FORT MYERS, Fla. — Just over two weeks after Hurricane Milton ripped through Southwest Florida, residents are still dealing with power surges frying appliances.
Fort Myers resident Donna Porter says she lost appliances like her oven and dishwasher. Porter said she heard a popping noise on Friday night, and she realized something was wrong.
“My fan made a real funny noise and scared me. I got up and turned it off, and I heard a popping sound. I smelled something burning, and when I pulled the plug from the outlet, it was hot,” Porter said…