Photos show destruction from Hurricane Ian More than 2.5 million Floridians were left without power Thursday.
Tampa Bay goes dry after Ian pushes water out toward … As the monstrous Hurricane Irma approached Florida’s west coast in September 2017, Tampa Bay was emptied of water as strong offshores winds pushed the water into the Gulf of Mexico. Could Ian do the same?
WATCH: Traffic light yanked off line by Hurricane … A Tampa traffic light did not survive the harsh winds of Hurricane Ian.
Chiefs-Bucs still set for Tampa, but could move to … The NFL confirmed if it decides to move Sunday night’s Kansas City Chiefs-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, it will be moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Florida’s island dwellers dig out from Ian’s destruction … President Joe Biden surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild as he comforted local residents alongside Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 foe.
‘We are devastated’: Helicopter tour shows catastrophic … A helicopter tour of Lee County shows the catastrophic damage Hurricane Ian left behind in the county.
How to help Florida victims of Hurricane Ian WFLA is partnering with The American Red Cross in Florida to help with relief efforts for those recovering from the damage and devastation from Hurricane Ian.
NOAA: Tampa Bay dropped 5 feet in storm reverse surge TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The waters of Tampa Bay dropped 5 feet (1.5 meters) in a phenomenon known as reverse storm surge as powerful Hurricane Ian passed to the south, weather officials say. Then, it came back, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The exposed sandy bottom drew curious onlookers and selfie-takers Wednesday […]
Sheriff: Remains found of woman missing since Hurricane … FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The remains of a Florida woman missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed her home in September have been identified, a sheriff said Thursday. Workers removing debris on hard-hit Fort Myers Beach discovered the remains of 82-year-old Ilonka Knes earlier this week in a thicket of mangroves, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno […]
Atlantic hurricane season ends with 14 named storms MIAMI (AP) — An Atlantic hurricane season that had 14 named storms officially ended on Wednesday, leaving residents in the Florida Keys to celebrate even as others around Florida and Puerto Rico continue to grapple with the damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona. The 2022 season had an unusually calm first half but […]
Views from space show massive size of Hurricane Ian As Florida braces for impact from Hurricane Ian on the ground, astronauts on the International Space Station got a view of the huge storm from up above.
Travis Tritt not able to perform at Country Thunder … BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Country singer Travis Tritt will no longer perform at Country Thunder at Bristol Motor Speedway due to the impacts caused by Hurricane Ian, event organizers say. “As Hurricane Ian impacted Florida severely, members of his crew were significantly impacted and unable to travel,” posted a spokesperson from Tritt’s Facebook page. “Sending […]
Live Updates: Hurricane Ian wallops Florida, heads … The Latest on Hurricane Ian: SANIBEL, Fla. — The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian’s passage has risen to four overall after an official said late Thursday that two people were confirmed dead on a hard-hit barrier island on Florida’s western coast. Dana Souza, city manager of Sanibel, said the deaths were confirmed by fire […]
Hurricane Ian makes second U.S. landfall as Category … LANDFALL: Hurricane Ian officially made landfall at 2:05 p.m. near Georgetown with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. This is Ian’s second landfall in the United States. It first made landfall in Cuba before taking on Florida’s west coast, making landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm at Cayo Costa near Fort Myers. — UPDATES: […]
Tracking Hurricane Ian’s impact on Tampa Bay People around the Tampa Bay area have either evacuated or are now taking cover as Hurricane Ian closes in on Florida’s west coast as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane.
Biden: ‘It’s going to take years’ for Florida to … President Joe Biden said “it’s going to take years” for Florida to “recover and rebuild” after Hurricane Ian ravaged the state last week.
NWS Nashville launches extra balloons to help with … The National Weather Service in Nashville is one of nearly 50 offices launching double the normal amount of weather balloons each day to provide more accurate data for weather models as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.
Hometown Hero: Agape Animal Rescue saved many lived … With the tropical storm, local animal shelters in Florida were hit hard. That’s why News 2 honors Agape Animal Rescue and their executive director as a Hometown Hero for their dedication to saving and helping treat animals effected by Hurricane Ian.
Tennessee National Guard deploys 1,200 troops to … Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has deployed 1,200 soldiers and airmen to Florida to assist with Hurricane Ian response and recovery efforts.
