Hurricane Ian vs Hurricane Charley: Exact same landfall location and strength but different impacts

During the last two decades, Lee County, Florida, has been ground zero for two major hurricanes with nearly identical strength, but that is where the similarities end between the two destructive storms.

The era of the Gulf: Ian joins list of 5 other destructive hurricanes in recent years

Once a hurricane makes it into the Gulf of Mexico, there's pretty much no way out without hitting land somewhere. And warm water just fuels the storms even more.

Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida

The National Hurricane Center placed Ian about 145 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina and forecast a “life-threatening storm surge” and hurricane conditions along the Carolina coastal area later Friday.

Polk County deputies head down to Fort Myers to help recover efforts after Hurricane Ian

Emergency crews from across the state are showing Southwest Florida, thy are not alone. Polk County sent some of its team down south to help Lee County recover from Hurricane Ian. 

Englewood residents pick up the pieces in wake of Hurricane Ian

Sarasota County residents are left to salvage what they can from their homes Thursday, especially in the southern part of the county where Hurricane Ian hit hardest.

Parts of Wauchula underwater in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Parts of the Wauchula area were underwater Thursday after Hurricane Ian dumped rain on an already-saturated Hardee County, Florida.

'She just lost everything': Myakka residents begin Hurricane Ian clean-up

The storm knocked out power to tens of thousands of people, brought down trees and powerlines. People living in Myakka City said it’s something they’ve never experienced.

Watch out: Fire ants lurking in Orlando floodwaters

Although Hurricane Ian is preparing to leave Florida, the catastrophic impact of the storm remains in and around the entire state. 

'Only in Florida': Woman and dog run through floodwaters

High waters from Hurricane Ian didn’t stop a die-hard runner from going for a jog with her dog in Orlando. 

Venice mobile home residents scrambled to safety as Hurricane Ian blew through

Sarasota County residents spent Thursday picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian left a mess in its wake. The Venice area suffered a lot of wind damage, especially in mobile home communities.

Historic Venice Theatre gutted from Hurricane Ian's winds

Hurricane Ian's winds ripped through Venice Theatre, peeling the roof back and damaging other parts of the historic building as well.

Hurricane Ian insured losses could total $40 billion, adding pressure to Florida's property insurance market

A financial ratings agency said Thursday that an initial analysis indicates insured losses from Hurricane Ian could range from $25 billion to $40 billion, putting additional pressure on Florida’s troubled property-insurance market.