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Florida police arrest ‘pooping perpetrator’

Florida police have arrested a man they said was caught on camera breaking into a restaurant and then defecating on the floor.

Florida police looking for ‘pooping perpetrator’

Florida police are looking for a man, who they said was caught on camera breaking into a restaurant and then defecating on the floor.

Body of man missing since Hurriane Ian found on sunken boat

The remains of a man who was reported missing after Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast last year have been recovered from a sunken sailboat, sheriff’s officials said.

Sheriff: Couple arrested in Keys after toddler found covered in roaches

Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a Fort Myers couple on child abuse and drug charges after they found a 2-year-old child in “squalid” conditions, authorities said Wednesday.

Caught on Camera: Truck plunges into Florida waterway

A driver goes over the edge of a bridge in Fort Myers and it was all caught on camera.

Meet the 2023 Hooters Calendar girls: Tour visits Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Sarasota

Seven Southwest Florida Hooters employees appear in the 2023 calendar, including June feature Skylar Becker, 22, of Fort Myers.

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Florida officially attributes 144 deaths to Hurricane Ian

The Florida Medical Examiners Commission announced on Friday that Hurricane Ian killed 144 people in 19 counties.

Florida Uber driver accused of raping passenger

Florida sheriff's deputies have arrested an Uber driver accused of raping one of his passengers after dropping her off at her home.

Florida lawmakers set to meet on ailing insurance market

The Florida Legislature will meet next week for a special session on property insurance and property tax relief in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

2 Florida women become millionaires playing Lottery scratch off game at Publix

Two women from southwest Florida became millionaires last week after winning $1 million and $2 million respectively while playing the Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game.

Florida state report shows toxic algae levels

Scientists are saying a red tide bloom that’s lingered along the coast for a few weeks is now being fed by nutrients running off the landscape in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

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Still reeling from Ian, Florida shrimpers are desperate to get back on the water

Fishers in southwest Florida are desperate to save their shrimping fleet, and their lifestyle, decimated by Hurricane Ian more than a month ago.

npr.org

US: Federal aid to Florida for Hurricane Ian tops $2B

Federal officials say U.S. aid to Florida for recovery from Hurricane Ian has topped the $2 billion mark.

Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida

Hurricane Ian not only ravaged southwest Florida on land but was destructive underwater as well. It destroyed man-made reefs and brought along red tide, the harmful algae blooms that kill fish and birds, according to marine researchers who returned last week from a six-day cruise organized by the Florida Institute of Oceanography. Researchers who used the cruise to study marine life in the Gulf of Mexico following the hurricane say it left in its wake red tide and destroyed artificial reefs from as far away as 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the coast of southwest Florida.

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Hurricane Ian's lucrative cleanup deals generate new storm

It has been a month since Hurricane Ian ravaged southwest Florida.

Florida Seniors' Retirement Plans Were Destroyed With Hurricane Ian

A Fort Myers mobile home neighborhood was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ian, taking retirement plans and funds with it.

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How a sustainable Florida neighborhood weathered Hurricane Ian

A solar-powered neighborhood not far from Fort Myers made it through Hurricane Ian without losing electricity, water or even internet. An engineer behind the project explains what worked so well.

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The only US state without commercial airline service is getting 5 new routes to Florida next year — see the full list

Frontier was the last carrier to serve Delaware, which exited due to low demand and left the state abandoned without any commercial airline service.

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‘Imagine … 500 people in the waiting room.’ Broward medical reserve moves into action after Hurricane Ian

Got time and healthcare expertise? The Broward County Medical Reserve Corp., a group of volunteer medical professionals who help out in disasters or emergencies, is responding to the varied medical needs of hundreds who now are homeless after Hurricane Ian’s destructive winds and flooding.

sun-sentinel.com

Sanibel Island causeway washed out by Ian reopens early

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reopening of the causeway linking Sanibel Island to the mainland that was washed out by Hurricane Ian

sun-sentinel.com

Florida, Gulf Coast see record freezing temperatures from cold front

Cold weather and snow are forecast across the eastern Great Lakes and interior Northeast regions through Friday as record warmth comes to an end over the Northwest.

foxnews.com

Men’s Soccer: Owls fall 2-1 at Florida Gulf Coast

FAU finishes with a 1-5-1 record against non-conference opponents this season.

upressonline.com

Florida player wins half of $494 million Mega Millions jackpot

The Florida Lottery has announced that one of the two winning Mega Millions tickets from Friday night’s drawing was purchased in Florida.

