The Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued an alert for Southwest Florida residents and visitors, warning the public to stay away from local waters.

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

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.

Hurricane Helene packed a punch. While Collier County took a hit, it didn't compare to the devastation seen in other parts of ...