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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday afternoon that more than 1.1 million electric customers had lost power because of Hurricane Ian — and the number is expected to grow. “This was a big one. I think we know there’s going to be major, major impacts,” DeSantis…
Read More Over 1.1 Million Without Power In Florida As Hurricane Ian Continues To Wreak Havoc
With Hurricane Ian causing major damage Wednesday in Southwest Florida, President Joe Biden spoke with the Fort Myers mayor and tried to reach other local officials, the White House said. “President Biden was able to reach Mayor Kevin Anderson, and they discussed Fort Myers’ ongoing…
Read More Biden Discusses Hurricane Ian With Fort Myers Mayor
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Due to a large quantity of construction debris, US Highway 19 is closed in both directions between Ulmerton Rd and 110th Ave. We will update this when the roadway reopens. Visit Tampafp.com for Politics, Sports, and National Headlines. Support journalism by clicking here to our GiveSendGo or sign up for our free…
Read More US 19 Closed Between Ulmerton Rd And 110th Street, Construction Debris In Roadway
While Naples, Florida was located well south of the eye of the massive hurricane that made landfall in Florida Wednesday, storm surge from the beast proved to be an issue for the city. The early flooding in Naples happened along the coast, but water surged inland on…
Read More Naples Fire Rescue Station Under Water After Hurricane Ian Storm Surge
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Tallahassee today at 5:30 PM. Earlier on Wednesday, DeSantis said he is asking the federal government for a major disaster declaration in all 67 counties, as massive Hurricane Ian pounded the Gulf Coast and was poised to…
Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis To Brief Public On Hurricane Ian At 5:30 PM
Images and videos from the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Ian have started to surface and will for the coming days. The monster storm made landfall as a strong Category 4 storm Wednesday in southwestern Florida. Lee County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday, “As Hurricane Ian…
Read More Temporary Outreach Center Swept Away By Hurricane Ian Storm Surge In Florida
Hurricane Ian came onshore with fury destroying homes, and businesses, while it continues to hammer away at southwestern Florida before moving north through the central part of the state Wednesday. An extreme wind warning is in effect for Cape Coral FL, Lehigh Acres FL, and…
Read More Video Shows Intense Strength Of Hurricane Ian As It Rips Through Florida
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and Punta Gorda Police Department Chief Pam Davis have enacted a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for all of Charlotte County, including the City of Punta Gorda, effective Tuesday, Sept. 28. The curfew will…
Read More Charlotte County Florida Issues Curfew From 9 PM Until 6 AM
Hurricane Ian has officially made landfall near Cayo Costa, in southwestern Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. Landfall occurred along the southwestern coast of Florida near Cayo Costa around 3:05 pm EDT with winds near 150 mph, making Ian a high-end Category 4 hurricane. …
Read More Hurricane Ian LIVE Cams After Florida Landfall
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is urging residents NOT to venture out at this time for sightseeing. Officers are seeing a continuously growing number of individuals parking in the middle of the roadway on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa and walking down into…
Read More Residents In Tampa Asked To Stay Off Bayshore Blvd