Lee County

Hillsborough County has asked Lee County for assistance with mosquito control as Florida responds to a dengue outbreak. Dengue is spread by mosquitoes, and local health officials have been urging residents to guard against bites. The request highlights growing concern across Florida counties about containing the outbreak before mosquito populations spread the virus further.

Lee County, Florida deputies say a Tesla driver fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash, but his iPhone automatically called 911 through its crash detection feature, giving dispatchers the location and details of the collision. Authorities used that information to track him down, and he now faces hit-and-run charges. The case is drawing attention as an unusual example of smartphone safety technology working against a fleeing driver.

A man in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, nearly lost his leg after contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection while fishing. The severe case, reportedly involving blood poisoning, required urgent medical treatment to save the limb. The incident has drawn attention to the risks of Vibrio-type infections in warm coastal waters.

The Lee County Supervisor of Elections in Florida has begun mailing ballots to voters for the 2026 General Election. The mailing marks an early step in the election cycle, letting residents review candidates and measures ahead of election day. Local outlets report the distribution as part of standard election preparations in the county.