Peace River flooding reaches record-high
The Peace River, which runs through Polk and Hardee counties, reached a record high of 25.26 feet before sunrise. That number is expected to rise.
Polk County: Peace River remains a concern, flooding reported in nearby mobile home park
Officials in Polk County said, as of 6 a.m., half of the county is without power and it is still unsafe to assess the damage before daylight. Their biggest concern is the Peace River Village MHP and areas surrounding the river.
Sarasota International Airport sustains roof, water damage due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian's winds ripped off a flexible membrane of the Sarasota airport's roof, causing water damage inside the building. Airport officials say cleanup is already underway and they are hoping to reopen by Saturday at the latest.
Devastating flooding in Fort Myers due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon near Fort Myers as a major hurricane just shy of a Category 5. The area was somewhat caught off-guard after the storm's projected path began to shift south a day before. Residents had little time to evacuate their homes before feet of water rushed in due to storm surge.
Roofs peeled off at Sarasota County mobile home park
Wind was the main cause of damage in Sarasota County and it was evident at Park East Club Mobile Home Park. Ceilings caved in and the metal roofs of were sitting in roadways and backyards.
More than 1 million without power across Tampa Bay area
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for more than a million customers in the Bay Area.
Debris litters streets, yards in Polk County
The cleanup after Hurricane Ian could take days or weeks for some parts of Central Florida, especially Polk County.
Residents asked to shelter in place as Hurricane Ian passes
FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer shows more reasons residents are being asked to stay home as Hurricane Ian continues to down trees, knock out power, and create flooding and impassible roads.
Wind takes down trees, power across Hillsborough County from Hurricane Ian
FOX 13's Haley Hinds shows the damage left by Hurricane Ian across Hillsborough County, including Tampa.
Streetlight comes down in Ybor City during Hurricane Irma
The Tampa Police Department posted video of a streetlight coming down due to wind from Hurricane Ian, warning people to stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary.
People run for cover when transformers explode
Folks ran for cover when electric transformers sent sparks flying as Hurricane Ian moved across Florida. Courtesy: Robert Gardner
Officials warn Hillsborough County residents to stay home
Despite being spared the worst of Hurricane Ian, officials in Hillsborough County are telling residents to stay home and stay safe as strong winds knock down trees and power lines.
Polk County braces for long night as Ian moves inland
Some of Hurricane Ian's worst inland impacts will be felt after nightfall in Polk County.
Manatee County residents brace for long night as Ian moves past
Hurricane Ian battered Florida's southwest coast Wednesday. Residents in Manatee County were somewhat relieved to be spared of the storm's worst impacts, but they will still spend at least one night in the dark with widespread power outages.
250K without power in Sarasota County
Crews say it will be a while before it's safe enough to get out and repair downed lines. They ask customers to be patient as they wait out the storm.
Lightning flashes around eye of Hurricane Ian during landfall
Satellite video shows lightning around the eye of Hurricane Ian as it made landfall near Fort Myers as a Category 4 storm, with 157 mile-per-hour winds.
Timelapse: Water pulled out of Tampa Bay at Bayshore Boulevard
This timelapse video shows Tampa Bay draining as Hurricane Ian marched up the west coast of Florida.
Tree branch hits Jim Cantore during Hurricane Ian report: 'Just give me a minute'
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
Conditions deteriorating in Sarasota
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon is in Sarasota where many trees are snapping and winds are strong as Hurricane Ian moves north.