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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Recovering boats left derelict by Hurricane Ian
Staci Stevens' boat business in St. James City, Florida, went from recreational to recovery after Hurricane Ian crashed onshore in late September. Now, the only fishing being done is by cranes fishing badly damaged boats out of her marina, which has become a boat emergency room. Florida's Fish & Wildlife Commission says there are more than 700 derelict boats along the Gulf Coast, but only two-thirds have been removed. Correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Body of man missing since Hurricane Ian found on sunken sailboat
72-year-old James "Denny" Hurst is believed to be the last missing person in Lee County, Florida, authorities said.
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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A rare November hurricane made landfall on the Atlantic Coast of Florida near Vero Beach early Thursday morning. The state is still recovering from Hurricane Ian, which hit as a Category 4 storm in September. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
Nicole strengthens into a tropical storm, expected to hit Florida as hurricane
Residents in at least four Florida counties were ordered to evacuate from barrier islands, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
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Florida water "looks like root beer" after hurricane
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Finding glimmer of hope in hurricane debris
This Florida woman lost her wedding ring days before Hurricane Ian hit. Looking at the debris around her home, she assumed it was gone forever. But then her husband made an amazing discovery.
Florida water "looks like root beer, smells like dead fish" after hurricane
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A "hurricane-proof," sustainable small town
No one at Babcock Ranch lost power when Hurricane Ian struck. Syd Kitson tells Bill Whitaker there was a lot of water around the massive solar array of 700,000 panels, but they all remained in place throughout Ian’s 150 mph winds. cbsn.ws/3rFqxpJ
Few in Florida had flood insurance before Ian. They fear they'll have to pay the price
"Our insurance would be more than our mortgage or our rent," one resident said.
Homeowners without insurance face uncertainty after Ian
Many homeowners in Florida did not have flood insurance before Hurricane Ian due to the high costs. They're now facing uncertainty as they rebuild their lives. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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Hurricane Ian: Witnessing the aftermath
Bill Whitaker travels to the Florida shoreline where Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Solar-powered town takes direct hit from Hurricane Ian, never loses electricity
"The only damage were a few downed trees and a few shingles off the roofs," Syd Kitson, developer of Babcock Ranch, told 60 Minutes.
Storm just beginning for Hurricane Ian insurance claims
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Surveying Florida's devastation from Hurricane Ian
Bill Whitaker travels to the Florida shoreline where Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Crowdsourced photos help homeowners assess Hurricane Ian's damage
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Some Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian can see their properties and assess damage remotely through a crowdsourcing app.
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