Sarasota County residents struggle without FEMA assistance one year after Hurricane Ian
In one hour alone Hurricane Ian brought 18 inches of rain to Venice nearly one year ago.
Aftermath of Hurricane Ian 1 year later, North Port residents rebuild
One year after Hurricane Ian passed through North Port and homes were engulfed by flood water, signs of damage remain.
Consumer watchdog pushes for transparency as families face delays, disputes for Hurricane Ian repairs
Nearly 10 months after Hurricane Ian, many other families also still can’t get their homes repaired due to a combination of delays and disputes.
Home insurance adjusters who assessed Hurricane Ian damages claim companies deleted some findings
As Florida's insurance crisis drives up premiums across the state, families in Southwest Florida are still reeling from Hurricane Ian. And state lawmakers have heard troubling claims from some home insurance adjusters.
Flooding after Hurricane Ian could have moved 152 non-native species to new areas in Florida, study finds
The United States Geological Survey is compiling data into a map that shows the potential spread of invasive and non-native species after major flood events, like hurricanes.
Company helps employees relocate to Pinellas County after Hurricane Ian destroys Fort Myers restaurant
Employees of the Salty Crab Bar and Grill watched through their security cameras as their beloved Fort Myers Beach restaurant filled with water.
Hurricane Ian clean up continues as former Buccaneer Ryan Nece, student volunteers head to Charlotte County
Nearly nine months after Hurricane Ian devastated communities in Southwest Florida, so much work needs to be done, and the hard-hit communities are getting help from a former NFL player and young volunteers.
'Building back': Fort Myers locals adjust to new norm after Hurricane Ian
For so many who call Ft. Myers Beach home, the sound of buildings being torn down has become a common occurrence. The community is still recovering from Hurricane Ian.
'I would never have stayed': Fort Myers Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Ian warn of potential dangers
As a new hurricane season begins, those on Ft. Myers Beach continue to relive Hurricane Ian.
‘Mission Hurricane’ storm chaser talks upcoming season, takeaways from Hurricane Ian
Josh Morgerman has been through dozens and dozens of hurricanes and hosts his show called "Mission Hurricane".
Hurricane Ian continues to provide valuable lessons as Bay Area officials prepare for upcoming storm season
Rebuilding continues in Southwest Florida more than eight months after the powerful Hurricane Ian left behind a path of destruction and Bay Area officials are using lessons learned from the storm to prepare for the 2023 season.
Boaters urged to be prepared for changes on Venice waterways due to Hurricane Ian impacts
In the months following Hurricane Ian, Master Officer Paul Joyce with the Venice Police Department has been busy working to make local waterways safe.
Venice Theatre hopes to reopen main stage by Summer 2024 after Hurricane Ian destruction
The summer of 2024 is now the anticipated reopening date for the Venice Theatre's main stage after it was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian briefly attained Category 5 intensity off Florida's Gulf Coast, NHC says
According to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, Ian was responsible for $112.9 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in U.S. history, behind only Katrina ($190 billion) and Harvey ($151.3 billion).
National Hurricane Center announces changes ahead of upcoming 2023 season
Six months after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm, people across Florida are still working to recover. As those efforts continue, state leaders and meteorologists are already looking ahead to the upcoming hurricane season.
20th anniversary concert for Hermitage Artistic Retreat will raise money to repair Hurricane Ian damages
Hermitage Artistic Retreat is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a star-studded concert. The performers are coming to help raise money to make repairs to damages caused by Hurricane Ian.
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Hillsborough teacher helps high school girls impacted by Hurricane Ian find prom dresses
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Cleanup planned for North Port community still feeling impacts of Hurricane Ian
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Local leaders travel to Sanibel to learn from Hurricane Ian, recovery efforts
The Tampa Bay area dodged a bullet for the most part when it came to Hurricane Ian. City officials from a few beach communities, though, said they want to be ready in case we’re not as lucky next time.