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October 4, 2022

Hurricane Ian shakes SW Florida’s faith but can’t destroy it

Many Florida residents that lost their homes to Hurricane Ian are turning to God in gratitude for lives and for finding shelter at their local churches.

October 4, 2022

Florida trooper rescued after Hurricane Ian floodwaters wash cruiser off road

Floodwaters from Hurricane Ian trapped a Florida police officer last week, with first responders ultimately using a crane to retrieve his vehicle from a collapsed bridge.

October 4, 2022

DeSantis assists Jack Brewer Foundation with providing aid to hurricane-ravaged residents: 'No small task'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered resources including gasoline to help The Jack Brewer Foundation assist storm-ravaged Florida residents over the weekend.

October 4, 2022

Arrested looters in Lee County were in US illegally, says sheriff: 'Not tolerating it'

Sheriff of Lee County, Florida, warned that not all looters would be lucky enough to get away with their lives after four people were arrested, three of whom were in U.S. illegally.

October 4, 2022

Hurricane Ian aftermath: Orlando says water use should be limited following sewer damage

Orlando, Florida, residents are being instructed to limit water usage following damage to its sanitary sewer system. Hurricane Ian slammed Florida last week.

October 4, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Officials warn animals may be 'more visible' after storm

Florida officials have warned that wild animals may be more visible following the devastation from Hurricane Ian. Damge from the storm can impact habitats.

October 4, 2022

Florida deputy, 21, killed in shooting while serving felony warrant, sheriff says

A Polk County Sheriff's deputy was killed in a shooting while serving a felony arrest warrant at a trailer home in Polk City early Tuesday, Sheriff Grady Judd announced.

October 4, 2022

Four suspects busted for allegedly looting in Florida after Hurricane Ian

Four Floridians were busted for allegedly looting in Lee County, Florida, in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Their arrests come after officials warned about a "zero-tolerance" policy.

October 4, 2022

National Guard brings supplies to islands cut off from Florida after Hurricane Ian

Pine Island's only bridge to the mainland was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, and residents are effectively stuck. The Florida National Guard is flying in supplies by helicopter.

October 3, 2022

MSNBC guest blames DeSantis' COVID attitude on ‘wearing masks’ for Lee County's late evacuation order

Journalist Michael Grunwald implied that Lee County’s hesitation to order an evacuation came from Gov. Ron DeSantis’, R-Fla., attitude towards COVID masks and vaccines.