Director of Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program Chuck Meide provides details on a shipwreck unearthed by recent hurricanes, which he says ‘almost certainly’ dates to the […]
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Fort Myers resident survived rising floodwaters during Hurricane Ian | USA TODAY
Peggy Zachritz of Fort Myers tells how she and her husband survived severe flooding in their home after Hurricane Ian landed in the area as […]
Continue readingZookeepers, Humane Society rescue animals following Hurricane Ian | USA TODAY
Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction in the state of Florida, damaging homes and leaving many animals stranded. RELATED: Florida woman describes brush with […]
Continue readingFlorida woman describes brush with death during Hurricane Ian | USA TODAY
76-year-old Barbara Kolc narrowly escaped Hurricane Ian's storm surge that destroyed her home. Now she and many others find shelter in a retrofitted arena. RELATED: […]
Continue readingBiden visits Florida, vows to help small businesses rebuild after Ian | USA TODAY
President Joe Biden made a stop in Florida to survey damage done by Hurricane Ian and pledged millions to small businesses impacted from the storm. […]
Continue readingFlood damage: Top priorities for home cleanup and recovery after storm | USA TODAY
Flooding can damage electrical equipment, ruin appliances, destroy belongings and leave mold and sewage in its wake. RELATED: Tropical Storm Ian brings historic flooding to […]
Continue readingHurricane Ian causing conditions to rapidly deteriorate along southwest Florida coast
Hurricane Ian – now a stronger and “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm – has begun lashing Florida with major flooding and ruinous winds as it […]
Continue readingHurricane storm surge deadly for those in its path | USA TODAY
Storm surge is a deadly risk in hurricanes that threatens millions along the U.S. Gulf Coast, but why is it so deadly? RELATED: FEMA director […]
Continue readingFEMA director warns of storm surges, urges evacuations ahead of Ian | USA TODAY
FEMA Director Deanne Criswell warned of storm surges ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival, insisting residents in the impacted areas evacuate to safety. RELATED: ISS shows […]
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