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City of Cape Coral isn’t offering sandbags, but one Cape Coral local is
“Research shows that sandbags are not very effective against storm surge. Most homes require over 300 sandbags to have them ...
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City of Cape Coral holds press conference; here are 10 takeaways
Cape Coral held a press conference Monday morning to discuss Hurricane Milton. Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter says storm surge ...
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Punta Gorda residents, businesses brace for Hurricane Milton
With Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall somewhere along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Oct. 9, some Punta Gorda hotels ...
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Lee County coastal businesses evacuate merchandise as Hurricane Milton approaches
As Hurricane Milton began making its way across the Gulf of Mexico to a precise destination yet unknown on Florida’s Gulf ...
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Mandatory evacuation ordered for Fort Myers Beach
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the entire island. As Hurricane Milton moves towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, many are springing into action to gather the ...
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Fort Myers Beach braces for Hurricane Milton after Helene
WINK News’ team coverage brings us to Fort Myers Beach, an area prone to storm surge and still recovering from Hurricane Helene. WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Town of Fort Myers Beach ...
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El Jobean autoshop reopens after Helene
A man is determined to keep his business open after facing Helene's wrath. The location was flooded but the shop is open again.
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Downtown Fort Myers Post Office temporarily closed again
The downtown Fort Myers Post Office is closed again after reopening at the end of May due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Adopt a Mangrove event helps protect Sanibel’s shoreline
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation invited you to adopt your very own mangrove tree. The program allows volunteers to ...