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

The new $90M Lee County bridge will replace the current span, but have more navigation clearance for boats and a lifespan of ...

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 ...

LITTLE PINE ISLAND BRIDGE: The Florida Department ... from north of Crescent Street to north of Hurricane Pass Bridge in Lee County. Improvements include modifying the Matanzas Pass Bridge to ...

Hurricane Ian forever changed the ... in coordination with Lee County, is reconstructing the Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha. The limits of the Project are County Road 78 (Pine Island ...

The project that started in early 2021 was delayed by COVID-19 and hurricanes. FDOT has promised a completed project this spring.

Florida experiences a higher frequency of tornadoes per square mile than any other U.S. state, including Oklahoma. Spring and summer are the most active periods for tornadoes in Florida, with ...

A view of the immediate future in Southwest Florida’s business world was akin to a cowboy easing back on the reins. But there ...

The Little Pine Island Bridge is being rebuilt as part of recent hurricane recovery efforts ... More: FDOT flags Lee County road project. Announces steps to accelerate completion of first phase ...

See photos Tornadoes were a major threat during Hurricane Milton, and dozens roared across Lee County neighborhoods like Pine Lakes in North Fort Myers and island communities like Matlacha.