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All hands on deck: Aquafence going up in front of Tampa General Hosptial

In anticipation of significant storm surge from Idalia, Tampa General Hospital has put up its giant Aquafence.

 

Rodents briefly close Bonita Springs pizza joint; 14 other Lee restaurants fail inspections

Going out to eat? See which Lee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

 

Live updates: Hurricane Idalia intensifies; 46 Florida counties under state of emergency

Florida schools were closed on the Gulf coast as the path of tropical cyclone Hurricane Idalia aims at Florida's Big Bend.

 

Hurricane Idalia strengthening. Florida bracing for Category 3 storm

Hurricane Idalia is forecasted to rapidly intensify and become a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall Wednesday.

 

Hurricane Idalia: Here is the latest news for Lee County and what to know

The News-Press is covering the latest news and developments for Hurricane Idalia in this live news blog.

 

Panama Canal authorities set restrictions on cargo ship travel due to unprecedented drought

After a notoriously dry season, Panama Canal authorities put restrictions on cargo ship travel. Shipping companies worry delays will worsen ahead of holidays.

 

'It's what we do': Florida manatee caught in pound net rescued, freed by Virginia Marine Police

On Sunday afternoon, the Virginia Marine Police rescued a stranded manatee from a pound net near Windmill Point in the Northern Neck.

 

Ahead of Idalia, two safe havens open in Lee County for those 'insecure with their housing'

Lee County has opted to open two 'safe haven' shelters for those with no alternatives when the county feels impact of Tropical Storm Idalia

 

Tropical Storm Idalia close to hurricane strength, some Florida storm surge levels higher

National Hurricane Center warns "life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds becoming increasingly likely for portions of Florida" this week.

 

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