The News-Press has reporters and photographers covering the latest news in Lee County as residents, businesses and officials prepare for Milton.
Hurricane Milton reintensified Tuesday and again became a dangerous Category 5 storm as it took aim at Florida's Gulf Coast, ...
Bradenton officials are preparing to see high storm surge from Hurricane Milton, and the city isn't wasting any time getting ...
There will be no fire, there will be no EMS, there will be no police. Once we leave the island, you're on your own." ...
Florida officials said the state does not have a fuel shortage amid efforts to ensure that supplies continue to reach gas stations.
Hurricane Milton began its turn toward Florida on Tuesday rebounding back to Category 5 strength with a forecast landfall on ...
"In an evacuation zone, this isn't a suggestion. This is a very stern plea to ... help preserve your life," Manatee spokesman Bill Logan said.
The Tampa health system has shuttered many urgent care and imaging locations, but its four hospital campuses are prepared to ...
The cities include Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and the Town of Longboat Key starting at 10 a.m., ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a pair of Hurricane Milton updates on Tuesday, warning Floridians to be wary of shifts in path before ...
The Florida State Guard (FSG) has activated and mobilized soldiers in preparation of Hurricane Milton. FSG units answering the call for aid include Crisis Response Battalion (CRB), Aviation Response ...