As a part of the Emergency Restoration of the Sanibel Causeway, crews continue work on McGregor Boulevard and the Sanibel Causeway from Port Comfort Road to Sanibel Island. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public access, ...
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, as a part of the permanent restoration of the Pine Island Causeway, a 20-minute closure is scheduled for 3 a.m. The contractor will be mobilizing equipment so crews can begin driving sheet piling on the north side. Traffic configurations will be changing as the work ...
The Cape Coral City Council approved an overall budget of $1,095,678,549, a 13.25% increase over the fiscal year 2023 budget, during its first budget hearing Thursday night. Council also approved the operation millage rate at 5.3694 mills, which is 12.99 percent more than the rollback rate, ...
Two beach accesses on Fort Myers Beach are temporarily closed. Lanark and Gulf Drive are undergoing restoration with sand that was displaced last week by Hurricane Idalia, town officials said. The sand has been sifted and cleaned and is being stored at Newton Beach Park until it can be ...
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is advising the public not to enter the water due to the possible increased risk of water-borne illness. Water quality has been affected by Hurricane Idalia. Swimming is not recommended. Public beaches Heavy winds and rain can negatively impact ...
According to a news release from Florida SouthWestern State College will resume all normal operations and classes on Thursday, Aug. 31. Students should proceed to classes as normal.
Those who are unable to attend the Jaycee Park Community Forum on from 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Mercola Market, can provide feedback online. The city has created a survey for feedback on the proposed Jaycee Park designs. Questions as participants to select from one of two concepts for splash pad ...
Hurricane Idalia did not make a hit on Fort Myers Beach but the passing of its outer bands off the coast left widespread flooding downtown and on numerous side streets. Storm surge from the Gulf of Mexico was felt particularly in the heart of downtown and on Main Street. The town felt ...
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Tuesday issued an update on the contaminated gas incident official say was due to human error caused by Citgo. After emergency inspections and testing, FDACS has determined the following: Six stations did not receive the ...
Lee County residents are urged to use caution today even as Hurricane Idalia has move well away from the area. Coastal street flooding is still present and is expected to occur again midafternoon today at high tide. Officials advise residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary trips as gusty ...
