Homes near Florida's Lake Jesup flood days after Ian passes

People living near Lake Jesup in Central Florida are feeling the effects of Hurricane Ian, delayed by a few days.

How strong were Ian's wind gusts in Orlando and across Central Florida?

Ian’s strength at landfall tied it for the fifth-strongest hurricane when measured by wind speed to strike the U.S. Ian weakened into a strong tropical storm by the time it made it to the Orlando area, but Central Florida still experienced hurricane-force wind gusts.

222,000 Ian insurance claims filed in Florida as Citizens Insurance adds 7,700 policies

Five days after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida and started making its way across the state, more than 222,000 insurance claims had been filed from the storm, according to data posted Monday on the state Office of Insurance Regulation website.

Tow companies busy as cars stall out in Ian floodwaters in Volusia County

Cars littered across Volusia County roadways impacted by floodwaters were a common sight as Hurricane Ian dumped massive amounts of rain on the coastal county.

Orlando's Leu Gardens remains closed due to damage from Ian

Orlando's Harry P. Leu Gardens remains closed as the property sustained damage to plants and downed trees due to Ian. Officials on Monday announced that the gardens will remain temporarily closed until staff and volunteers can clear debris and the pathways throughout the gardens. All private events, classes, and weddings will proceed as scheduled.

Thousands still missing in Florida after Hurricane Ian
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Hundreds of thousands of Florida residents stayed behind as Hurricane Ian approached Florida. As the death count continues to rise, many are still missing.

Heart of Florida United Way: Apply for $300 Walmart e-gift card

Heart of Florida United Way is allowing people impacted by Hurricane Ian to apply for a $300 e-gift card to Walmart.

Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian

Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.

Tracking the Tropics: Oct. 3, 2022
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We are tracking two tropical disturbances. One has formed off the coast of Africa and the other is heading toward the Caribbean Sea. Most of the models show the system tracking west and impacting Central America but a few show it tracking across Hispaniola, so we will keep an eye on this one.

Rumors, 'disaster sight-seers' slow Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in Lee County

Between rumors that the county is trying to "starve" people off Pine Island to drone pilots trying to get a look at areas devastated by Hurricane Ian, rescue and relief crews are having a hard time getting critical aid to those who need it.

Florida power outages: Here's when power will be turned back on after Hurricane Ian

Utility companies in Florida have been working around the clock after the storm knocked out power to 2 million people. Many of those outages were customers of FPL, Duke Energy, Tampa Electric and a few dozen other municipally owned electric companies and rural electric cooperatives.

By boat and jet ski, Project Dynamo volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts

Project Dynamo has rescued more than 20 people, many of them elderly residents who became cut off when the Category 4 storm washed away a bridge connecting the Florida mainland with Sanibel Island.

Florida officials warn of FEMA application fee scam

Officials in Florida are warning residents impacted by the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian of a scam going around asking residents to pay a fee to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Lyft offers Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian free, discounted rides

Lyft, a ride share business, has activated its LyftUp Disaster Response program to provide Florida residents with free and discounted rides to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian move to designated shelters and access critical resources.