Local small businesses come together to support Hurricane Ian relief efforts
If you’re looking for a way to support relief efforts in Southwest Florida, there’s an event this weekend giving you a chance.
Dakin Dairy Farm loses 250 milk cows after Hurricane Ian hits Manatee County
For years, Dakin Dairy Farm has been a point of pride for Manatee County's agricultural and ecotourism sectors, but Hurricane Ian killed at least 250 of their cows, leaving them to wonder what the future holds.
Truckload of supplies from Tampa Bay area heads to SWFL in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
With major cleanup efforts ahead in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, truckloads of supplies from the Tampa Bay area are heading south.
Rumors, 'disaster sight-seers' slow Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in Lee County
Between rumors that the county is trying to "starve" people off Pine Island to drone pilots trying to get a look at areas devastated by Hurricane Ian, rescue and relief crews are having a hard time getting critical aid to those who need it.
Frostproof church surrounded by storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
First Hilltop Baptist Church in Frostproof is surrounded by a sea of storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This is the third time the church has flooded in the last 100 years, and the worst time.
Polk County schools will reopen after 5-day closure due to Hurricane Ian
Polk County schools will reopen Tuesday, October 4, after closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. Polk Superintendent Frederick Reid said power has been restored to all schools in the county and clean up is complete.
By boat and jet ski, Project Dynamo volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts
Project Dynamo has rescued more than 20 people, many of them elderly residents who became cut off when the Category 4 storm washed away a bridge connecting the Florida mainland with Sanibel Island.
Self storage company offers 1 free month for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida, Georgia
A storage rental company is offering a free month of rent to victims of Hurricane Ian, in Florida and coastal Georgia.
FHP trooper rescued from Hardee County floodwaters; patrol car pulled out by crane
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper had to be rescued from rising floodwater caused by Hurricane Ian, as the storm barreled through the state last week.
Linemen from Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania restore power to 1.8 million after Hurricane Ian, so far
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
Alafia River flooding peaks at 18 feet after Hurricane Ian, surrounding nearby homes with water
The Alafia River’s water levels peaked around 18.4 feet Friday evening, surrounding nearby homes in Hillsborough County with water and stranding residents over the weekend after Hurricane Ian tore across Florida the week before.
President Biden, first lady to visit Florida and Puerto Rico to assess hurricane damage
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Puerto Rico and Florida this week to survey the widespread destruction caused by hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
As flooding continues in North Port, Tampa sends officers, firefighters to help
Before the 40 TPD officers and 15 Tampa firefighters left early Saturday morning, they were told, “You guys are gonna be exposed to stuff that nobody’s ever seen before but you guys.”
Florida death toll from Hurricane Ian now 44 as flooding continues from Lee to Volusia County
The state of Florida's death toll attributed to Hurricane Ian rose to 44 Saturday night as floodwaters continued to rise in low-lying areas.
Ian aftermath: At least 47 dead in Florida as long recovery begins
At least 30 people were confirmed dead Saturday as rescuers continue to search for survivors among the ruins of Florida's flooded homes from Hurricane Ian.
How to help: Tampa Bay groups sending aid to Southwest Florida
Volunteers and organizations across the Bay Area are stepping up to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian.
After Hurricane Ian changes track, some in Bay Area feel mix of relief, guilt
Tampa Bay area residents stocked up on essentials and prepared their homes for the worst. Then, we watched as Hurricane Ian shifted southeast, and while that pared the Tampa Bay area, Southwest Florida was ravaged.
Post-tropical Ian lashes South Carolina as death toll rises in Florida
Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Friday afternoon, but the threat of dangerous storm surge, flash flooding and high winds remains.
TECO, Duke Energy expect majority of customers will have restored power by Sunday
TECO said the majority of their customers will have power by Sunday evening while Duke Energy said most of their customers will have it by Sunday morning.
Tiny kitten in Sarasota, Florida, is a Hurricane Ian survivor as shelter misses worst of storm
A small staff at an animal shelter in Sarasota, Florida, managed to take care of over 100 cats and a four-day-old kitten even amid the wrath of Hurricane Ian.