Cape woman killed in early-morning crash in Fort Myers
TRAFFIC UPDATE | I-75 northbound outside lanes reopen at Alico Road; southbound lanes remain closed
United Way receives $10,000 donation from Elevate Home Services
DOW identifies an Army casualty
FHP arrests homicide suspect in Lee County
State troopers took a man sought in a St. Petersburg homicide into custody following a standoff on I-75 that shut the highway down outside of Fort Myers Wednesday, and which has widely been reported to have involved guns being fired. The takedown operation began at approximately 12:30 p.m. ...
Beacon of Hope offering free financial advising session today
The Beacon of Hope is offering a free financial advising session for any island resident in need of assistance with household budgeting, retirement planning and additional services from 5-6 p.m., Wednesday July 22, at the Beacon of Hope Center of Excellence classroom, 5090 Doug Taylor Circle, ...
County urges residents to be ‘flood aware’ before the height of hurricane season
Lee County Government is encouraging homeowners to be “flood aware” before the height of the 2026 hurricane season to reduce their flood risk in Southwest Florida. Lee County urges residents to: • Know your hazard: Lee County has experienced severe weather in the past with extreme rainfall and tropical systems resulting in flooding in low-lying, coastal and riverine areas. This flooding has caused damage and flood losses to homes and buildings in all areas, whether they are high-risk special flood hazard areas or low- to moderate-risk flood zones. It is important for residents to know their flood hazard. • Buy flood insurance: Lee County is a voluntary participant in the ...
