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Sanibel beaches see rough waters and high winds as Hurricane Isaias rolls through Gulf
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Choppy waters and strong winds swept across the Sanibel Causeway on Friday as Hurricane Isaias approached Florida's Panhandle, surprising visitors and residents with the rough conditions. Doug "Rio" Grove, a visitor, described the sounds of the storm. "It sounded like a low-velocity steam train kind...
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Marco Patriots to help North Florida communities in the path of Hurricane Isaias
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — The Marco Patriots are heading to North Florida to help communities in the path of Hurricane Isaias. "We're hoping we're going to make an impact up there," said Marco Patriots volunteer Matt Melican. Matt Melican says the team has gathered critical supplies, loaded up trucks,...
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Manasota Key Road closed after flooding
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Manasota Key Road north of Blind Pass Beach is closed amidst coastal flooding
Englewood, Fla- Manasota Key Road is closed between the Blind Pass area and the county line due to coastal flooding associated with Hurricane Isaias, authorities say. Access is limited to local traffic only until further notice. Motorists should avoid the area and use alternate routes. Localized flooding and hazardous beach...
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Flood aftermath: Tow trucks rescue 22 flooded cars after heavy rain hits Naples Wednesday
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — The aftermath of Wednesday's flooding in downtown Naples continued Thursday as towing companies worked to remove vehicles that became stranded in floodwater. Others hoped the height of their vehicle would get them through. With more than 5 inches of rain, Naples Police says there were...
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Quick-moving on-and-off showers expected for the Gulf Coast Friday night
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Expect breezy and quick-moving showers for the Gulf Coast Friday night. We continue to see indirect impacts from Hurricane Isaias that will come in the form of brief showers moving south to north. Rain coverage won't be widespread, but some areas could see heavy downpours...
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Marco Patriots loading trucks, deploying Friday to Hurricane Isaias zones
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (WINK) — A local volunteer group is gearing up to head out and help communities hit hard by Hurricane Isaias. The Marco Patriots are already collecting supplies, loading up trucks and preparing to deploy in just a couple of days. The group heads to where help...
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Bonita Springs firefighters head north to assist with Hurricane Isaias
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WINK) — Six Bonita Springs firefighters departed Thursday morning to help Northern Florida communities prepare for Hurricane Isaias. The firefighters are members of Urban Search & Rescue–Florida Task Force 6, a multi-agency, multi-discipline search-and-rescue task force made up of emergency responders from across Southwest Florida.
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Several Naples roads that were underwater now clear after flooding
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — All roads in Naples are back open after heavy rain caused several roads to flood downtown Wednesday evening. With low tide hitting at 5 p.m. today and the floodwater receding, the City is finally catching a break from the downpours we’ve received today. According...
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Scattered storms Monday; Increasing rain chances this week
FORT MYERS, Fla. — We're off to a dry start this morning though scattered storms will develop by the late afternoon. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says storms will mainly favor inland communities east of I-75 for the evening. Conditions will stay warm and muggy Monday with highs in the low 90s. Overnight lows will fall into the mid-70s.
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Four years after Ian, barrier islands rebuild differently
Driving down Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach or cruising across Periwinkle Way on Sanibel Island show barrier island communities that are simultaneously sprinting toward recovery and running in place. Four years have passed since Hurricane Ian devastated the barrier islands. On Sept. 28, 2022, storm surge exceeded 15 feet...