Recovering boats left derelict by Hurricane Ian
Cleanup continues four months after the Category 4 storm devastated Florida's Gulf Coast.
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Cleanup continues four months after the Category 4 storm devastated Florida's Gulf Coast.
Lee County, which encompasses Fort Myers, has recorded an "abnormal increase" in cases as a result of flooding from the storm.
Portapotties, sewage, vehicles leaking gas and dead animals are just some of the odorous things infecting Florida's waters post-storm.
"Our insurance would be more than our mortgage or our rent," one resident said.
CBS News has contacted local sheriffs and, with their records, has confirmed at least 125 deaths — directly or in part — due to the hurricane in Florida.
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.
The president said he and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke several times last week about the hurricane.
Many residents still lack food, running water and electricity in the storm's aftermath.
About 427,000 homes and businesses in Florida were still without power on Tuesday.
These Floridians dedicated years to building their dream homes in Port Charlotte and Key West. Now, one family's roof was ripped off "like a zipper" as another is "starting from zero."
With the death toll rising, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the federal government was ready to help in a huge way.
According to Puerto Rico Department of Health, there have been 13 confirmed deaths on the island attributed to the storm as of Monday.
Charlotte County, Florida, was knocked "off the grid" because of Hurricane Ian. But one community within it known as "the world's first solar-powered town" never lost power or internet – only a few shingles and some downed trees.
A boat carrying 27 Cuban migrants capsized and sank Wednesday just hours before Hurricane Ian made landfall.
"The thing is that a certain percentage of people will not heed the warnings regardless," Anderson said.
FEMA and U.S. Coast Guard officials said about 4,000 people have been rescued in Florida by local, state and federal authorities.
At least 28 people died due to the storm, and many more were left without a home.
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
Search and rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss in the aftermath.
Dominic Cameratta told CBS News the pond in his backyard was starting to overflow from the rain. "It looked like there was a fish in there. I kind of zoomed in on it, I was kind of surprised," he said
Authorities were still assessing the situation across Florida, but these stunning photos offer a glimpse of the damage.
The governor said more than 1,000 rescue personnel are going up and down the Florida coast.
Hurricane Ian packed two days' worth of rapid intensification into less than 36 hours, and it isn't done yet.
Most travelers have until only Oct. 8 to re-book their flights.
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
A Houston doctor has been indicted on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them ineligible to receive a liver transplant, federal prosecutors say.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Some spouses obtained military identification cards for Chinese nationals, court documents alleged.
Super Bowl LX will feature an ad to promote Trump Accounts, a new investment plan to help eligible families save money for their kids.
Nearly two weeks after a catastrophic ice storm rocked northeast Mississippi, still 25,000 customers are without power as of Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell admonished the Trump administration for what he said was a failure to comply with judicial orders, warning it is "not above the law."
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
One jewelry company is looking to offset surging silver prices by plating its pieces with an even more precious metal.
Employers cut more than 108,000 jobs in January, the highest total for that month since 2009, new data shows.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
President Trump told NBC News he didn't know why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at the search of the Georgia county's elections office.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
In a video message, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings sought to tell their mother's possible abductor – or abductors – that they are "ready to talk."
The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.
Senate Republicans criticized Democrats' list of demands to rein in ICE, further reducing the odds of reaching a deal on DHS funding.
Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
Savannah's Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, went missing over the weekend, and authorities have still not identified a possible suspect or person of interest.
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
Housing affordability is improving as more homeowners list their properties, according to data from Zillow.
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Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
A Houston doctor has been indicted on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them ineligible to receive a liver transplant, federal prosecutors say.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Super Bowl LX will feature an ad to promote Trump Accounts, a new investment plan to help eligible families save money for their kids.
Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
One jewelry company is looking to offset surging silver prices by plating its pieces with an even more precious metal.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific on Thursday, marking the 38th vessel to be struck over the last five months and the second this year.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell admonished the Trump administration for what he said was a failure to comply with judicial orders, warning it is "not above the law."
Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
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Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A simple factory error in China has created a viral sensation, with millions in Asia welcoming the Year of the Horse with a frown.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of trying to "disrupt the negotiation process" searching for an end to the war.
Team USA star skier Lindsey Vonn takes part in her first training session at the Winter Olympics, battling a serious injury two days before her first event.
Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gates of a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, killing dozens of people during Friday prayers.
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Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
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The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of trying to "disrupt the negotiation process" searching for an end to the war.
Charles "Sonny" Burton was convicted as an accomplice in the shooting death of Doug Battle, a customer who was killed during a robbery of an auto parts store.
A Houston doctor has been indicted on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them ineligible to receive a liver transplant, federal prosecutors say.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
Cameron Guthrie, the son of Nancy Guthrie, issued his own video Thursday night pleading for his mother's possible abductor to contact the family. Former FBI agent Jeff Harp joins CBS News to discuss.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Cameron Guthrie, the son of Nancy Guthrie, issued his own video Thursday night pleading for his mother's possible abductor to contact the family. Former FBI agent Jeff Harp joins CBS News to discuss.
Scoop, a Canine Companions service dog in training, joined CBS News Thursday to make their pick for Super Bowl winner between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
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