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Monday contractor access to Boca Grande, coordination team still on island. Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 13, 2024 – Lee County Government has additional updates for Boca Grande residents: Beginning at noon Monday, Oct. 14, contractors will be able to access Boca Grande. Contractors will need to show identification and some type of….
Storm Center | Boca Beacon
Oct 11, 2024 — Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over ocean water and often move toward land. Hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rain, storm surge (rise in water level), flooding and tornadoes. These storms are dangerous and can cause damage to places far inland. Prepare now so you can stay safe. Learn More.
The Boca Beacon’s Hurricane Watch
Sep 23, 2022 — This running report was created for readers to be able to find up-to-date information regarding 2022 tropical storms and hurricanes.You can see real time updates by scrolling down to the dates and times listed for each entry (after the list of things you should know about Boca Grande storm information.). You can also find up-to-the-minute storm information for this area on our Facebook page ...
News - Boca Beacon
October 3, 2024. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, local fire departments, including the Boca Grande Fire Department, are responding to alarms relating to lithium batteries. When exposed to water, these batter…. September 29, 2024. Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water.
Breaking News - Boca Beacon
Oct 13, 2024 — Tuesday: Last minute briefs for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island. October 8, 2024. Some briefs as they come in to the Boca Beacon, from county sources and the Boca Grande Fire Department. Lee County and Charlotte County have asked for evacuations on coastal island and coastal zo…. 1.
Some observations from Gasparilla Island just after Hurricane Milton
October 11, 2024. By Staff Report. While residents are not yet allowed back, numerous crews are on island today, and were there yesterday. Below are first-hand observations from Gasparilla Island on Thursday from George “Bo” Hambrick, who is a volunteer for the Aux Com communications project for the Boca Grande Fire Department.
Boca Grande debris plan for Lee County; Charlotte plan link here; …
Sep 29, 2024 — This was updated Monday, Sept. 30, and newer stories. Information on sand and debris is now available here.. After surveying across Gasparilla Island, it appears that at absolute minimum, dozens of houses have been severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, and many more with substantial damage.
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Oct 12, 2024 — Tuesday: Last minute briefs for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island. October 8, 2024. Some briefs as they come in to the Boca Beacon, from county sources and the Boca Grande Fire Department. Lee County and Charlotte County have asked for evacuations on coastal island and coastal zo….
Charlotte County opens barrier islands | Boca Beacon
1 day ago — October 18, 2024. By Staff Report. Charlotte County’s bridgeless barrier islands have reopened to residents and businesses, including Palm Island and Little Gasparilla. As residents return, we urge them to exercise caution: • FPL continues to work to restore power. • Use caution crossing Don Pedro Island’s Anne Merry Bridge.
Breaking News - Boca Beacon
Sep 29, 2024 — The storm PTC 9, expected to be named Helene, will pass through the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday and Thursday. The storm is a large area, and even if not in the cone, expect high winds and higher …