Ian destroyed buildings, but didn’t touch this iconic sign in Fort Myers. Take a look

It made it through the rain — as well as the punishing wind, terrifying floods and catastrophic storm surge.

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Mayor travels to Fort Myers to deliver supplies, coordinate county response

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently traveled to Fort Myers, in the wake of Hurricane Ian, to deliver critical supplies for the search and rescue team, assess damage, meet with local officials and determine how Miami-Dade County can best assist with recovery and rebuilding efforts. In times of need, I’m proud that our humanity shines bright,” said Mayor Levine Cava. She then met with Lee County Administrator Roger Desjarlais to review coordinating plans and determine areas of need Miami-Dade can fill. Mayor Levine Cava then went to the supply staging site managed by the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to assist in the organization and distribution of supplies, where the organizers reported a total of 24 trucks so far have delivered donations valued well over $1 million. To see more #Miaminews from #Aventura to #Coralgables to #SouthMiami, #Pinecrest, #Palmetto Bay and #Cutler Bay and all throughout #Miamidadecounty go to:www.communitynewspapers.com

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Local 10, philanthropist businessman deliver truckloads of supplies to Fort Myers

The Local 10 community relations team, Steven Gurowitz, and his associates collected disaster relief supplies for one week and packed three, 30-foot trucks for the journey to Fort Myers.

Hour-by-hour analysis shows toll of county's delay before Hurricane Ian

A Washington Post analysis of weather advisories, emergency notifications and interviews paints a stark picture of confusion on the ground as Ian approached Florida's Lee County.

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Two beloved bald eagles are rebuilding their nest after Hurricane Ian

Harriet and M15, stars of a popular wildlife webcam, are working to reconstruct a safe home ahead of mating season.

washingtonpost.com

Rough times ahead: Hurricane Ian batters SW Florida economy

Hurricane Ian might have come and gone, but it has done long-term damage to the small businesses of a region heavily dependent on tourists and seasonal residents.

Floridians face insurance battle after Hurricane Ian

While the force of Hurricane Ian is behind the residents of southwestern Florida, the recovery effort is only just beginning. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look at the insurance fight ahead for people desperate for help.

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Hurricane Ian leads to voter turnout concerns in Lee County

With numerous residents displaced and voting precincts destroyed by Hurricane Ian, local officials in Lee County are concerned about how the storm could impact voter turnout in the November election.

Hurricane Survivors Struggle To Find Shelter After Losing Everything

Displaced Fort Myers residents are camping out at a Walmart parking lot after Hurricane Ian.

newsy.com

Babcock Ranch: Solar-powered "hurricane-proof" town takes direct hit from Hurricane Ian, never loses electricity

"The only damage were a few downed trees and a few shingles off the roofs," Syd Kitson, developer of Babcock Ranch, told 60 Minutes.

cbsnews.com

This Week in South Florida: Carlos Gimenez

Last week, as President Joe Biden toured the ruins of Fort Myers and surroundings following the destruction brought by Hurricane Ian.

Florida woman finds lost wedding ring after Hurricane Ian

A woman from Fort Myers, Florida, found her lost wedding ring outside her home amid damage from Hurricane Ian. She said the incident gave her hope for the community.

foxnews.com

Amid their own struggles, Florida’s immigrant workers ready to rebuild storm-battered state

It is Fort Myers’ poor immigrant workers who will soon help rebuild the city from the ground up, removing Hurricane Ian debris from people’s lawns, painting their homes, and fixing their roofs. Yet they do not have the same means to rebuild their own homes, even as they repair the homes of others.

sun-sentinel.com

Survivor talks about waiting out Ian, now living in shelter

A woman who always rode her bike and didn't have a car was forced to wait out Ian. Now, she's living in a shelter among 500 other survivors.

Lost wedding ring found in brush pile after Hurricane Ian

Ashley Garner had given up on ever seeing her wedding ring again.

