Some residents still without power in Peace River Village after Hurricane Ian
Power has been restored for the vast majority of Floridians after Hurricane Ian, but it has not for many people who live in Peace River Village on SR 60 in Bartow, which is still flooded.
Power has been restored for the vast majority of Floridians after Hurricane Ian, but it has not for many people who live in Peace River Village on SR 60 in Bartow, which is still flooded.
Elderly resident with hurricane damage scammed by unlicensed contractor, Venice police say
Police say the 36-year-old unlicensed contractor drove from Orlando to Venice to target Hurricane Ian victims, and scammed an elderly resident with damage into giving him a check for 50% of a $47,000 roofing job as a deposit.
Police say the 36-year-old unlicensed contractor drove from Orlando to Venice to target Hurricane Ian victims, and scammed an elderly resident with damage into giving him a check for 50% of a $47,000 roofing job as a deposit.
Schools in parts of Sarasota County reopen after Hurricane Ian
Kids in the Sarasota and Venice areas returned to classrooms Monday for the first time since Hurricane Ian hit the state nearly two weeks ago.
Kids in the Sarasota and Venice areas returned to classrooms Monday for the first time since Hurricane Ian hit the state nearly two weeks ago.
Florida man, 94, found clever way to escape attic after Hurricane Ian floodwaters trapped him inside
A 94-year-old Florida man had to come up with a clever way to exit his attic after floodwaters during Hurricane Ian left him trapped inside, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A 94-year-old Florida man had to come up with a clever way to exit his attic after floodwaters during Hurricane Ian left him trapped inside, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff: Looters posing as hurricane relief volunteers steal shoes from Fort Myers outlet mall
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, looters took advantage.
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, looters took advantage.
Fort Myers Beach reopens to residents, business owners nearly 2 weeks after Hurricane Ian
Most residents of Fort Myers Beach have been off the island since being evacuated when Hurricane Ian approached the area at the end of September.
Most residents of Fort Myers Beach have been off the island since being evacuated when Hurricane Ian approached the area at the end of September.
Julia downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall in Nicaragua as Category 1 hurricane
Julia is not expected to threaten the US Gulf Coast.
Julia is not expected to threaten the US Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Ian relief efforts continue in Southwest Florida as residents begin returning home
Families displaced by Hurricane Ian are beginning to return to their homes in Southwest Florida as the governor works to restore power and water in areas still without it.
Families displaced by Hurricane Ian are beginning to return to their homes in Southwest Florida as the governor works to restore power and water in areas still without it.
Watch Hurricane Ian develop and trek across the Caribbean and Florida
Newly-released satellite imagery from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) shows how a tropical depression grew into Tropical Storm Ian before becoming a hurricane and rapidly gaining strength before slamming into Southwest Florida and making its way across the state.
Newly-released satellite imagery from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) shows how a tropical depression grew into Tropical Storm Ian before becoming a hurricane and rapidly gaining strength before slamming into Southwest Florida and making its way across the state.
Hurricane Ian relief adds more pressure to already low rental car inventory in Tampa
Travelers who want to rent a vehicle at Tampa International Airport without a reservation are out of luck. Inventory for rental cars has been low since supply chain issues started last year; and adding Hurricane Ian to the mix has really impacted the amount of rentals available.
Travelers who want to rent a vehicle at Tampa International Airport without a reservation are out of luck. Inventory for rental cars has been low since supply chain issues started last year; and adding Hurricane Ian to the mix has really impacted the amount of rentals available.
Florida Medical Examiners Commission releases causes of reported Hurricane Ian deaths
Nearly 100 deaths in Florida have been connected to Hurricane Ian, happening before, during, and after the storm made landfall. A report compiled by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission is shedding light on what led up to these deaths and where they happened.
Nearly 100 deaths in Florida have been connected to Hurricane Ian, happening before, during, and after the storm made landfall. A report compiled by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission is shedding light on what led up to these deaths and where they happened.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay responds to drastic increase in calls after Hurricane Ian
As people begin the long road to recovery after Hurricane Ian, there’s an even greater need for physical and emotional support.
As people begin the long road to recovery after Hurricane Ian, there’s an even greater need for physical and emotional support.
Hidden debris from Hurricane Ian lingers in waterways, causing boating dangers, police say
With many communities on the water, debris that was ripped off of homes as well as uprooted trees ended up in the water after Hurricane Ian.
With many communities on the water, debris that was ripped off of homes as well as uprooted trees ended up in the water after Hurricane Ian.
Deputies rescue dog stranded on RV roof in flooded DeSoto County community
Deputies in DeSoto County rescued a dog that was stranded on the roof of an RV in area that was severely impacted by flooding.
Deputies in DeSoto County rescued a dog that was stranded on the roof of an RV in area that was severely impacted by flooding.
Tervis launches Hurricane Ian relief tumbler to help storm survivors
Tervis is doing its part to help the victims of Hurricane Ian.
Tervis is doing its part to help the victims of Hurricane Ian.
Researchers concerned about impacts of Hurricane Ian on water and land
Images released by NASA show the storm surge from Hurricane Ian running back out to sea. The water appears to extend more than 100 miles off the coast, taking a big chunk of the shoreline with it.
Images released by NASA show the storm surge from Hurricane Ian running back out to sea. The water appears to extend more than 100 miles off the coast, taking a big chunk of the shoreline with it.
Help while you shop: Retailers making donations to Hurricane Ian relief
For anyone not sure how to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian, you may have done it already, just by shopping at your local grocery store or even online.
For anyone not sure how to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian, you may have done it already, just by shopping at your local grocery store or even online.
Donation & volunteer opportunities around Tampa Bay
Whether you want to volunteer time, donate funds, or give goods, there's a way everyone can make a difference in the lives of neighbor Floridians in need.
Whether you want to volunteer time, donate funds, or give goods, there's a way everyone can make a difference in the lives of neighbor Floridians in need.
Tampa police deploying more officers to North Port for Hurricane Ian relief
A second wave of nearly 50 TPD officers relieved the 40 officers along with 15 Tampa firefighters from Tampa Fire Rescue who have been hard at work since last Saturday in North Port. They’ve been working to clear debris for residents and helping the North Port Police Department with all of their calls.
A second wave of nearly 50 TPD officers relieved the 40 officers along with 15 Tampa firefighters from Tampa Fire Rescue who have been hard at work since last Saturday in North Port. They’ve been working to clear debris for residents and helping the North Port Police Department with all of their calls.
Hurricane Ian floods leave mess, insurance questions behind for Floridians
Hurricane Ian caused extensive flooding in areas outside of areas considered high-risk zones, and flooding is not covered by a homeowner's insurance policy. Flood insurance must be purchased separately — and only 18% of Floridians have it. In many now-flooded neighborhoods, residents who didn't purchase the optional insurance are wondering how they will be able to afford much-needed repairs to their homes.
Hurricane Ian caused extensive flooding in areas outside of areas considered high-risk zones, and flooding is not covered by a homeowner's insurance policy. Flood insurance must be purchased separately — and only 18% of Floridians have it. In many now-flooded neighborhoods, residents who didn't purchase the optional insurance are wondering how they will be able to afford much-needed repairs to their homes.