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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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.
Two Florida Memorial University football players were arrested after police say they were involved in a dorm room home invasion where a student was beaten and robbed.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
When she was Attorney General, now Sen. Ashley Moody filed the complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations alleging that Starbucks had policies that "appear on their face to be racial quotas."
Two Florida Memorial University football players were arrested after police say they were involved in a dorm room home invasion where a student was beaten and robbed.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
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.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.