Non-profit flies Manatee County animals out of state as shelters reach max capacity
After Hurricane Ian passed, Manatee County Animal Welfare saw an increase in animals coming through their doors. Like many shelters across the state, they were already at max capacity.
After Hurricane Ian passed, Manatee County Animal Welfare saw an increase in animals coming through their doors. Like many shelters across the state, they were already at max capacity.
Sanibel Causeway now open for emergency vehicles; available to residents Oct. 21
Two weeks after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida, causing billions of dollars in damage, temporary repairs have been made to Sanibel Causeway, allowing power restoration crews and other emergency workers to reach the hard-hit barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva.
Two weeks after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida, causing billions of dollars in damage, temporary repairs have been made to Sanibel Causeway, allowing power restoration crews and other emergency workers to reach the hard-hit barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva.
Tropical Storm Karl becomes 11th named system of Atlantic season; no threat to U.S.
Tropical Storm Karl formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and is expected to meander off the coast of Mexico over the next several days, producing heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
Tropical Storm Karl formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and is expected to meander off the coast of Mexico over the next several days, producing heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
Debris clean up continues about two weeks after Hurricane Ian
Trucks with the big claws are working their way through local neighborhoods, snatching one Hurricane Ian debris pile at a time.
Trucks with the big claws are working their way through local neighborhoods, snatching one Hurricane Ian debris pile at a time.
Road repairs underway in North Port after Hurricane Ian floodwaters cause damage
Parts of Price Boulevard in North Port were damaged after being under several feet of water. Officials with the city are hoping to have at least one section of the road back open this week.
Parts of Price Boulevard in North Port were damaged after being under several feet of water. Officials with the city are hoping to have at least one section of the road back open this week.
Hurricane Ian debris piles line streets in Hillsborough, Pinellas counties
Hurricane Ian toppled trees and broke branches in yards across the Tampa Bay area. The raking, sawing and bagging is mostly done, leaving streets on both sides of the Bay dotted with large piles of debris.
Hurricane Ian toppled trees and broke branches in yards across the Tampa Bay area. The raking, sawing and bagging is mostly done, leaving streets on both sides of the Bay dotted with large piles of debris.
First lady Casey DeSantis announces toy drive for Florida kids affected by Hurricane Ian
As Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, first lady Casey DeSantis is making sure the youngest victims don't get left behind — announcing a toy drive for children who lost their belongings when the Category 4 storm devastated the state.
As Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, first lady Casey DeSantis is making sure the youngest victims don't get left behind — announcing a toy drive for children who lost their belongings when the Category 4 storm devastated the state.
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.