Restoring memories: Florida photographer describes how to save Hurricane Ian flood damaged photos
Photographer Krista Kowalczyk has helped dozens of families recover photos damaged by Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida and has tips for others who hope to save their photographs.
Photographer Krista Kowalczyk has helped dozens of families recover photos damaged by Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida and has tips for others who hope to save their photographs.
Saturday forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Tropical Update: October 15, 2022
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is tracking what?s left of Post-Tropical Cyclone Karl. He says the storm is losing its characteristics and is spinning down. He says elsewhere in the tropics there are some small systems, but they are not expected to develop into anything over the next few days and should not pose a threat to Florida. The next named storm will be Lisa, but Sadiku says there?s no sign of Lisa anytime soon.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is tracking what?s left of Post-Tropical Cyclone Karl. He says the storm is losing its characteristics and is spinning down. He says elsewhere in the tropics there are some small systems, but they are not expected to develop into anything over the next few days and should not pose a threat to Florida. The next named storm will be Lisa, but Sadiku says there?s no sign of Lisa anytime soon.
St. Pete Instagram account auctions off date with local for SWFL Hurricane Ian relief
It all started with a cup of coffee and a picture. People bid for a date with one bachelor to help with Hurricane Ian relief. It's a creative fundraiser that began with an Instagram account as the Southwest Florida community works to rebuild.
It all started with a cup of coffee and a picture. People bid for a date with one bachelor to help with Hurricane Ian relief. It's a creative fundraiser that began with an Instagram account as the Southwest Florida community works to rebuild.
Southwest Florida communities in need of baby supplies after Hurricane Ian
The executive director for the Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida said they delivered resources to about 900 families before the storm. That number has tripled in the last three weeks as stores are too damaged to reopen and the ones that are open have minimal baby supplies or people don't have a way to get to one.
The executive director for the Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida said they delivered resources to about 900 families before the storm. That number has tripled in the last three weeks as stores are too damaged to reopen and the ones that are open have minimal baby supplies or people don't have a way to get to one.
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen says Tropical Storm Karl is expected to make landfall off Mexico soon and isn't expected to have much impact on the US. Meanwhile, the rest of the Caribbean and Atlantic are quiet for the weekend.
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen says Tropical Storm Karl is expected to make landfall off Mexico soon and isn't expected to have much impact on the US. Meanwhile, the rest of the Caribbean and Atlantic are quiet for the weekend.
Thousands of meals handed out at The Salvation Army's North Port campus despite damages from Hurricane Ian
Since Hurricane Ian passed through Florida, 525,000 meals and snacks have been handed out through The Salvation Army. They've worked to help more than 12,000 people with emotional and spiritual care.
Since Hurricane Ian passed through Florida, 525,000 meals and snacks have been handed out through The Salvation Army. They've worked to help more than 12,000 people with emotional and spiritual care.
Friday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Florida reinstating tolls after Hurricane Ian; excludes Alligator Alley, Skyway Bridge and Pinellas Bayway
Florida is slamming the brakes on toll-free roads. The fees were suspended to support evacuations and emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Now, drivers will be paying those tolls once again, starting Oct. 15. The only exceptions are the Skyway Bridge, Pinellas Bayway, and Alligator Alley.
Florida is slamming the brakes on toll-free roads. The fees were suspended to support evacuations and emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Now, drivers will be paying those tolls once again, starting Oct. 15. The only exceptions are the Skyway Bridge, Pinellas Bayway, and Alligator Alley.
'Lowest form of scum': Lee County deputies arrest Orlando men for allegedly looting after Hurricane Ian
The sheriff of Lee County said five men from Orlando were posing as workers for a fake company but were stealing from inside homes on Fort Myers Beach. All are facing burglary charges.
The sheriff of Lee County said five men from Orlando were posing as workers for a fake company but were stealing from inside homes on Fort Myers Beach. All are facing burglary charges.
Friday morning forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Small business emergency loan program launched for businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is launching the “small business emergency bridge loan program,” where businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian can apply for a one-term, 0% interest loan of up to $50,000.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is launching the “small business emergency bridge loan program,” where businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian can apply for a one-term, 0% interest loan of up to $50,000.
Wauchula great ape sanctuary hunkered down as Hurricane Ian barreled across Florida
When Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida a couple of weeks ago, it wasn't just people and their pets hunkering down for dear life. Sixty-nine great apes and nearly two dozen caretakers rode out the storm at their sanctuary in Wauchula.
When Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida a couple of weeks ago, it wasn't just people and their pets hunkering down for dear life. Sixty-nine great apes and nearly two dozen caretakers rode out the storm at their sanctuary in Wauchula.
North Port schools prepare to reopen after Hurricane Ian
Crews are working hard to ensure North Port schools that were hit hard by Hurricane Ian are ready for students to return to class on Monday.
Crews are working hard to ensure North Port schools that were hit hard by Hurricane Ian are ready for students to return to class on Monday.
Early voting days expanded in Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties; residents can request vote-by-mail ballots
In an executive order issued Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced steps to ensure residents in Florida counties "severely impacted by Hurricane Ian" will have a chance to vote in the midterm election next month.
In an executive order issued Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced steps to ensure residents in Florida counties "severely impacted by Hurricane Ian" will have a chance to vote in the midterm election next month.
Thursday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Tropical Update: October 13, 2022
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen is watching Tropical Storm Karl in the Gulf of Mexico but says it is forecast to make landfall in Mexico on Friday night or early Saturday morning. He predicts the area, which was just impacted by Hurricane Julia, will see a lot of wind and rain. There is another little disturbance coming off the coast of Africa that has a 20% chance of development over the next five days, but Eliasen says it should not be an issue for Florida.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen is watching Tropical Storm Karl in the Gulf of Mexico but says it is forecast to make landfall in Mexico on Friday night or early Saturday morning. He predicts the area, which was just impacted by Hurricane Julia, will see a lot of wind and rain. There is another little disturbance coming off the coast of Africa that has a 20% chance of development over the next five days, but Eliasen says it should not be an issue for Florida.
Thursday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Most of Hurricane Ian's 100-plus victims in Florida died by drowning, data shows
Data from the Medical Examiners Commission also shows that most people who died in the Category 4 hurricane were 70 or older.
Data from the Medical Examiners Commission also shows that most people who died in the Category 4 hurricane were 70 or older.
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber