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, ...

Extreme rapid intensification is defined as more than a 60 mph increase in sustained winds in 24 hours. Milton gained 90 mph, ...

Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As Hurricane Milton closes in on the western coast of Florida, some Louisiana natives who now live there are sharing their plans and preparations to ride out the storm at home.

Parts of central Florida have been warned to expect up to 18 inches of rain with Hurricane Milton due to make landfall.

Florida was bracing Wednesday for Hurricane Milton to make landfall, as officials are warning that it could be the most ...

Florida residents were seen making last-minute preparations such as filling sandbags and finding a spot to park their electric vehicle ahead of the powerful storm's arrival.

Many people are evacuating to avoid Hurricane Milton’s wrath, causing high levels of traffic on Thursday morning.

Gov. Ron DeSantis made a late appeal for residents to flee for shelter with a potentially historic storm expected to make ...

Milton restrengthened into a Category 5 hurricane late on Tuesday afternoon as it moved closer to western Florida.

With evacuation orders in place, hotels in and around Tallahassee are booked up. Some are finding shelter at the North Florida Fair Grounds.