After much of SWFL weathered Hurricane Helene, Lee County is initiating a major cleanup effort in response to storm surge flooding.

Several beaches experienced significant sand displacement, and public buildings in areas like Pine Island and Boca Grande saw between two and 22 inches of water intrusion, county staff reported.

On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award design contracts for public amenities on the Sanibel Causeway Island and the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp.

Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Oct. 1 to authorize construction engineering and inspection services for various repairs to restore the function of the Matlacha Drawbridge.

Hurricane Helene spared Southwest Florida a direct hit but caused significant flooding and damage across Lee County.

ERWIN — Gov. Bill Lee addressed the widespread destruction in Unicoi County on Tuesday afternoon following the devastating ...

On Saturday, Lee County staff brought two giant water pumps to clear standing water off of Gasparilla Boulevard. The pumps worked all night. This Sunday mor ...

The crash happened Saturday night on 12th Avenue NE, a dead-end road in Collier County, northeast of Wilson Boulevard N and ...

Hurricane Helene is moving up and through the Gulf of Mexico. This blog provides the latest impacts and development in Lee County.

Power outages are expected to be reported in the Fort Myers area and Lee County as Hurricane Helene makes its way through Florida. Helene became a hurricane Wednesday and is forecast to strengthen to ...

A hurricane (Helene) is expected to develop in the Gulf of Mexico this week and we will provide live updates on impact in Lee ...