricane recovery
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…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis issues updates on state response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida in St. Petersburg to provide updates on immediate response efforts for Hurricane Milton. As of this morning, approximately 2.4 million Floridians are without power. The State of Florida has restored…
Read MoreCollier County facilities to reopen for business on Friday
As the community recovers from Hurricane Milton, Collier County Government will resume regular business, with facilities and services reopening on Friday, Oct. 11. All Collier County Parks are open. Some have service limitations and accessibility issues. Closed Friday Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples Vanderbilt Beach Library, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples Marco Island…
Read MoreBonita Springs gives updates on Hurricane Milton recovery
Hurricane Milton brought damaging storm surge to coastal areas throughout Bonita Springs and tornado and wind damage across the community. The City continues to ask residents to remain in place and avoid travel as much as possible. There are downed powerlines in the roadway, and some are potentially live. Debris is still being removed from…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton
FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Businesses in the following counties, including sole proprietors, are eligible to…
Read MoreCurfew in effect on Fort Myers Beach
With Hurricane Milton quickly approaching, the Town of Fort Myers Beach has implemented a curfew. Beginning at 10 pm Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, a 24-hour daily general curfew is hereby imposed during this state of local emergency. The curfew prohibits any pedestrian or vehicular movement within the town limits of the Town of Fort Myers…
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