Southwest Florida

After Category 4 Hurricane Ian pushed a wall of water onto Southwest Florida, some residents remain optimistic while others plan to leave the state.

Cleared land and construction sites are commonplace in Southwest Florida. According to U.S. Census data, Lee County is the second fastest-growing county in the state.

DeSantis noted that the tornadoes disproportionately impacted the homes of vulnerable seniors.

Scientists say toxic red tide is back in the waters off the Florida southwest coast after fading away earlier this year following a 15-month…