CNN — Residents of Florida’s Sanibel Island are warned they could be shocked when they return by boat Wednesday to their hard-hit community...
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CNN — Days after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida, shell-shocked residents are still assessing the damage left behind by record-high storm surge, damaging...
This 100% solar community endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage | CNN
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CNN — Anthony Grande moved away from Fort Myers three years ago in large part because of the hurricane risk. He has lived...
Florida governor defends the timing of Lee County officials’ evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian | CNN
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Florida governor defends the timing of Lee County officials’ evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian | CNN
CNN — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Lee County officials acted appropriately when they issued their first mandatory evacuations on Tuesday, less than...
Hurricane Ian has devastated the Fort Myers area. Some people floated on freezers to escape | CNN
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CNN — Particularly hard hit by Hurricane Ian, the Fort Myers area in southwest Florida is in shambles. “It’s horrific,” Fort Myers Mayor...
CNN — As Florida contends with the ruinous damage left behind by Hurricane Ian in what officials say is likely the largest natural...
‘Substantial loss of life’ possible in Florida as Hurricane Ian now takes aim at South Carolina | CNN
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FORT MYERS (CBSMiami) – A 60-year-old Florida man remains hospitalized after a serious alligator bite incident in Fort Myers. According to the Florida...