Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024, as a Category 3 storm. Fort Myers suffered massive storm surge.

Numerous residential projects are underway or planned throughout Lee County, including large developments like Kingston and Verdana Village. Lee County issued 994 single-family building permits in ...

The Naples and Fort Myers Beach piers have been repeatedly damaged by hurricanes and rebuilt over the past century. Residents are passionate about the piers' return, viewing them as centerpieces of ...