Crash with injuries cleared at SR-82 and Corkscrew Road

The vehicle damage from a crash at SR-62 and Corkscrew. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SR-82 and Corkscrew Road has resulted in injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

SR-82 was blocked off temporarily but has since reopened.

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office made three more arrests related to the Lehigh Acres shooting on Sunday morning.

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Rendering of a Goodwill store proposed for Estero Commons

Goodwill proposes store at corner of Corkscrew Road, Three Oaks Parkway

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CAPE CORAL

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LEHIGH ACRES

SR-82 treated like a racetrack by some drivers

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