Tiny kitten in Sarasota, Florida, is a Hurricane Ian survivor as shelter misses worst of storm
A small staff at an animal shelter in Sarasota, Florida, managed to take care of over 100 cats and a four-day-old kitten even amid the wrath of Hurricane Ian.
A small staff at an animal shelter in Sarasota, Florida, managed to take care of over 100 cats and a four-day-old kitten even amid the wrath of Hurricane Ian.
Rescue efforts underway in Wauchula after Hurricane Ian caused Peace River to overflow
Parts of Hardee County remained underwater Friday, as homeowners tried to salvage whatever they could.
Parts of Hardee County remained underwater Friday, as homeowners tried to salvage whatever they could.
Hurricane Ian cleanup continues in Polk County
Polk County residents continue cleaning up after Hurricane Ian.
Polk County residents continue cleaning up after Hurricane Ian.
Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando damaged in Hurricane Ian
Strong winds from Hurricane Ian damaged at least one ride at Universal Studios Florida Theme Park in Orlando, which was closed Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of the storm.
Strong winds from Hurricane Ian damaged at least one ride at Universal Studios Florida Theme Park in Orlando, which was closed Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of the storm.
How to apply for FEMA assistance: 13 Florida counties qualify for aid after Hurricane Ian
Those living in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and Seminole counties qualify for federal aid.
Those living in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and Seminole counties qualify for federal aid.
Hardee County public schools closed until further notice
Schools in Hardee County are closed indefinitely in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Schools in Hardee County are closed indefinitely in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian recovery: Publix stores reopening across Florida
Publix stores across Florida closed earlier this week as Hurricane Ian neared landfall. Now locations that were in the storm's path are reopening throughout the state.
Publix stores across Florida closed earlier this week as Hurricane Ian neared landfall. Now locations that were in the storm's path are reopening throughout the state.
Beloved Bubble Room on Captiva Island is still standing, but extent of damage unknown
The Bubble Room, an iconic restaurant on Captiva Island, is still standing, Maybe Floridians will one day be able to take a bite of Orange Crunch cake, but as of now, the extent of the building's damage is unknown.
The Bubble Room, an iconic restaurant on Captiva Island, is still standing, Maybe Floridians will one day be able to take a bite of Orange Crunch cake, but as of now, the extent of the building's damage is unknown.
North Port braces for rising water levels as neighborhoods remain flooded after Ian
Flooding remains an issue for parts of Florida, including in North Port where thousands remain without power, water, and even cell phone service. That water is not receding fast enough, in fact, levels will continue to rise over the coming days.
Flooding remains an issue for parts of Florida, including in North Port where thousands remain without power, water, and even cell phone service. That water is not receding fast enough, in fact, levels will continue to rise over the coming days.
SW Florida assesses damage after Ian: Fort Myers Beach devastated, Matlacha Pass Bridge destroyed
A day after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 4 storm, the road to Fort Myers Beach is littered with debris, buildings blown apart, and boats stacked on cars.
A day after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 4 storm, the road to Fort Myers Beach is littered with debris, buildings blown apart, and boats stacked on cars.
Friday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Hurricane Ian reforms as hurricane over Atlantic Ocean
Meteorologist Jim Weber says Hurricane Ian is set to make landfall off the coast of South Carolina after devastating southwest Florida Wednesday night and then Central Florida Thursday.
Meteorologist Jim Weber says Hurricane Ian is set to make landfall off the coast of South Carolina after devastating southwest Florida Wednesday night and then Central Florida Thursday.
Survivors speak of Hurricane Ian’s wrath at Florida trailer park
“I literally watched my house disappear with everything in it, right before my eyes,” one survivor said. The man added that he initially planned to stay home and ride the storm out.
“I literally watched my house disappear with everything in it, right before my eyes,” one survivor said. The man added that he initially planned to stay home and ride the storm out.
Sarasota County schools closed until further notice
The Sarasota County school system says all public schools are closed, until further notice, due to Hurricane Ian.
The Sarasota County school system says all public schools are closed, until further notice, due to Hurricane Ian.
Watch: Dog, woman and grandson who flew to Florida to ride out Ian with her lifted to safety
"She wasn’t leaving one way or the other," the man told rescuers.
"She wasn’t leaving one way or the other," the man told rescuers.
NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Ian's destruction
Before-and-after photos from NOAA flights show the street-level damage Hurricane Ian left behind in Sanibel, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers. Here’s how to look up a specific street or address.
Before-and-after photos from NOAA flights show the street-level damage Hurricane Ian left behind in Sanibel, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers. Here’s how to look up a specific street or address.
Florida linemen working 24/7; Hardee County is 99% without power — highest among all 67 counties
Linemen are working overtime to restore electricity to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Hardee County has the highest number of power outages – 99%.
Linemen are working overtime to restore electricity to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Hardee County has the highest number of power outages – 99%.
Curbside debris pickup after Hurricane Ian: Dates, locations and what's accepted
Four Tampa Bay area governments have announced when crews will begin collecting yard waste and debris created by Hurricane Ian.
Four Tampa Bay area governments have announced when crews will begin collecting yard waste and debris created by Hurricane Ian.
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.
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.
When are the theme parks in Florida opening again? Here is what we know
Here is when theme parks in Orlando and Tampa will reopen after Hurricane Ian.
Here is when theme parks in Orlando and Tampa will reopen after Hurricane Ian.



















