Some flooded areas dry out, others still underwater in SWFL

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Mud and debris was left behind Thursday as floodwaters receded on Royal Woods Drive in the Island Park neighborhood of south Fort Myers.

SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Island Park Road is safe for all drivers again, the San Carlos Park Fire Department said.

The road and the neighborhood were hit hard by recent flooding, forcing the evacuation of 310 people since Sunday, according to the fire department. Two people voluntarily evacuated Thursday.

Only large trucks and SUV were able to navigate the road, which had waist-deep water at times. Multiple cars that attempted to go through the intersection of Island Park Road and U.S. 41 got stuck.

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