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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.
Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says a steep "sin tax" would deter creators and fund schools, while OnlyFans star Sophie Rain argues many rely on the platform to support their families.
Families of students killed in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting say rolling back the firearm age requirement would undo hard‑won safety protections.
A new Meganálisis poll finds widespread gratitude toward the United States and deep frustration with Venezuela's interim leadership as the country navigates a turbulent transition.
Fans are facing steep four‑figure prices for the College Football Playoff National Championship as Miami's home‑field advantage and Indiana's huge alumni base drive unprecedented demand.
Police said the suspect beat a man with a metal object, ran him over with his car, and left him critically injured before being arrested hours later.
Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says a steep "sin tax" would deter creators and fund schools, while OnlyFans star Sophie Rain argues many rely on the platform to support their families.
Families of students killed in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting say rolling back the firearm age requirement would undo hard‑won safety protections.
A new Meganálisis poll finds widespread gratitude toward the United States and deep frustration with Venezuela's interim leadership as the country navigates a turbulent transition.
Fans are facing steep four‑figure prices for the College Football Playoff National Championship as Miami's home‑field advantage and Indiana's huge alumni base drive unprecedented demand.
Police said the suspect beat a man with a metal object, ran him over with his car, and left him critically injured before being arrested hours later.
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.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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