Damage from Hurricane Milton was just too much for her ... before taking a plane back to the island on Saturday. “I’m coming back. My kids don’t want me to, but it’s my decision.

Forecasters have predicted Lee County would see 8-12 feet of storm surge as Hurricane Milton ... that more precarious than on Florida’s barrier islands. On Pine Island, a barrier island largely ...

The Sanibel Causeway was significantly damaged during Hurricane Ian when the strong Category 4 storm hit SWFL on Sept. 28, ...

The project started in late 2024 and is only in Phase 1 of three phases. The work is causing stress for resident, business ...

Florida experiences a higher frequency of tornadoes ... with evidence of tornadoes touching down in the Matlacha and Pine Island area and North Fort Myers, where a small community was torn apart ...

MATLACHA – To our valued community, we are pleased to share weekly updates on the ongoing construction of the Pine Island Bridge and the steps being taken to accelerate the project. We are committed ...

The Little Pine Island Bridge has been a main focus of recovery for southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian damaged it in 2022, ...

Florida’s most deadly tornado outbreaks have historically occurred in the spring during February, March, and April, according to the University of Florida Emergency Management. Strong to violent ...

It started in September of 2022 with Hurricane Ian ... which connects Pine Island with Matlacha. The Florida Department of Transportation is in charge of the project, which is currently in ...