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For safety, curfews remain for much of SWFL, including all of the unincorporated Collier County and the city of Naples, between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Hurricane Ian wiped out water and electricity to Pine Island. But residents remain ​​​​​​​– and theyre fighting for some sense of normalcy.

Pine Island residents and volunteers say Lee County Sheriffs Office deputies have stopped volunteers from dropping supplies and rescuing people.

An elderly couple returns to Pine Island after evacuating in the face of Hurricane Ian. They werent sure what they would — our wouldnt — find.

For safety, curfews remain for much of SWFL, including all of the unincorporated Collier County and the city of Naples, between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Hurricane Ian: Supplies are headed to Pine Island, which has been difficult to reach, in part due to Sheriff Carmine Marcenos agency limiting access.

By PAULETTE LeBLANC pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com According to Pine Island Centennial Bank manager Elsie Stearns, islanders are trying to work through a great

Pine Island residents and volunteers say Lee County Sheriffs Office deputies have stopped volunteers from dropping supplies and rescuing people.

Hurricane Ian: Supplies are headed to Pine Island, which has been difficult to reach, in part due to Sheriff Carmine Marcenos agency limiting access.

An elderly couple returns to Pine Island after evacuating in the face of Hurricane Ian. They werent sure what they would — our wouldnt — find.