Hurricane

One week since Hurricane Ian made landfall, Florida officials have reported more than 100 storm-related deaths across 10 counties. Ian struck as a category 4 hurricane and was one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the United States—its floodwaters are still receding today. Recovery efforts continue, even as…

The days since Hurricane Ian have seen a horrifying string of information flood in. So far, 109 people have been confirmed dead. At least 55 of those deaths occurred in Lee County, Florida, where evacuation orders were issued just 24 hours before Ian made landfall. Communications have been spotty from storm-battered…

President Joe Biden was caught boasting that “no one f—s with a Biden” on a still-hot mic following a joint press conference with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. Biden was speaking to Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy, who responded, “Yeah, you got that right.” It’s not clear who Biden was…

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden talk to people impacted by Hurricane Ian during a tour of the area. Photo / AP President Joe Biden surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild as he comforted local residents…

Hurricane Ian left parts of Fort Myers Beach, Florida utterly leveled - Copyright AFP Giorgio VIERA Hurricane Ian washed organic matter and pollutants into waterways, signaling a health risk to humans and serious environmental impacts to come. President Joe Biden is visiting Florida today to view damage from Hurricane Ian. Besides…

Biden heads into Florida hurricane clean-up zone — and opponent’s territory WASHINGTON, United States — President Joe Biden makes a politically charged visit Wednesday to inspect the aftermath of deadly Hurricane Ian in Florida while also presenting a united front despite bitter disagreements with Republican critic and potential 2024 opponent,…

There was no time to waste. As Hurricane Ian lashed southwest Florida, Bryan Stern, a veteran of the U.S. military, and others began gathering crews, boats, and even crowbars for the urgent task that would soon be at hand: rescuing hundreds of people who might get trapped by floodwaters. “As…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — In darkness and despair, there were flickers of light and hope, even for Jane Compton who lost her home and possessions to Hurricane Ian’s wrath. As the storm approached last week, she and her husband found sanctuary at their Baptist church, huddling with fellow parishioners…

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, more than half a million statewide residents faced another day without electricity Tuesday as rescuers continued their search for those trapped inside homes inundated with…

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