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Holmes Beach prepares for storm surge coming from Hurricane Ian

Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place. 

Polk County prepares for high winds, extensive flooding from Hurricane Ian

Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding. 

Floridians urged to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen

Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday.

Know your zone: Florida evacuation zones, what they mean, and when to leave

As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.

Why Florida's Gulf Coast is susceptible to a hurricane's storm surge

Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.

Florida suspending tolls, including in Bay Area, as evacuation orders are issued ahead of Ian

Florida is suspending tolls for Polk Parkway, Pinellas Bayway, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Selmon Expressway, and the I-4 connector until further notice as evacuation orders are being issued.

Florida hotels offers 'distress rates' ahead of Hurricane Ian

As Hurricane Ian nears the state of Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts said it is offering "distress rates" across some of its properties for Florida residents to have a safe and affordable place to stay as they ride out the storm. 

Floridians, don't panic about gas supplies — take what you need, experts say

Each gas station can only hold so much fuel at a given time, and when those tanks are empty, businesses have to wait for the next shipment. Florida tries to make sure gas shipments continue as long as it is safe to do so.

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