Many still missing in Fort Myers following Ian as debris piles complicate search operations
"Words can't describe the amount of devastation and human impacts and economic impact to this small beachside community," said Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin.
Temporary bridge to Pine Island gives residents access to mainland, brings fuel and utility workers to area
It's been a week since Hurricane Ian made landfall, and some residents on Pine Island could only reach the mainland by boat – until now. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a temporary bridge is open to the public, allowing power trucks and fuel to reach to the barrier island.
Sanibel Causeway emergency repairs to begin after Hurricane Ian makes it impassable
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to immediately start working on repairs to the Sanibel Causeway, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The bridge sustained major damages during the storm, making the only link between Sanibel, Captiva and the mainland impassable.
Rescues continue in North Port as floodwater levels remain after Hurricane Ian
In North Port – one of the most hard hit cities in the Tampa Bay area – about 33% of residents still don't have power after Hurricane Ian. Many areas are impossible to reach as floodwaters haven't come down enough yet to make them more accessible.
At least 6 Southwest Florida railroad bridges washed away by Hurricane Ian, shutting down major supply lines
The Seminole Gulf Railway is known for its dinner theatre train, but the freight line is a critical loss for the Fort Myers and Naples areas where thousands of homes are damaged and in dire need of materials that are hauled by the railway.
Fearing death, praying for a miracle: Sanibel Island woman survives Ian's historic wrath
The only thing Lorraine Regan wanted after Hurricane Ian lashed out in a fury last week was to let her kids know she survived one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike Florida. Now, it will be a tale to tell generations about the harrowing ordeal she lived through.
Florida mayor accused of hitting man in face with rake during Hurricane Ian cleanup
The mayor of a Florida town was arrested after police said he hit another man in the face with a rake while they were cleaning up a park in Brevard County after Hurricane Ian.
Achieva Credit Union branch in Pinellas helps employees in SWFL dealing with Hurricane Ian aftermath
Achieva Credit Union said it has more than 70 employees in Southwest Florida. Since the storm, the nonprofit has sent more than 30 generators and volunteers to help.
Arrested looters in Fort Myers Beach were in US illegally, Lee County sheriff says: 'Not tolerating it'
Officials in Lee County, Florida, are warning that not all post-Hurricane Ian looters may get off as lucky as the jailed accused scavengers arrested earlier this week — some of whom are in the U.S. illegally.
State regulators approve plans to strengthen Florida electric system after Hurricane Ian
Less than a week after Hurricane Ian knocked out power to large swaths of Florida, state regulators Tuesday approved utilities’ long-term plans to try to bolster the electric system.
FHP: 2 bodies found in Hardee County after SUV swept away in floodwaters
Authorities say two people were found dead in Hardee County after an SUV was swept away by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Sarasota County school leaders could give superintendent 'emergency power' in response to Hurricane Ian
Sarasota County schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen announced a plan Tuesday to reopen schools within the next two weeks.
Florida deputies rescue American flag from swollen river after Hurricane Ian
Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, found a U.S. flag in the swollen St. Johns River this week in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and rescued the stars and stripes.
Hurricane Ian shakes Florida's faith, but can't destroy it
Priests walk a fine line between holding Mass to provide comfort and not endangering older parishioners in areas with widespread lack of running water and electricity and flooded roadways.
Premature triplets among patients transported to Johns Hopkins All Children's in Ian aftermath
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Johns Hopkins All Children's in St. Petersburg has transported pediatric patients from Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers.
Those with damaged homes, businesses left figuring out how to rebuild, overcome risks after Hurricane Ian
People who returned to damaged homes and businesses after Hurricane Ian are figuring out the best way to rebuild and how to overcome the risks.
Winter Haven trucking company delivers clean water to Lee County hospitals, shelter after Hurricane Ian
Clean water is one of the biggest needs in the Fort Myers area as they recover from Hurricane Ian. A trucking company based in Winter Haven is working to fill that need by delivering thousands of gallons of water to hospitals and shelters.
Venice High transforms into shelter for those displaced by Hurricane Ian
The grounds of Venice High School have transformed into a shelter for people in Sarasota County who have lost everything from Hurricane Ian.
North Port's San Pedro Catholic Church becomes post-hurricane supply hub
At San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, blessings are happening with each trunk filled.
Five days after Hurricane Ian, flooding, rescue efforts persist in North Port
The city of North Port says floodwater is finally receding, days after Hurricane Ian, but some areas, like North Port Estates, remain under 3-4' of water.