Tampa Bay Rays won’t go to Charlotte County spring training facility due to Hurricane Ian damages
The team usually holds spring training at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, but the complex was significantly damaged by Hurricane Ian, county officials said.
North Port resident still waiting on insurance company after Hurricane Ian causes major damage to home
Hurricane Ian damaged Sylvia Kennedy's home in North Port more than two months ago, and she's waited patiently ever since for her insurance company to process her claim.
Clearwater elementary students, staff to donate items to Fort Myers elementary school damaged by Hurricane Ian
Lily Pettengil and her fifth-grade classmates in Leila Davis Elementary School's community service "Save Club" ran the show Wednesday morning, working together to separate and place donated items in boxes that will go down south.
Hurricane Ian recovery efforts continue 2 months later
More than two months after Hurricane Ian swept across Florida, those living in North Port and Venice are still trying to recover.
Displaced Hurricane Ian victim confined to wheelchair after accident
Hurricane Ian took away a Sarasota County woman's home and her normal way of life. While dealing with the stress of being displaced, a horrible accident confined her to a wheelchair.
Human waste transforms hurricane debris into superfood for citrus crops
Hurricane Ian left a massive mess in its wake, but the debris will be put to good use.
Tangled hurricane debris remains, frustrating some residents in rural Polk, Hillsborough counties
Many residents are still waiting for the debris from Hurricane Ian to be picked up from the curbs along Tampa Bay area roadways. Some residents in Polk and Hillsborough counties are growing frustrated.
Request denied by FP&L to remove tree from power line on disabled man's home
The city of North Port felt some of the worst of Hurricane Ian’s wrath. It's been seven weeks since the storm, but a homeowner, who has a disability and a limited budget, is worried the tree that fell from an abandoned property onto his home's power lines could eventually catch fire.
Hometown: North Port's recovery after Hurricane Ian
From first responders answering seemingly endless calls for help at the height of the storm, to city officials working to repair roads and make them stronger for the future, the city of North Port has been through a lot since Hurricane Ian.
Hope by boat: Neighbors rescued neighbors as Ian flooding moved in
As Hurricane Ian’s eye wall sat over North Port, Alex Keith’s neighborhood turned into a river. But Alex didn’t just sit back and wait for help. He joined neighbors, wading in the water and clearing debris and cutting downed trees.
Sarasota County's first responders drop everything to serve others during Hurricane Ian
Answering calls for help comes natural for first responders in North Port. In the face of a massive storm, they had to leave their families to help others. "When you sign up to be a first responder. Whether it is a police officer, EMT, paramedic or firefighter you think of the daily routine of it. The calls for service, going to traffic crashes and helping people in that way," said North Port PD Sgt. Scott Guzman.
Recovery efforts become grueling for business owners, residents, 7 weeks after Hurricane Ian
The strength of those who live in North Port can be felt daily.
Help after Ian: Disaster relief center open Thursday in Tampa
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Storms caused more beach erosion, damaged dune walkovers beyond repair in Treasure Island
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair.
Red tide returns to Sarasota County beaches
Researchers in Sarasota are working to see if hurricanes had an impact on the return of red tide to the county's beaches. They believe the current bloom was present a month ago, but it will take time to tell if there are any correlations.
Polk County, residents near Peace River, brace for flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
North Port residents still left with debris piles, tarped roofs ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
State, federal partners continue to help North Port rebuild after Hurricane Ian
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
How Hurricane Ian impacted Florida manatees
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.
St. Pete K9 helps capture 2 men accused of breaking into home on Hurricane Ian-damaged Sanibel Island
Two men who were supposed to be helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts on Sanibel Island ended up in handcuffs after police say a K9 with the St. Petersburg Police Department caught them trying to break into a home.