North Port's San Pedro Catholic Church becomes post-hurricane supply hub
At San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, blessings are happening with each trunk filled.
At San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, blessings are happening with each trunk filled.
Five days after Hurricane Ian, flooding, rescue efforts persist in North Port
The city of North Port says floodwater is finally receding, days after Hurricane Ian, but some areas, like North Port Estates, remain under 3-4' of water.
The city of North Port says floodwater is finally receding, days after Hurricane Ian, but some areas, like North Port Estates, remain under 3-4' of water.
Local small businesses come together to support Hurricane Ian relief efforts
If you’re looking for a way to support relief efforts in Southwest Florida, there’s an event this weekend giving you a chance.
If you’re looking for a way to support relief efforts in Southwest Florida, there’s an event this weekend giving you a chance.
Dakin Dairy Farm loses 250 milk cows after Hurricane Ian hits Manatee County
For years, Dakin Dairy Farm has been a point of pride for Manatee County's agricultural and ecotourism sectors, but Hurricane Ian killed at least 250 of their cows, leaving them to wonder what the future holds.
For years, Dakin Dairy Farm has been a point of pride for Manatee County's agricultural and ecotourism sectors, but Hurricane Ian killed at least 250 of their cows, leaving them to wonder what the future holds.
Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian
Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.
Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.
Truckload of supplies from Tampa Bay area heads to SWFL in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
With major cleanup efforts ahead in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, truckloads of supplies from the Tampa Bay area are heading south.
With major cleanup efforts ahead in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, truckloads of supplies from the Tampa Bay area are heading south.
Rumors, 'disaster sight-seers' slow Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in Lee County
Between rumors that the county is trying to "starve" people off Pine Island to drone pilots trying to get a look at areas devastated by Hurricane Ian, rescue and relief crews are having a hard time getting critical aid to those who need it.
Between rumors that the county is trying to "starve" people off Pine Island to drone pilots trying to get a look at areas devastated by Hurricane Ian, rescue and relief crews are having a hard time getting critical aid to those who need it.
Frostproof church surrounded by storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
First Hilltop Baptist Church in Frostproof is surrounded by a sea of storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This is the third time the church has flooded in the last 100 years, and the worst time.
First Hilltop Baptist Church in Frostproof is surrounded by a sea of storm water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. This is the third time the church has flooded in the last 100 years, and the worst time.
Polk County schools will reopen after 5-day closure due to Hurricane Ian
Polk County schools will reopen Tuesday, October 4, after closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. Polk Superintendent Frederick Reid said power has been restored to all schools in the county and clean up is complete.
Polk County schools will reopen Tuesday, October 4, after closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. Polk Superintendent Frederick Reid said power has been restored to all schools in the county and clean up is complete.
Florida power companies' goal is to restore electricity by Sunday in areas where infrastructure isn't damaged
About 43,000 men and women have been working around the clock to restore power to Floridians. So far, electricity has returned to 2 million people who lost during Hurricane Ian.
About 43,000 men and women have been working around the clock to restore power to Floridians. So far, electricity has returned to 2 million people who lost during Hurricane Ian.
By boat and jet ski, Project Dynamo volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts
Project Dynamo has rescued more than 20 people, many of them elderly residents who became cut off when the Category 4 storm washed away a bridge connecting the Florida mainland with Sanibel Island.
Project Dynamo has rescued more than 20 people, many of them elderly residents who became cut off when the Category 4 storm washed away a bridge connecting the Florida mainland with Sanibel Island.
Self storage company offers 1 free month for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida, Georgia
A storage rental company is offering a free month of rent to victims of Hurricane Ian, in Florida and coastal Georgia.
A storage rental company is offering a free month of rent to victims of Hurricane Ian, in Florida and coastal Georgia.
FHP trooper rescued from Hardee County floodwaters; patrol car pulled out by crane
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper had to be rescued from rising floodwater caused by Hurricane Ian, as the storm barreled through the state last week.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper had to be rescued from rising floodwater caused by Hurricane Ian, as the storm barreled through the state last week.
Highlands County: Agriculture crops hit hard by Ian, most power restored to residents
"Coasts are typically affected worse than we are, but that doesn't mean that we don't suffer damage when hurricanes come through. Preparation is the key to success in any disaster like this. This needs to be that wake-up call, especially for those folks that liven the low-lying areas."
"Coasts are typically affected worse than we are, but that doesn't mean that we don't suffer damage when hurricanes come through. Preparation is the key to success in any disaster like this. This needs to be that wake-up call, especially for those folks that liven the low-lying areas."
Curbside debris pickup after Hurricane Ian: Here's what to expect across Bay Area
Over the weekend, many residents across the Tampa Bay region began cleaning up their yards after the storm. Starting Monday, it will be a busy week for sanitation workers.
Over the weekend, many residents across the Tampa Bay region began cleaning up their yards after the storm. Starting Monday, it will be a busy week for sanitation workers.
Linemen from Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania restore power to 1.8 million after Hurricane Ian, so far
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
Five days after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, close to 700,000 residents were still without power. Governor Ron DeSantis said an army of 42,000 utility workers responded to the call for help to restore outages.
Alafia River flooding peaks at 18 feet after Hurricane Ian, surrounding nearby homes with water
The Alafia River’s water levels peaked around 18.4 feet Friday evening, surrounding nearby homes in Hillsborough County with water and stranding residents over the weekend after Hurricane Ian tore across Florida the week before.
The Alafia River’s water levels peaked around 18.4 feet Friday evening, surrounding nearby homes in Hillsborough County with water and stranding residents over the weekend after Hurricane Ian tore across Florida the week before.
Hurricane Orlene weakens to Category 3 ahead of Mexico landfall
Damaging winds, flooding rainfall and a dangerous storm surge are significant threats as Hurricane Orlene nears popular Mexican tourist destinations.
Damaging winds, flooding rainfall and a dangerous storm surge are significant threats as Hurricane Orlene nears popular Mexican tourist destinations.
President Biden, first lady to visit Florida and Puerto Rico to assess hurricane damage
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Puerto Rico and Florida this week to survey the widespread destruction caused by hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Puerto Rico and Florida this week to survey the widespread destruction caused by hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
As flooding continues in North Port, Tampa sends officers, firefighters to help
Before the 40 TPD officers and 15 Tampa firefighters left early Saturday morning, they were told, “You guys are gonna be exposed to stuff that nobody’s ever seen before but you guys.”
Before the 40 TPD officers and 15 Tampa firefighters left early Saturday morning, they were told, “You guys are gonna be exposed to stuff that nobody’s ever seen before but you guys.”