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.
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.
Hurricane Ian causes estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses
Hurricane Ian caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses, with the biggest hits to the citrus industry, along with growers of vegetables and melons, according to a new University of Florida report.
Hurricane Ian caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses, with the biggest hits to the citrus industry, along with growers of vegetables and melons, according to a new University of Florida report.
Bay Area beach cities collect items for Hurricane Ian victims, hope to learn lessons on storm response
The cities of Indian Rocks Beach and Treasure Island want to continue paying it forward in helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian.
The cities of Indian Rocks Beach and Treasure Island want to continue paying it forward in helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Children's Community Clothing Closet reopens in new location after Hurricane Ian
Four months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped back roofs and caused flooding in North Port. Many homes and buildings were damaged, including the city's Children's Community Clothing Closet.
Four months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped back roofs and caused flooding in North Port. Many homes and buildings were damaged, including the city's Children's Community Clothing Closet.
Students at Manatee technical school repair non-profit’s vehicles used to help Hurricane Ian victims
When floodwaters from Hurricane Ian, trapped people and animals in their homes and land in Myakka City, a Manatee County non-profit answered the call for help.
When floodwaters from Hurricane Ian, trapped people and animals in their homes and land in Myakka City, a Manatee County non-profit answered the call for help.
Body of last missing person from Hurricane Ian found on sunken boat in Fort Myers Beach
The body of 72-year-old James "Denny" Hurst was recovered from a sunken sailboat in Fort Myers Beach on Friday afternoon. He had been missing since Hurricane Ian, when he told his family he was going to ride out the storm on his boat. Hurst was the last person still unaccounted for after the Category 4 storm.
The body of 72-year-old James "Denny" Hurst was recovered from a sunken sailboat in Fort Myers Beach on Friday afternoon. He had been missing since Hurricane Ian, when he told his family he was going to ride out the storm on his boat. Hurst was the last person still unaccounted for after the Category 4 storm.
Crowley Museum and Nature Center plans to reopen for first time since Hurricane Ian
A Sarasota museum is gearing up to reopen after sustaining damages from Hurricane Ian back in September 2022.
A Sarasota museum is gearing up to reopen after sustaining damages from Hurricane Ian back in September 2022.
National Hurricane Center tracking rare January disturbance in Atlantic
A system moving through the Atlantic Ocean far off the coast of the Northeast U.S. on Monday has gotten the attention of forecasters.
A system moving through the Atlantic Ocean far off the coast of the Northeast U.S. on Monday has gotten the attention of forecasters.
Remains found in mangroves identified as elderly woman missing since Hurricane Ian, Lee County sheriff says
82-year-old Ilonka Knes had been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed her Fort Myers Beach home. Her husband's body had been found not long after the storm struck, but she remained missing for more than three months until workers clearing debris found her remains in a thicket of mangroves. She was one of two people still missing since the storm made landfall back in September.
82-year-old Ilonka Knes had been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed her Fort Myers Beach home. Her husband's body had been found not long after the storm struck, but she remained missing for more than three months until workers clearing debris found her remains in a thicket of mangroves. She was one of two people still missing since the storm made landfall back in September.
Residents of a Sarasota condo community not eligible for county help to remove Hurricane Ian debris
A group of Sarasota retirees are fed up with piles of debris from Hurricane Ian that have been sitting outside their homes for months.
A group of Sarasota retirees are fed up with piles of debris from Hurricane Ian that have been sitting outside their homes for months.
City of North Port explores new public-private partnership after extensive Hurricane Ian damages
Warm Mineral Springs has remained shut down since Hurricane Ian passed. The storm brought extensive damages, but the City of North Port is hoping to reopen the site by March.
Warm Mineral Springs has remained shut down since Hurricane Ian passed. The storm brought extensive damages, but the City of North Port is hoping to reopen the site by March.
Davenport man's home still seeing extreme flooding from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Hundreds of boats damaged by Hurricane Ian up for auction at Florida salvage yard
Along with homes and businesses, Hurricane Ian also damaged countless number of boats. Now, hundreds of them are going on sale.
Along with homes and businesses, Hurricane Ian also damaged countless number of boats. Now, hundreds of them are going on sale.
North Port small businesses work to rebound after Hurricane Ian impacts
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian leaves behind financial nightmare for Sarasota County snowbird
Months have passed since Hurricane Ian hit the state of Florida, problems keep piling up for residents in severely impacted areas. Though local, state, and federal resources have been sent to help, the aftermath left a financial nightmare for many – including snowbirds.
Months have passed since Hurricane Ian hit the state of Florida, problems keep piling up for residents in severely impacted areas. Though local, state, and federal resources have been sent to help, the aftermath left a financial nightmare for many – including snowbirds.
Sanibel Island: Visitors can return in January, but tourism is still recovering after Hurricane Ian
In just a matter of weeks, Sanibel Island will reopen to the public after damages caused by Hurricane Ian. but city officials aren't promoting it as a vacation opportunity for tourists. A handful of restaurants and businesses are open, beaches are closed, and there is still plenty of rebuilding to do.
In just a matter of weeks, Sanibel Island will reopen to the public after damages caused by Hurricane Ian. but city officials aren't promoting it as a vacation opportunity for tourists. A handful of restaurants and businesses are open, beaches are closed, and there is still plenty of rebuilding to do.
Florida lawmakers pass legislation they say will overhaul state's property insurance system
With property insurance described as a "hidden tax" on homeowners, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a massive bill to overhaul the state's troubled insurance market. But supporters acknowledge it's designed to keep more private insurers in the state rather than lower rates, and for some homeowners, the bill could increase costs.
With property insurance described as a "hidden tax" on homeowners, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a massive bill to overhaul the state's troubled insurance market. But supporters acknowledge it's designed to keep more private insurers in the state rather than lower rates, and for some homeowners, the bill could increase costs.
Florida Senate passes property insurance overhaul
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
Florida beekeepers struggling after Hurricane Ian decimates at least 100,000 hives
Florida's beekeepers are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian now more than two months later. According to Greater Good Charities, the storm decimated at least 100,000 hives, and beekeepers said hives are continuing to dwindle because queen bees rattled by the storm aren't laying as many eggs as usual.
Florida's beekeepers are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian now more than two months later. According to Greater Good Charities, the storm decimated at least 100,000 hives, and beekeepers said hives are continuing to dwindle because queen bees rattled by the storm aren't laying as many eggs as usual.
Warm Mineral Springs Park remains closed due to Hurricane Ian damages
Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park.
Warm Mineral Springs Park has remained closed since Hurricane Ian passed in September. The City of North Port is working to reopen as quickly as they can with many trying to come out to the park.