Fluoride is a mineral long proven to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities when added to water in small amounts. Local ...

From the remote reaches of the Big Cypress National Preserve to the shimmering waters of the Gulf, energy interests have long eyed Southwest Florida ... underlies Lee, Hendry, Collier and ...

There were more than 14,000 total crashes on Lee County roads in 2024, according to the state's crash dashboard.

The School District of Lee County is considering a district-wide ban on cell phones during the entire school day.

Lee County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to become the 40th Florida county to stop adding fluoride to drinking water. Spearheaded by Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, the move flies ...

State authorities have ramped up monitoring of the red tide in Florida, aiming to provide up-to-date information on the ...

Red tide is blooming in Southwest Florida once again. Here's a few places to swim around Lee County that aren't the beach.

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize staff to pursue the purchase of two parcels, including an 80 ...

LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims of a man charged with sex crimes against children. According to ...

On Feb. 12, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near ...

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke during the Lee County Commissioner meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Ladapo spoke against adding fluoride to water systems. He issued guidance last year ...