Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, Florida official warns
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian debris cleanup in Polk County could take at least three months
Polk County crews are working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week to clean up the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian, and it still could three to four months to get the job done.
Polk County crews are working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week to clean up the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian, and it still could three to four months to get the job done.
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber shows the predicted path for Potential Tropical Cyclone 13, over Central America.
Meteorologist Jim Weber shows the predicted path for Potential Tropical Cyclone 13, over Central America.
Astronaut on ISS spots Florida’s muddy wounds left from Hurricane Ian
Not only did Hurricane Ian push in several feet of water during a catastrophic storm surge last week, but the storm dumped well over a foot of rain across a wide swath of Central and North Florida.
Not only did Hurricane Ian push in several feet of water during a catastrophic storm surge last week, but the storm dumped well over a foot of rain across a wide swath of Central and North Florida.
Pinellas school district sending skilled workers, supplies to Lee County to help repair damaged schools
A caravan of Pinellas County school employees drove to Lee County before sunrise Thursday to help the school district rebuild its schools that were damaged by Hurricane Ian. They included 18 skilled workers specializing in electrical work, plumbing, air conditioning, roofing and carpentry — bringing much-needed supplies and even 1,500 meals for people in need.
A caravan of Pinellas County school employees drove to Lee County before sunrise Thursday to help the school district rebuild its schools that were damaged by Hurricane Ian. They included 18 skilled workers specializing in electrical work, plumbing, air conditioning, roofing and carpentry — bringing much-needed supplies and even 1,500 meals for people in need.
Suncoast Humane Society's animal shelter inoperable, unsafe due to extensive damage from Hurricane Ian: CEO
The Suncoast Humane Society in Englewood reported significant damage to its building from Hurricane Ian, and is now asking for donations to help rebuild. All animals were safely evacuated before the Category 4 storm made landfall, but the shelter's CEO says the facility is no longer safe for pets, staff or volunteers.
The Suncoast Humane Society in Englewood reported significant damage to its building from Hurricane Ian, and is now asking for donations to help rebuild. All animals were safely evacuated before the Category 4 storm made landfall, but the shelter's CEO says the facility is no longer safe for pets, staff or volunteers.
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
More than 200 birds rescued after riding out Hurricane Ian at Pine Island sanctuary
It's a rescue mission that's been dubbed "Operation Noah's Ark" after volunteers helped transport more than 200 birds from a sanctuary on Pine Island.
It's a rescue mission that's been dubbed "Operation Noah's Ark" after volunteers helped transport more than 200 birds from a sanctuary on Pine Island.
Florida Disaster Fund receives $35 million toward Hurricane Ian relief in five days
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is spearheading the effort to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Ian. The governor's office said the Florida Disaster Fund received $35 million in donations on its fifth day of activation.
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is spearheading the effort to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Ian. The governor's office said the Florida Disaster Fund received $35 million in donations on its fifth day of activation.
Which donations will make the biggest impact for Hurricane Ian victims
Hurricane relief is coming to Florida from all over the country. From donations to volunteer work to simple words of support, people are doing what they can to help Hurricane Ian's victims get back on their feet.
Hurricane relief is coming to Florida from all over the country. From donations to volunteer work to simple words of support, people are doing what they can to help Hurricane Ian's victims get back on their feet.
Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'
President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.
President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.
Tampa Bay area volunteers continue to extend support to SWFL after Hurricane Ian
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the Tampa Bay area is rallying to uplift our neighbors hardest hit by the storm.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the Tampa Bay area is rallying to uplift our neighbors hardest hit by the storm.
Wednesday evening forecast
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Call center set up at North Port City Hall brings needed information, hope to those impacted by Hurricane Ian
A training room at North Port City Hall has been transformed into a call center where call takers have provided more than just information, but hope to others impacted by Hurricane Ian.
A training room at North Port City Hall has been transformed into a call center where call takers have provided more than just information, but hope to others impacted by Hurricane Ian.
President Biden surveys devastation in SW Florida caused by Hurricane Ian, meets victims and first responders
President Joe Biden surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild as he comforted local residents alongside Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 foe.
President Joe Biden surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild as he comforted local residents alongside Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 foe.
Tropical Update: October 5, 2022
Tropical Depression 12 is out in the Atlantic, off the coast of Africa, but FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says it is nothing to be concerned about and may not last throughout the night. He says a strong wind shear is blowing the system a part. Weber is also watching an area that is working its way into the Caribbean that is a fairly disorganized system that does not have a defined closed center of circulation. It is in a spot that is similar to Hurricane Ian, but the conditions have really changed in the atmosphere, so Weber does not expect this system to follow in Ian?s path. Instead, Weber believes it will travel toward the west and he will keep an eye on it.
Tropical Depression 12 is out in the Atlantic, off the coast of Africa, but FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says it is nothing to be concerned about and may not last throughout the night. He says a strong wind shear is blowing the system a part. Weber is also watching an area that is working its way into the Caribbean that is a fairly disorganized system that does not have a defined closed center of circulation. It is in a spot that is similar to Hurricane Ian, but the conditions have really changed in the atmosphere, so Weber does not expect this system to follow in Ian?s path. Instead, Weber believes it will travel toward the west and he will keep an eye on it.
Florida mom uses plastic bin to protect infant son as Hurricane Ian floods neighborhood
A mother's account of the cataclysmic storm will haunt the Fort Myers, Florida, family forever.
A mother's account of the cataclysmic storm will haunt the Fort Myers, Florida, family forever.
Many still missing in Fort Myers following Ian as debris piles complicate search operations
"Words can't describe the amount of devastation and human impacts and economic impact to this small beachside community," said Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin.
"Words can't describe the amount of devastation and human impacts and economic impact to this small beachside community," said Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ron Martin.
Suncoast Animal League sending pet supply caravan to facilities impacted by hurricane
Amid the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian are the many animal shelters to the south of Tampa Bay that are now scrambling to keep pets safe and healthy. Some have lost everything as others run out of supplies.
Amid the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian are the many animal shelters to the south of Tampa Bay that are now scrambling to keep pets safe and healthy. Some have lost everything as others run out of supplies.