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October 4, 2022

PolitiFact rushes to defend Harris after VP's controversial 'equity' comments about hurricane relief

PolitiFact was roasted for claiming Vice President Kamala Harris did not say Hurricane Ian relief would be based on "equity" in a fact-check published Monday.

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

CNN's Avlon claims Florida 'needs' migrants to help hurricane cleanup, rips GOP 'hypocrisy' on immigration

CNN anchor John Avlon called out the state of Florida for allegedly needing migrants to aid in hurricane cleanup after its GOP leaders relocated them weeks earlier.

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

California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater

California is experiencing a major drought which is causing residents and even farmers to run out of water as their wells and underground aquifers dry out.

October 4, 2022

Rep. Steube: Need more funds for Florida than Ukraine

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in his district and the need to focus on helping Floridians rather than sending more funds to Ukraine.

October 4, 2022

Rain, flooding forecast across Northeast, mid-Atlantic

Rain and flooding are forecast for the Northeast and mid-Atlantic while the weather remains dry and warm across Florida as cleanup efforts continue in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

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.