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.
More than two months after Hurricane Ian swept across Florida, those living in North Port and Venice are still trying to recover.
Today is the last day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season
This year’s season fell into the normal predicted range forecast by NOAA, but brought with it two hurricanes, both of which made landfall in Florida.
This year’s season fell into the normal predicted range forecast by NOAA, but brought with it two hurricanes, both of which made landfall in Florida.
Mystery items found on Daytona Beach Shores after beach eroded by Hurricane Nicole
UPDATE: Officials believe the mystery items are that of a merchant ship dating back from the 1800s, state archaeologists visiting the site told FOX 35 News Tuesday.
UPDATE: Officials believe the mystery items are that of a merchant ship dating back from the 1800s, state archaeologists visiting the site told FOX 35 News Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Sick sea turtle washed up by Nicole now recovering at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.
Studying climate change, sea level rise in Clearwater could prevent catastrophic damage, officials hope
The city of Clearwater has set out to understand how it will be impacted by climate change, sea level rise, and the devastation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
The city of Clearwater has set out to understand how it will be impacted by climate change, sea level rise, and the devastation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
PHOTOS: Multimillion-dollar Florida homes on brink of collapse after Nicole
Several multi-million dollar homes near the ocean appear to be on the brink of crumbling due to beach erosion caused by Tropical Storm Nicole, which made landfall near Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane on Thursday.
Several multi-million dollar homes near the ocean appear to be on the brink of crumbling due to beach erosion caused by Tropical Storm Nicole, which made landfall near Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane on Thursday.
Tropical Depression Nicole moves through Georgia after battering east coast of Florida
Tropical Depression Nicole was moving through Georgia on Friday after a day of causing havoc as it churned through Florida as a hurricane and then a tropical storm.
Tropical Depression Nicole was moving through Georgia on Friday after a day of causing havoc as it churned through Florida as a hurricane and then a tropical storm.
Risk of beach erosion seen on Florida's east coast after Nicole exists in Tampa Bay area, engineers say
Homes that were once beachfront property collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in the wake of Hurricane Nicole's landfall on Florida's east coast. That same risk of beach erosion also exists in the Tampa Bay area.
Homes that were once beachfront property collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in the wake of Hurricane Nicole's landfall on Florida's east coast. That same risk of beach erosion also exists in the Tampa Bay area.
Nicole weakens into tropical depression as it moves over the Florida panhandle
Tropical Storm Nicole officially weakened into a tropical depression as it makes its way over the Florida panhandle. The storm made landfall in the middle of the night as Hurricane Nicole near North Hutchinson Island, just south of Vero Beach.
Tropical Storm Nicole officially weakened into a tropical depression as it makes its way over the Florida panhandle. The storm made landfall in the middle of the night as Hurricane Nicole near North Hutchinson Island, just south of Vero Beach.