Hurricane

Susan Elliott power washes her outdoor furniture at her home in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., where a powerful storm surge from Hurricane Ian ravaged the community. Octavio Jones for NPR hide caption toggle caption Octavio Jones for NPR FORT MYERS, Fla. — Hurricane Ian destroyed more than 5,000 homes in…

In the three months since Hurricane Ian struck Florida, the state’s fragile property insurance market has been teetering on the brink of collapse. The historic storm caused over $50 billion in damage, more than any disaster in U.S. history other than Hurricane Katrina. It also dealt a body blow to…

When Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida last fall, Milly Santiago already knew what it was like to lose everything to a hurricane, to leave your home, to start over.  For her, that was the outcome of Hurricane Maria, which struck her native Puerto Rico in September 2017, killing thousands of…

A Michigan man who “thrived on helping others” died while delivering free bikes to children in Florida who were affected by Hurricane Ian, his family said. Steven Pringle, 57, was killed in a car crash in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Nov. 23 while driving a pickup truck of bikes, according…

KINGSFORD, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan Army veteran who turned his life around with a bike shop died in a crash while delivering free bikes to children in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian, his family said. Steven Pringle, 57, was killed in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Nov. 23, a few…

Production of oranges in Florida this season is forecast to be down 36% from earlier estimates, in part a reflection of twin hurricanes that battered growing regions, according to U.S. Agriculture Department figures released Friday. The latest forecast calls for about 18 million boxes of oranges to be produced in 2022-23 in…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Production of oranges in Florida this season is forecast to be down 36% from earlier estimates, in part a reflection of twin hurricanes that battered growing regions, according to U.S. Agriculture Department figures released Friday. The latest forecast calls for about 18 million boxes of oranges…

Yamil Villafane in his tow truck on Nov. 3, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Michelle Bruzzese for NPR hide caption toggle caption Michelle Bruzzese for NPR Yamil Villafane in his tow truck on Nov. 3, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Michelle Bruzzese for NPR ESTERO, Fla., — Hurricane Ian ruined hundreds of…

Brnovich's community efforts continue with club's turkey drive in SarasotaNovember 22nd, 2022 Throughout his life, Kyle Brnovich had heard about people coming together in times of need, such as following a natural disaster. But the 25-year-old had never experienced it firsthand. That changed for the Orioles' Minor League right-hander over…

Collson, an avid cook who liked to kid and laugh, stuck firmly to her decision not to leave home, Jim said. Her resolve began to weaken two days before the storm, when she looked into a shelter. But the shelter didn’t have any beds available, just a wheelchair. Collson told…