The Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation donates $250K to support nurses at Lee Health after Hurricane Ian

November 7, 2022

Lee Health Foundation announced the organization received a generous donation of $250,000 from The Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation for the Lee Health Employee Relief Fund. The gift will support the healthcare heroes who cared selflessly for their patients during and after Hurricane Ian, separating them from their families, experiencing devastating loss, and still putting their patients first. “Many of our nurses lost contact with their families and watched as their cars were flooded in our hospitals’ parking lots, yet they continued to provide compassionate care. ...

Biden-Harris administration delivers over $2 Billion in federal support for Floridians to jumpstart recovery from Hurricane Ian

November 7, 2022

WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris Administration announced today it has delivered over $2 billion for Hurricane Ian recovery in Florida in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments. FEMA has provided $710 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency ...

FEMA, city host packed town hall

November 4, 2022

Update: Due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened at the Lake Kennedy Center on Friday will temporarily close. The DRC will be closed from Wednesday through Friday, with it reopening on Saturday, weather conditions permitting officials said. While this storm ...

Experts are here to help you salvage family treasures

November 4, 2022

Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian can learn how to salvage storm-damaged household treasures from preservation specialists visiting six Disaster Recovery Centers over the next two weeks. Among the heirlooms that might be saved are photos, artwork, quilts, important documents and other ...

Berne Davis Garden tours now available weekly on Tuesdays

November 4, 2022

The Berne Davis Botanical Garden, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, is currently open for Tuesday morning garden walks from now until May between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Beginning Dec. 1 and until Easter, the garden will also be open on Thursdays. Admission and parking are both free; handicap parking ...

Cape Council candidates put campaigns on back burner after Ian

November 3, 2022

It has been an election season unlike no other in Cape Coral: Over the last month, there has been little campaigning to speak of as incumbents and challengers alike devoted efforts to dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as well as helping friends and neighbors do the same. Debates and ...