Miami-Dade utility workers head to southwest Florida to aid Ian repair efforts

In order to get water lines up and running again, Miami-Dade County sent a large group of utility workers to the other coast of Florida to begin making critical repairs after Hurricane Ian decimated the area.

Their father, 87, evacuated for Hurricane Ian. Rattled by storm surge, he died in his car

The day Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Tom Cummiskey, 87, had evacuated his Fort Myers trailer and was driving about 35 miles east from the coast, fielding calls on his flip phone from friends and family urging him to get off the road.

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He swam to safety from of his flooded Florida home as Hurricane Ian destroyed his business: "I lost my entire life"

The owner of Fort Myers' Green Cup Cafe describes how Hurricane Ian forced him to battle carbon monoxide and raging floodwaters as it tore through his beloved small business.

cbsnews.com

Hurricane Ian has the potential to be the most costly hurricane in Florida history

Growing the Voices of Our FutureThe Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students. Hurricane Ian has the potential to be the most costly hurricane in Florida history, wreaking havoc on towns from the state’s western coast to interior cities like Orlando. The most severe wind and rain occurred in southern coastal communities such as Fort Myers and Naples, where several neighborhoods were completely destroyed. They don’t look the same as they used to. Buildings that were formerly community landmarks are no longer standing.” Many of the Ian-related deaths have been recorded in Lee County, which encompasses Fort Myers and Sanibel Island in southeastern Florida, where at least 42 people perished.

thewestsidegazette.com

Ian shakes up election preparations, could hurt Florida turnout

Election supervisors in Southwest Florida that suffered the most from Ian are now in the early stages of assessing the damage.

sun-sentinel.com

One Florida community built to weather hurricanes endured Ian with barely a scratch

Hundreds of thousands of people in southwest Florida still don't have electricity or water. But Babcock Ranch, north of Fort Myers, was designed and built to withstand the most powerful storms.

npr.org

See before and after photos of Hurricane Ian's impact on these Fort Myers locations

One week after Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida, we take a look back at how some locations around Fort Myers fared after the Category 4 storm.

news.yahoo.com

Watch live: President Joe Biden addresses Hurricane Ian victims in Fort Myers, Florida

President Joe Biden traveled to Fort Myers, Florida on Wednesday to address the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

cnbc.com

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis gives update on hurricane recovery from Matlacha

Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden will both be making appearances in southwest Florida Wednesday to speak about the recovery efforts in place following Hurricane Ian.

Florida's island dwellers dig out from Ian's destruction

The full breadth of Hurricane Ian's destruction is still coming into focus a week after it hit southwest Florida.

Biden To Focus On Hurricane Victims In Florida, Not Politics

The president plans to meet with residents and business owners in Fort Myers and will thank government officials providing emergency aid.

newsy.com

Biden-DeSantis Florida meeting previews possible 2024 contest

President Biden will meet with Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss the response to Hurricane Ian — a meeting that could foreshadow the 2024 White House contest.

foxnews.com

Biden, FEMA head to Florida as survivors scramble for federal aid

Many survivors of last week's devastating hurricane said they were unsure how to get help with basic needs, and that the FEMA process was fraught with delays.

washingtonpost.com

Biden to visit Fort Myers, meet with DeSantis over Ian

President Biden will travel to Fort Myers on Wednesday to tour the massive damage left behind by 150-mph Hurricane Ian.

sun-sentinel.com

Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press briefing on Hurricane Ian relief in Fort Myers

Gov. Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian with First Lady Casey DeSantis.

Hurricane Ian images: 19 photos of the boat carnage in Southwest Florida

Almost a week after Hurricane Ian slammed Southwest Florida, boats that were displaced by the storm surge have become reminders of the damage.

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‘Where am I going to go?’ Floridians hit by a hurricane and a housing crunch.

After Hurricane Ian, many Floridians, limited by low or fixed incomes, face finding a decent place to live in a state that is mired in an affordable housing crunch.

sun-sentinel.com

Hurricane Ian's Florida destruction seen from space (satellite photos)

Satellites have revealed the scale of destruction wreaked by Hurricane Ian over Florida last week, but images also show glimpses of recovery where power has already been restored.

space.com

Search, recovery process underway as Hurricane Ian death toll rises in Florida

Evacuation and relief efforts continued in Southwest Florida on Tuesday, as the death toll surpassed 100 from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.

