Almost 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, affecting 3,832 acres. Conditions across the state range from abnormally dry to extreme drought. NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System ...

Eight counties in Florida are under 'extreme' drought conditions as more dry and warm weather is on the way while coastal ...

Almost 90 wildfires are burning across Florida, affecting 2,782 acres. Don't expect conditions to improve anytime ...

Lee County had extensive damage from 1 hurricane in a 54-year period. Now it's 3 in 3 years. How are apartments and modular ...

Lee County, Florida is experiencing extreme drought conditions, hitting 600 on the Keetch Byram Drought Index. High winds and low humidity have prompted red flag warnings, increasing wildfire risk.

Note to readers: The News-Press will share the Florida Department of Transportation's District One Roadwatch report, which provides the latest details on the FDOT projects underway in Lee County.

Lee County Schools will implement new start and end times for the 2025-2026 school year. The change aims to improve bus routes, reduce delays, and increase high school instructional time. Lee County ...

“Wild Florida is disappearing before our eyes," Carter warned. For now, the preserve will remain a non-public zone, but Carter said the county will evaluate the land, remove any invasive ...

Lee is reportedly considering Florida, St. John's and Duke. Florida basketball has some massive holes to fill at guard in 2025-26. Starters Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard are ...

Rip currents are most common in the winter months for Florida, but they can occur during ... Coastal Charlotte, and Coastal Lee. The warning notes that rip currents can sweep "even the best ...