Remains of woman missing since Hurricane Ian found on Fort Myers Beach
Officials on Tuesday reported 145 confirmed deaths in the state from the storm. The discovery of Knes' remains would add to that total.
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Officials on Tuesday reported 145 confirmed deaths in the state from the storm. The discovery of Knes' remains would add to that total.
"It's a rare experience, but it's not unique, and it seems with climate change and more intense hurricane seasons, it's happening more frequently," one archaeologist said.
Residents in at least four Florida counties were ordered to evacuate from barrier islands, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
Lee County, which encompasses Fort Myers, has recorded an "abnormal increase" in cases as a result of flooding from the storm.
The owner of Fort Myers' Green Cup Cafe describes how Hurricane Ian forced him to battle carbon monoxide and raging floodwaters as it tore through his beloved small business.
With the death toll rising, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the federal government was ready to help in a huge way.
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
"We can only pray our crews find them so their families and loved ones can rest," the Coast Guard said.
It could bring a "life-threatening" storm surge to South Carolina, forecasters say. Ian left catastrophic destruction in Florida and is being blamed for at least six deaths there.
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials briefed the president on the massive storm Thursday.
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
A Category 5 hurricane has winds of 157 mph or higher. These are the only four hurricanes in the history of the U.S. that have made landfall at that level.
The storm has already battered Cuba with high winds and life-threatening storm surge, knocking out power to the island.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
A Colorado teen says that meeting the Avalanche is better than going to Hawaii. That's why he picked it as his dream for Make-A-Wish.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
A Colorado man is joining wildfire survivors from across the country to push lawmakers to make changes and provide support for survivors still rebuilding.
A new group within the Justice Department will target state artificial intelligence laws that it says hinder innovation, according to a memo.
Investigators say two people died in an explosion that left a home in southern Colorado seriously damaged on Thursday.
Some gas stations in the Denver metro area sold contaminated fuel to customers on Thursday.
A Colorado man is joining wildfire survivors from across the country to push lawmakers to make changes and provide support for survivors still rebuilding.
Investigators say two people died in an explosion that left a home in southern Colorado seriously damaged on Thursday.
A Denver judge sentenced a Wisconsin man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder.
Next month, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts will bring one of the most talented Broadway touring casts to the Buell Theatre, as "Water for Elephants" immerses audiences in a story about a traveling circus.
The city of Aurora has always maintained that if you want to start a business, their town is a great place to do it.
Some gas stations in the Denver metro area sold contaminated fuel to customers on Thursday.
Next month, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts will bring one of the most talented Broadway touring casts to the Buell Theatre, as "Water for Elephants" immerses audiences in a story about a traveling circus.
CBS Colorado First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch visited 2nd and 5th graders at High Plains Elementary School in Greenwood Village.
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz have sushi at Temaki Den in Denver.
A Colorado teen says that meeting the Avalanche is better than going to Hawaii. That's why he picked it as his dream for Make-A-Wish.
Several members of the Colorado Avalanche have been selected to join their national teams in Milan, Italy, for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The 2027 Winter Classic in Utah will be the first time the Avalanche will play the event, and the fourth outdoor game the team will participate in.
While most Denver players and coaches are taking some time away from work this week after securing a bye during the first week of the NFL playoffs, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is expected to interview with a handful of NFL teams about their head coaching vacancies.
Nyjah Huston, who won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, is a seven-time world champion.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier for the pre-dawn operation.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
President Trump met with oil industry executives at the White House as a U.S. delegation visited Venezuela.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
A Colorado man is joining wildfire survivors from across the country to push lawmakers to make changes and provide support for survivors still rebuilding.
A new group within the Justice Department will target state artificial intelligence laws that it says hinder innovation, according to a memo.
Some of Colorado's congressional representatives are reacting to the 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension passed by the House on Thursday.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Some of Colorado's congressional representatives are reacting to the 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension passed by the House on Thursday.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
Artificial intelligence is transforming many spaces, including churches.
After nearly two weeks, a strike at Telluride ski resort in western Colorado is over.
Budget carrier Avelo is ending a contract with the U.S. government to deport migrants, citing "operational complexity and costs."
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.