Aerial views reveal destruction in Florida
David Begnaud got a look from the air at the catastrophic damage that Hurricane Ian left behind. The cost to rebuild could be in the tens of billions. He describes what he saw.
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David Begnaud got a look from the air at the catastrophic damage that Hurricane Ian left behind. The cost to rebuild could be in the tens of billions. He describes what he saw.
The storm surge flooded the Port Charlotte building's lower level ER while fierce winds tore part of the 4th floor roof from its ICU, a doctor said.
The causeway is the only way for vehicles to enter or leave Sanibel and Captiva islands.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that there were more than 2 million power outages in Southwest Florida alone and that at least two counties will likely need their infrastructure rebuilt.
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for millions in Florida. CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero speak with Melissa Seixas, the Florida state president of Duke Energy, about efforts to restore power.
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials briefed the president on the massive storm Thursday.
Tourism, agriculture and mining expected to be the hardest-hit sectors after storm rips through Florida.
Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction across Florida before being downgraded to a tropical storm. Chris Hall, owner of 606 Storm Chasing, is following the storm and documenting its force. He joins CBS News to discuss the impact.
The nonprofit World Central Kitchen is helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian by providing fresh meals to impacted communities. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero spoke with the organization's Florida lead, Fiona Donovan, about their response.
Hurricane Ian caused damage and flooding across a wide swath of Florida, and as it battered the state, one hotel group is opening their doors to help displaced residents. Jennifer Rice-Palmer, the director of guest services at Rosen Hotel and Resorts, talks with CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Tanya Riviero about the company's efforts to give back.
Bailey Shatney was in Port Charlotte, Florida, when Hurricane Ian hit. She joins CBS News to discuss the experience and the damage captured in video footage she posted to her Twitter account.
Michael Brennan, the acting deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News with the latest forecast for Ian, which is now a tropical storm but could strengthen again as it moves toward South Carolina after hitting Florida.
Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but not before tearing its way through Florida's Gulf Coast. It left at least 2.5 million customers without power and caused devastating flooding across the region. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave is driving from Tampa to Fort Myers to survey the damage.
We are seeing more of the catastrophic damage that Ian is causing across the state of Florida. More than 2.5 million homes and businesses are without power, and huge areas are affected by flooding. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins us from Fort Myers, Florida, with a firsthand look at the extent of the damage.
"We are heart sick and devastated, but our community will prove to be so much stronger than Ian," Mayor Holly Smith said of the island, which has been cut off from Florida's mainland.
Millions of people across Florida are facing severe flooding and widespread power outages after Hurricane Ian plowed across the state. The storm is now a tropical storm, but as CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides explains, officials say say the threat isn't over.
While Ian is still pounding parts of Florida, some emergency resources are becoming available. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Lana Zak spoke with Thomas Mantz, the president of Feeding Tampa Bay, about how people affected by the storm can get the help they need.
Fort Myers sees historic storm surge during Hurricane Ian. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look at the devastating path of destruction.
Tampa, Florida was prepared to get a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, but was spared. Sheriff Chad Chronister joins CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave to discuss the damage the city did experience.
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in St. Augustine, Florida as the remnants of Hurricane Ian continue lashing the state. CBS News' Meg Oliver joins "CBS News Mornings" from St. Augustine to share how residents are reacting as the city experiences extreme flooding and winds.
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to give an update on the federal and state storm response.
Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on Hurricane Ian conditions in the area as well as some of his biggest concerns when it comes to the powerful storm.
Daytona Beach is located on the opposite side of where Ian first made landfall on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm.
Some airports around Florida are closed as Ian is making its way through the state. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses travel impacts and what people need to know if they're stuck.
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the country. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the devastating impact of Ian on the coastal county.