Sanibel Isalnd has reopened to the public
Visitors should note that the beaches aren't open and there is a nightly curfew
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Visitors should note that the beaches aren't open and there is a nightly curfew
Families are still displaced and the cleanup in Fort Myers Beach is far from over
Parts of Florida are still trying to recover three months after Hurricane Ian struck the state.
CBS4's Gabrielle Arzola reports on the 3-month post-Hurricane Ian effects and how it made its fall in Fort Meyers.
They piled up downed branches and strung lights to create a makeshift Christmas tree.
Fort Myers Beach is working to keep that spirit alive.
Chokoloskee and Everglades City have seen more than their share of hurricane destruction.
Some of the things that can be purchased under the program include concrete, lumber, doors and windows, plumbing and electrical products.
Some of the things that can be purchased under the program include concrete, lumber, doors and windows, plumbing and electrical products.
urricane Ian, a Category 4 storm that killed more than 100 people when it made landfall in southwest Florida in late September, caused the highest insured loss this year and was the second-costliest on record after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to the analysis.
Florida had an estimated 6,145 unemployment claims last week, a number slightly above the pace before Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida.
House Speaker Paul Renner has created a select committee to consider issues related to recovering from this year's Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole
Lee County had the largest number of claims, 229,259, followed by Charlotte County with 96,793 claims
Florida saw an uptick in its unemployment rate in October after deadly Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida, while the labor force continues to grow, according to numbers released Friday.
Damaged boats are leaking fuel into Ft. Myers waters.
The Broward County Medical Reserve Corps called on fellow medical professionals to help bridge the gap in services for patients in hard-hit areas after Hurricane Ian.
The medical needs in Southwest Florida continue to grow and on Thursday night the Broward County Medical Reserve Corps called on more healthcare professionals to volunteer through their organization to provide much-needed assistance.
Florida's overall employment figures have not reflected the impact of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian left thousands with very little
The owner said so far they have served more than 125,000 meals.
Researcher said one-time vibrant reefs are now underwater disaster sites
Medical examiners had confirmed 122 deaths from Hurricane Ian as of Friday, up from 114 a week earlier, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
On Saturday, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy and others toured some of the recovery areas.
A look at recovery efforts.
Here's NEXT Weather Meteorologist Cindy Preszler and Chief Meteorologist and Hurricane Specialist Ivan Cabrera take us through lessons learned from one of the worst storms Florida has endured.
Dozens of Democrats are boycotting the State of the Union on Tuesday, as many opt to hold nearby counterprogramming rather than signs of protests like those seen within the House chamber in recent years.
Savannah Guthrie said in a new video that the family is offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for information about their mother Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.
A South Florida man was arrested after being accused of "looting the finances" of a 71-year-old retired nurse who lives with her disabled daughter, officials say.
It was a night of celebration in Miami after the U.S. men's hockey team arrived in South Florida fresh off their gold medal win at the Olympics in Italy over the weekend.
South Florida is expected to stay cool and sunny on Tuesday, but temperatures are expected to warm up as we get closer to the weekend.
Dozens of Democrats are boycotting the State of the Union on Tuesday, as many opt to hold nearby counterprogramming rather than signs of protests like those seen within the House chamber in recent years.
Savannah Guthrie said in a new video that the family is offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for information about their mother Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.
A South Florida man was arrested after being accused of "looting the finances" of a 71-year-old retired nurse who lives with her disabled daughter, officials say.
It was a night of celebration in Miami after the U.S. men's hockey team arrived in South Florida fresh off their gold medal win at the Olympics in Italy over the weekend.
South Florida is expected to stay cool and sunny on Tuesday, but temperatures are expected to warm up as we get closer to the weekend.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Dozens of Democrats are boycotting the State of the Union on Tuesday, as many opt to hold nearby counterprogramming rather than signs of protests like those seen within the House chamber in recent years.
The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night — here's what to know about where they're sitting.
Some House Republicans have rebuked Mr. Trump on tariffs, war powers and the Epstein files, and defections could grow as the midterms approach.
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's when it will take place, and how and where to watch.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Hilary Duff opens up about taking the stage for the first time in 10 years, addresses fan rumors about her single "Mature," and shares deeply personal lyrics about her sister, Haylie, in a "CBS Mornings" interview.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.