Wildlife center volunteers care for hundreds of animals injured during Hurricane Ian
It’s difficult to measure the impact Hurricane Ian had on Florida’s wildlife, but volunteers at the Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida are seeing it first-hand.
It’s difficult to measure the impact Hurricane Ian had on Florida’s wildlife, but volunteers at the Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida are seeing it first-hand.
Study finds the public misunderstands ‘cone of uncertainty’
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, forecasters are evaluating the effectiveness of messaging around the National Hurricane Center Track Forecast Cone.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, forecasters are evaluating the effectiveness of messaging around the National Hurricane Center Track Forecast Cone.
Hundreds of Hurricane Ian survivors denied FEMA help after being approved
Hundreds of survivors of Hurricane Ian applied for FEMA's help. They were approved, but the money never came and neither did an explanation.
Hundreds of survivors of Hurricane Ian applied for FEMA's help. They were approved, but the money never came and neither did an explanation.
North Port works to fix eroded water control structures to help make them stronger before future storms
The City of North Port said its water control structures did their job despite some erosion. Now, work is underway to fix the damage and make them stronger.
The City of North Port said its water control structures did their job despite some erosion. Now, work is underway to fix the damage and make them stronger.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
Venice Theatre plans December reopening with 'A Christmas Carol' following Ian damage
The show must go on, and officials at the Venice Theatre committed to that immediately after Hurricane Ian tore through the southwest region of Florida.
The show must go on, and officials at the Venice Theatre committed to that immediately after Hurricane Ian tore through the southwest region of Florida.
Florida issuing relief funds for residents in hard-hit counties to help pay insurance deductibles
Millions of dollars will be allocated from the state to housing partners in six counties, including DeSoto, Hardee, and Sarasota, to help residents pay their home insurance deductibles.
Millions of dollars will be allocated from the state to housing partners in six counties, including DeSoto, Hardee, and Sarasota, to help residents pay their home insurance deductibles.
Tolls to be reinstated on Sunshine Skyway, Pinellas Bayway
Tolls along three Florida roads, including the Sunshine Skyway, that were suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian will be reinstated late Monday night.
Tolls along three Florida roads, including the Sunshine Skyway, that were suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian will be reinstated late Monday night.
Florida beekeeping industry gets boost after Hurricane Ian damages thousands of colonies
Florida's beekeeping industry is getting a boost from a charity that is aiming to provide nourishment to hives that were hobbled by Hurricane Ian.
Florida's beekeeping industry is getting a boost from a charity that is aiming to provide nourishment to hives that were hobbled by Hurricane Ian.
VISIT FLORIDA launches post-Hurricane Ian campaign to help in tourism recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has launched a new marketing campaign to promote tourism.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has launched a new marketing campaign to promote tourism.
Florida teachers affected by Hurricane Ian to get $2M in disaster aid, governor says
Teachers in six counties hit hard by Hurricane Ian are slated to receive $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.
Teachers in six counties hit hard by Hurricane Ian are slated to receive $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.
USF researcher studies impact of 'zero responders' during Hurricane Ian
Neighbors helped neighbors after Hurricane Ian when no one else could, and those critical and inspiring acts are at the center of a University of South Florida study.
Neighbors helped neighbors after Hurricane Ian when no one else could, and those critical and inspiring acts are at the center of a University of South Florida study.
Warm Mineral Springs Park may have fallen victim to Hurricane Ian, but may be salvageable down the road
Buildings at Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port may have been condemned due to damaged caused by Hurricane Ian but it may not mean the end of the historical tourist attraction.
Buildings at Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port may have been condemned due to damaged caused by Hurricane Ian but it may not mean the end of the historical tourist attraction.
DeSantis calls for special session to provide property tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims
Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims. He says in the meantime, he will issue an executive order until lawmakers can act, which would delay property tax payments on any properties that were destroyed or made uninhabitable in 26 Florida counties designated for FEMA disaster assistance.
Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims. He says in the meantime, he will issue an executive order until lawmakers can act, which would delay property tax payments on any properties that were destroyed or made uninhabitable in 26 Florida counties designated for FEMA disaster assistance.
Volunteer organization helps Polk, Hardee residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Ian
A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.
A national volunteer organization is coming to the rescue for families in Fort Meade whose homes have been damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Operation Blue Roof extended through Nov. 1 for Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee and Charlotte residents
Homeowners living in hard-hit areas after Hurricane Ian have more time to get a temporary roof through the Operation Blue Roof program.
Homeowners living in hard-hit areas after Hurricane Ian have more time to get a temporary roof through the Operation Blue Roof program.
Aircraft sprays Polk County for mosquitoes after uptick since Hurricane Ian
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Red tide detected at multiple Sarasota County beaches following Hurricane Ian
The water Hurricane Ian dumped on the state three weeks ago drained into the Gulf with the ingredients to trigger a harmful algal bloom. Now, signs are posted at multiple beaches in Sarasota County warning beach goers red tide is present.
The water Hurricane Ian dumped on the state three weeks ago drained into the Gulf with the ingredients to trigger a harmful algal bloom. Now, signs are posted at multiple beaches in Sarasota County warning beach goers red tide is present.
Sanibel Causeway reopens to residents ahead of schedule after emergency repairs following Hurricane Ian
The 3-mile causeway was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, with some parts washed away entirely. It was initially predicted that repairs could take months. Instead, the span reopened just three weeks after the storm made landfall.
The 3-mile causeway was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, with some parts washed away entirely. It was initially predicted that repairs could take months. Instead, the span reopened just three weeks after the storm made landfall.