Amid Ian's wounds, Jews see healing, renewal in Yom Kippur

Throughout a southwest Florida devastated by Hurricane Ian, Jews plan to hold worship services for Yom Kippur starting Tuesday night.

Live updates: Fort Myers Beach is 'like a war zone'

This is the live blog for Lee County in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Reporters are spread out across Southwest Florida covering Ian's impact.

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Survivors cope with destruction on Sanibel Island

Florida's Sanibel Island bore the brunt of Hurricane Ian, as homes were destroyed and the only bridge connecting the island to the mainland was knocked out. Those who survived the storm now face the daunting task of repairing what remains. Manuel Bojorquez has more.

news.yahoo.com

Century-old landmark survives Hurricane Ian

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’s winter estates, despite being located right on the river, are in good shape, all things considered.

DeSantis, FEMA defend Lee County evacuation amid growing questions

Both the Biden administration's FEMA director and Florida GOP officials like Gov. Ron DeSantis are pointing out the county was on the periphery of the storm's path. Here's what we know and what the forecasts showed.

washingtonpost.com

In Hurricane Ian’s wake, dangers persist, worsen in parts. Florida’s evacuated residents told to stay away

Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persisted, and even worsened in some places

sun-sentinel.com

In one Fort Myers neighborhood, residents feel forsaken in the aftermath of Ian

In historically African-American Dunbar, some think that they are being ignored by authorities who are more concerned about helping affluent seaside communities.

npr.org

Hurricane Ian Ravages Family Fishing Business Just Before Crab Season

A family fishing business in Fort Myers lost almost everything after Hurricane Ian devastated the area.

newsy.com

Hurricane Ian's path of destruction

Ian exploded into southwest Florida Wednesday carving a trail of death and devastation across the state before slamming the Carolinas this weekend.

cbsnews.com

Fort Myers man rode out Hurricane Ian on boat for 12 hours

Andrew Woeck got up an up close and personal view of Hurricane Ian.

After Hurricane Ian hits Fort Myers, Black neighborhood residents say they aren’t counting on much help

Residents in Dunbar say they have grown accustomed to relying on themselves and looking out for each other.

news.yahoo.com

Transcript: Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022

The following is a transcript of an interview with Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.

cbsnews.com

This Week in South Florida: Spencer Roach

Fort Myers and the barrier island to the east Cayo Costa is where Hurricane Ian crashed ashore.

Search and rescue efforts underway in Florida after 'catastrophic' hurricane

Search and rescue efforts are underway in Florida after a devastating Category 4 hurricane made landfall Wednesday.

cnbc.com

Florida’s Fatal Attraction

Everyone wants a piece of it. That’s the problem.

theatlantic.com

Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands

Experts say that Hurricane Ian is shining a spotlight once again on the vulnerability of the nation’s barrier islands and the increasing cost of people living on them.

Hurricane Ian: NICU patients transferred from Fort Myers to south Florida hospitals

Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida is expecting the transfer of NICU patients from Lee Health in Fort Myers after the hospital was significantly damaged by Hurricane Ian.

foxnews.com

Fox News aerial video captures Fort Myers destruction: 'Thrown around like little toys'

Fox News rode along with the Lee County Sheriff's Office to capture the destruction left by Hurricane Ian.

foxnews.com

Ian leaves dozens dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery

Dozens of Florida residents have evacuated from their flooded and splintered homes by boat and air as rescuers search for survivors after Hurricane Ian.

Man survives Hurricane Ian’s fury in Sanibel Island

Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno visited Times Square in Fort Myers Beach. He rode a helicopter with Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis.

