Hurricane Ian

After Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said they expanded every resource to help our neighbors recover and be more resilient.

Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.

From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.

At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.

Wednesday is the final day for Lee Cares Hurricane Housing Recovery Program applications.

The Tampa-based insurer agreed to be fined and to pay $10,000 in administrative costs for violations that include failing to acknowledge receiving claims within 14 calendar days and not paying or denying claims within 90 days.

Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.

Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.

After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.

After Hurricane Ian, local business owners received help from the Matlacha Civic Association to help paint wooden poles in parking lots to make their town bright again.