Historically, the lake overflowed its banks to nurture the Everglades. When it was girdled by the dike, monitoring the water ...

In South Florida there have been five confirmed tornadoes with an additional tornado picked up by the radar as of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. The confirmed ...

The News-Press has reporters and photographers covering the latest news in Lee County as residents, businesses and officials ...

A tornado watch is in effect for Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties until 9 p.m. Wednesday as a major Category 4 Hurricane Milton.

But officials said the infrastructure at Lake Okeechobee, a critical flood control structure, is in good condition and can ...

Major Hurricane Milton is now about 190 miles SW of Tampa. It will track across the E Gulf today, make landfall along the ...

As the sun rises across the Treasure Coast, rough surf continues across its beaches. There is a high risk of rip currents ...

Dangerous winds from Milton to pose threat on Okeechobee mobile home communities, city under boil water notice ...

Because of the threat of Hurricane Milton, several city and businesses across the Palm Beaches, the Treasure Coast have ...

As a Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, residents are being urged to heed evacuation orders and prepare for significant storm surge, high winds, and potential flooding.

Press has reporters and photographers covering the latest news in Lee County as residents, businesses and officials prepare for Milton.