Lee County, Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton Thursday recap: Impact reports on Lee County, beaches and inland
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida Wednesday night, Oct. 9. See impacts from the storm in Lee County.
Hurricane Milton live coverage: Lee County bracing as storm moves closer to Florida
The News-Press has reporters and photographers covering the latest news in Lee County as residents, businesses and officials prepare for Milton.
Lee County Milton update: No deaths, say sheriff, Sen. Rick Scott
Scott cautioned residents to stay inside, not walk through standing water and not to touch powerlines. "It's still dangerous," he reminded people.
See Lee County power outage map after Hurricane Milton swamps state
Power outages were reported in Lee County after Hurricane Milton made its way across Florida. Approximately 50,000 utilities crewmembers are in Florida working to restore power as quickly as possible, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference Thursday.
Hurricane Milton may be headed for Lee County: What's my evacuation zone?
Hurricane Milton is headed for the west coast of Florida, and right now, it's not clear where it will hit – but at least one evacuation in Lee County has already been announced.
Lee County opens six more shelters as Hurricane Milton nears
Lee County opened six additional shelters Tuesday morning as Hurricane Milton approaches. Residents in Evacuation Zones A and B, and those in mobile homes, are urged to evacuate by tonight.
Lee County urges residents to prepare as Hurricane Milton heads for Florida
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on Lee County urging residents to prepare as Hurricane Milton nears and shelters prepare to open
Hurricane Milton live updates: Lee County orders Zone A and B mandatory evacuations
Live updates tracking news and messaging from Lee County as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward the west coast of Florida.
When will Lee County schools open after Hurricane Milton? What to know
Damage assessments are underway to ensure schools are safe to re-enter as a result of Hurricane Milton hitting SW FL.
Lee County evacuations: What you need to know as Hurricane Milton approaches
Emergency shelters will open at 3 p.m. Monday at the following locations: All Lee County shelters accept pets, but they must be in a crate or on a leash. For more information on evacuation zones and shelters,
Lee Co. Sheriff: Teen admits involvement in 16-year-old’s death
Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, the sheriff’s office says it received a call from the Rochelle Police Department regarding a ...
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"Significant progress" made in restoring power to Lee County residents
The company said thousands of homes in Northwest Cape Coral, Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island are back on the grid as of ...
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Lee County launches cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene's impact
Though much of SW FL survived Hurricane Helene’s impact, Lee County is calling for a major cleanup effort after storm surge flooded parts of the region Thursday. In a public meeting Tuesday ...
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Former Lee County investigator Ed Fugitt passed away
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the death of a former investigator. Ed Fugitt, 70, ...
Flesh-eating bacteria infections spike in Lee, Collier County after hurricanes Helene, Milton
There have been 5 confirmed Vibrio vulnificus infections in Lee and Collier counties since hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted SW FL, FDOH reports.
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3 arrested after 2 carjackings in Lee County leaves cars totaled
Both vehicles crashed, and the men inside them were taken to jail. One of the carjacking victims told WINK News that as soon as the car pulled up next to her, she knew something was wrong. All three ...
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Lee County tops Dougherty in Fall Ball finale
LEESBURG - The Lee County boys basketball team took home the trophy for the Go Hard SOWEGA Fall basketball league Saturday ...
Lee Health set to go private after board vote; one hurdle left
Becoming a private, nonprofit system allows for expanding out of Lee County. It is one of the largest public hospital systems ...