I-75

To deal with growing traffic demand on local infrastructure, a new kind of interchange is coming to the intersection of I-75 and Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.The diverging diamond interchange will replace the current intersection, which is organized with traditional cross-traffic left-turn lanes using traffic lights.

A campaign official suffered mimnor injuries and was treated at the scene. DeSantis was not hurt.

The Sandy Fire in the southeastern portion of the Big Cypress National Preserve has grown over 11,000 acres and fire officials have activated a second phase of evacuation plans for those living within the affected area.The wildfire began May 1 as a 50-acre blaze in an area of the preserve between I-75 to then north and U.S. 41 to the south.

Fire crews were called to a section on the interstate when a wildfire produced flames and smoke near the Bonita Beach Road exit.

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center reported Thursday that 55% of Florida is in the severe to extreme drought category, with most of the rest of the state listed as “abnormally dry.” The driest conditions are in southwest Florida, the same region hammered by Hurricane Ian in September.

The Cypress Camp Trail Fire, which started on April 4, 2023, is now 9,749 acres and 81% contained. Crews will continue to hold and improve the perimeter of the fire over the next several days, or until precipitation ensures the fire is secure.

The Cypress Camp Trail wildfire is currently 7,600 acres with 10% containment and the source of the fire remains under investigation.

The Florida Department of Transportation said it is trying to find money to widen I-75 in parts of Collier and Lee counties. And FDOT also plans to improve interchanges in a 42-mile stretch of the roadway. But it would cost more than $2 billion in today's dollars to do it all.

On Saturday, two maintenance crew workers were attempting to cross I-75 in a Gator utility vehicle for debris removal and were struck by a vehicle. They faced non-incapacitating injuries and expect to make a full recovery.