FORT MYERS, Fla — The Florida State Department will begin a two-year plan, eventually improving route 82, and making the dangerous road safe for drivers and others who use it.
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Colorado State University calls for near-average hurricane season
Colorado State University is now calling for a near-average Atlantic basin hurricane season in 2023. The university released its second forecast of the year and increased the number of forecasted named storms to 15 from 13. Hurricane season began on Thursday and runs through Nov. 30. Of the predicted storms, researchers expect seven to become […]

New mine set for Neal Road, expect traffic and pollution, say experts
Nearly 700 acres of agricultural land have been rezoned for mining and excavation in Punta Gorda on Neal Road.

Road blocked due to fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound
Interstate 75 is blocked northbound due to a multi-vehicle crash near Government Road.

Disturbance in Gulf could move over Florida; tropical development possible
The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms lingering over the Eastern Gulf of Mexico that has a chance of development.
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Lighthouse Beach is last public beach announced to reopen
Sanibel Island announced that Lighthouse Beach, the last beach still closed from Hurricane Ian, will be open to the public.

Fort Myers man arrested for masturbating in front of women
A 46-year-old man has been arrested for indecent exposure of sexual organs.

Captiva’s South Seas Resort wants land development code changes after Hurricane Ian
South Seas on Captiva is asking the Lee County Commissioners to amend the current land development code. Although, those living on Captiva are not having it.

Synthetic blood could help address supply shortage
The demand for blood is so great, researchers are creating a new type of synthetic blood in the lab.