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WEBDouglas McLeod Morton, born August 17, 1939, in London, England, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, at the age of 85. A graduate of Roan School for Boys, Douglas pursued his passion for pharmacy at Chelsea School of Pharmacy, where he earned an honors degree and later a PhD. It was on the first […]
UPDATE: County provides update on storm | News, Sports, Jobs
WEB1 day ago — UPDATE: At about 4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 6, Lee County provided the following additional updates: Lee County Emergency Management urges residents to finalize their hurricane plans. Hurricane Milton is forecast to bring wind, life-threatening storm surge and localized flooding to Lee County this week. Residents need to: – Revisit their family emergency plan.
UPDATE: Storm-related updates from island organizations
WEB1 day ago — As of 7 p.m. today, Oct. 6, the following Sanibel and Captiva organizations had released information regarding Hurricane Milton: CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is closely monitoring Milton. As such it has implemented its evacuation plan, moving all students, patients and animal ambassadors from its campus to […]
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WEB6 days ago — F.I.S.H. providing flood buckets. September 28, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva reported that it has flood buckets available at 2422 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. It is also handing out buckets around the islands. Those in need can contact F.I.S.H. at 239-472-4775.
Captiva officials provide storm update
WEB1 day ago — At noon today, Oct. 6, the Captiva Island Fire Control District and the Captiva Community Panel (CCP) provided information regarding Tropical Storm Milton. Fire Chief Jeff Pawul provided the following key points: – Milton is forecasted to begin a slightly faster eastward to east-northeastward motion by Monday …
Helene floods Sanibel, Captiva and cuts off accesses
WEBSep 30, 2024 — When Hurricane Helene churned past Southwest Florida on Sept. 26, the islands were inundated with surge waters before the Category 4 storm made landfall in the Big Bend area just before midnight. Flooding and debris on the mainland side of the Sanibel Causeway forced a temporary closure of McGregor Boulevard leading up to the toll […]
City provides update post-storm | News, Sports, Jobs - SANIBEL …
WEBSep 28, 2024 — At about 11 a.m. today, Sept. 28, the city of Sanibel provided a post-Hurricane Helene update. – The island experienced on average 2-3 inches of rain. However, there was a tide of 2-3 feet and storm surge of about 3 feet above that, which combined with winds of 50-60 mph to create wave action estimated […]
Captiva fire: Continue to shelter in place
WEBSep 27, 2024 — At about 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the Captiva Island Fire Control District reported that none of the roads on the island are passable for normal vehicles at this point and the community should remain inside. “For the immediate future, definitely shelter in place,” Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said. He reported the high water vehicle […]
UPDATE: Captiva fire provides update post-storm
WEBSep 27, 2024 — UPDATE: At about 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the Captiva Island Fire Control District provided an update post-Hurricane Helene. The district highlighted the following for the island: – All roads on Captiva will reopen at 3 p.m. Emergency personnel will still be working in the area; please be cautious while driving on the roadways.
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
WEBOct 10, 2022 — AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Water streams past buildings on Sanibel's oceanfront on Sept. 30 following the passing of Hurricane Ian. The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall, including storm surge with an unprecedented inundation of 12 to 18 feet above ground level in Lee County and along the coastline.