Hurricane Ian’s havoc forces hospital to transfer newborn babies in need of intensive care

Newborn babies in need of intensive medical care were among the Hurricane Ian victims who have been transferred to South Florida hospitals after the Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Ian survivors now face the devastation the storm left behind

Search and rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss in the aftermath.

cbsnews.com

See what 4 Florida sites looked like before Hurricane Ian — and what they look like now

The images that have come out of Southwest Florida — during and after Hurricane Ian — are jarring.

news.yahoo.com

More than 21 dead in Florida as Ian becomes post-tropical cyclone

Hurricane Ian, with top winds of 85 mph, makes landfall in South Carolina. At least 21 people are dead in Florida, as recovery and rescue efforts continue Friday.

sun-sentinel.com

Gas station stores in Lee, Collier counties become havens amid Hurricane Ian’s havoc

Hurricane Ian’s aftermath in Lee and Collier counties means driving through inundated streets despite a gas shortage, shopping only with cash at the few stores open, staying away from damaged electric poles, and finding boats stuck in unlikely areas.

Couple holds on to recreational vehicle’s roof as Ian’s storm surge floods Fort Myers Beach

Thursday morning daylight revealed the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Lee County where the Category 4 storm made landfall Wednesday in Cayo Costa.

Hurricane Ian sweeps away homes, memories on barrier islands

Cars are left abandoned where they stalled on the road into Fort Myers Beach when Hurricane Ian's storm surge flooded their engines and their drivers couldn’t continue.

Good Samaritans help clear out Hurricane Ian debris in Fort Myers

A woman was on her knees on the side of the road assembling a chainsaw, next to a blue pickup truck with large wheels, on Thursday in Fort Myers.

How to help victims of Hurricane Ian

It's a critical time for residents of southwest Florida and other parts of the state affected by Ian. Here's how you can help.

Hurricane Ian destroys homes in North Fort Myers, uproots trees in Cape Coral

Thursday morning daylight revealed the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Lee County where the Category 4 storm made landfall Wednesday in Cayo Costa.

VIDEO: SKY 10 from the air: Hurricane Ian devastation

From Fort Myers to Orlando, the day after Hurricane Ian swept through southwest and central Florida shows plenty of devastation.

People trapped, 2.7M without power as Ian drenches Florida

Hurricane Ian destroyed a cross-section of Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, forcing patients from nursing homes and hospitals, cutting off a popular barrier island and obliterating a historic waterfront pier. Nearly 2.7 million people lost power as rain fell and waters rose.

Hurricane Ian: Photos in Florida show devastation left behind as cleanup begins

The National Hurricane Center said Ian could return at or near hurricane strength on Friday when it enters the Atlantic Ocean toward South Carolina and North Carolina.

Floods trap many in Florida as Ian heads to South Carolina

Hurricane Ian has regained some strength after exiting Florida and taking aim at South Carolina.

Show us photos from when you vacationed on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Hurricane Ian is currently hitting the Gulf Coast of Florida after strengthening to a Category 4 storm before making landfall, possibly near Port Charlotte.

Southwest Florida bears brunt of Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian's most damaging winds began hitting Florida's southwest coast Wednesday, lashing the state with heavy rain and pushing a devastating storm surge after strengthening to the threshold of the most dangerous Category 5 status.

Caught on Camera: Deputy saves choking baby in drop-off line at school

Surveillance video has been released this week of a school resource deputy in Lee County who saved a 5-month-old baby who was choking.

Florida fisherman makes shocking discovery on the beach

A fisherman made a shocking discovery on a Fort Myers Beach and now Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are investigating.

Florida man pleads guilty to $2.6M COVID-19 relief fraud

Daniel Joseph Tisone, 35, of Naples, pleaded guilty Monday in Fort Myers federal court to wire fraud, bank fraud, illegal monetary transaction and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, court documents show. He faces up to 60 years in federal prison at a hearing scheduled for Dec. 5.

Organizations advocate for removing barriers for Florida ex-felons

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition is a nonprofit dedicated to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions. It has a program funded by donations to help with their fines and fees.

Vegan Florida mom faces sentence in starvation death of son

A mother who followed a strict vegan diet in Florida faces sentencing for the malnutrition death of her 18-month-old son.

Vegan Florida mom faces sentence in starvation death of son

A mother who followed a strict vegan diet in Florida faces sentencing for the malnutrition death of her 18-month-old son.

Police seek Florida girl, 6, missing since July

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 6-year-old Zainab Hassan was last seen in the 2200 block of Fowler Street in Fort Myers on July 1.

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