Fort Myers, FL latest update: Everything to know in recovery after Hurricane Milton
Here is the latest in Fort Myers: As of Sunday, Oct. 13, there are 10,750 without power in Lee County. Florida Power & Light Company estimates 95% restored by end of day, Tuesday, Oct. 15. All but two Lee schools – Sanibel's and Fort Myers Beach Elementary – will open as usual Monday after Hurricane Milton closures, the district announced Saturday.
See how the Fort Myers area fared during Hurricane Milton in new helicopter video
Video from the Lee County Sheriff's Office shows sand-swept and partially flooded communities days after the hurricane made landfall.
Drone video: See what Fort Myers Beach looks like after Hurricane Milton
This drone video provides a view from high above of Fort Myers Beach, which has been hit by two hurricanes in the last two weeks.
Suspected tornado tears through Fort Myers, leaves behind significant damage from Hurricane Milton
Numerous tornadoes across the state were caught on camera, including a massive twister that crossed Alligator Alley on Interstate 75. Despite the high-profile nature of the storm, meteorologists won't have an exact tornado touchdown total until after the storm has passed.
Beach cam: Watch Hurricane Milton as it approaches Fort Myers Beach from Margaritaville
Evacuations have taken place, including on Fort Myers Beach which has been reported to be a "ghost town" this morning (Oct. 9). Fort Myers Beach was one of the hardest hit locations just over two years ago when historic Hurricane Ian clobbered Southwest Florida.
Hurricane Milton devastated Fort Myers, Lee County in Florida. How you can donate to help
Hurricane Milton devastated Fort Myers and Lee County in Florida. Here's how to donate to help with disaster relief for victims.
Hurricane Milton devastated Sarasota, Manatee County in Florida. How you can donate to help
Hurricane Milton devastated Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida. Here's how to donate to help with disaster relief for victims.
Hurricanes Helene, Milton devastate Florida wildlife sanctuary | Morning in America
The double dose of damage caused by two major storms in less than two weeks has locals in Floirda questioning their ability to rebuild. That includes efforts at the Bradenton Beach animal sanctuary Wildlife Inc.
NWS tornado report shows 116 mph winds near Page Field airport in Fort Myers
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Fort Myers Beach lifts Hurricane Milton curfew, residents, business owners optimistic
The Hurricane Milton-spurred curfews on Beach and in Bonita Springs have been lifted; Beach shrimp docks hold up against ...
Fort Myers girl, 7, dead after truck hits her on Gazelle Drive. What we know
Florida Highway Patrol say a pickup truck struck a seven-year-old North Fort Myers girl on Oct. 10. The crash is still under ...
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City-by-city Florida Hurricane Milton damage. What’s happening in Tampa, Sarasota and Southwest Florida
The main damage came from tornadoes, 55 tornado warnings had been issued across Southwest Florida. One tornado touched down in North Fort Myers in Lee County around 1 p.m. Wednesday, causing ...
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Palm trees in Fort Myers removed due to storm
Nordstrom Rack celebrated its grand opening Oct. 17 at Bell Tower in south Fort Myers. It did so with dozens of store fans ...