Live updates tracking news and messaging from Collier County officials as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward the west coast of Florida.

Hurricane Milton is headed for the west coast of Florida, and right now, it's not clear where it will hit ― but several evacuations in Southwest Florida have already been announced. The city of Marco Island has issued a voluntary evacuation notice in advance of Hurricane Milton, the first in Collier County.

Collier County began bracing for Hurricane Milton, with Marco Island issuing a voluntary evacuation Oct. 6 for the island and Goodland, and the county following with a voluntary mandatory evacuation warning Oct.

In St. Johns County, learn your evacuation zone by visiting the St. Johns County Emergency Management website . Knowing your zone lets you know when an evacuation has been ordered in your area. (Live outside of St. Johns? Check Duval , Clay and Nassau .)

Press has reporters and photographers covering the latest news in Collier County as residents, businesses and officials prepare for Milton.