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Hurricane debris from commercial property removed by state

Commercial property owners must apply for hurricane debris removal with the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Commercial businesses, strip malls, shopping malls, industrial parks, golf courses, commercial cemeteries, apartments, condominiums, and mobile home parks are considered ...

Citizen hurricane debris drop-off sites closed as of Saturday

The city of Cape Coral will close the two public hurricane debris drop-off sites as of Saturday, Dec. 17. The last day for use is Friday, Dec. 16. The number of citizens bringing vegetation and construction and demolition debris to the drop-off sites has decreased significantly, city ...

How to apply for FEMA assistance if your home is a boat

BRANDON, Fla. - If a boat was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida – and the boat sustained hurricane damage - FEMA may be able to help. Survivors living in one of the 26 counties designated for federal assistance are encouraged to apply. You ...

Sanibel traffic alert

The increase in residents, business owners, and contractors visiting the island is causing traffic congestion. Expect heavy traffic conditions and considerable wait time when traveling on island from 7 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Plan non-essential trips around this time frame. ...

Adios, Ian

It was a wave good-bye to Hurricane Ian and a thank you to first responders in the front lines of the storm last Saturday in downtown Fort Myers. An outdoor salute at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in the River District also raised cash for hurricane relief and was for a traditional burning ...