Tracking Hurricane Ian: Latest on the storm's track, timing
Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it makes its way toward another landfall in South Carolina.
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Join CBS News in helping the victims of Hurricane Ian
Thousands will be impacted by Hurricane Ian as it rips through Florida. Join CBS News in helping provide relief by donating to the Red Cross
Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a brief period of time.
Sanibel Island and its residents "forever changed," mayor says
"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.
Ian strengthens to hurricane strength again
After weakening to a tropical storm, Ian intensified to hurricane strength again after lashing Florida and moving to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Miami-Dade search and rescue team to assist on the west coast
Trish Christakis reports 96 members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Urban Search and Rescue team Florida Task Force One have been sent to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Aerial view of flooding, damage in Fort Myers, surrounding area
Chopper 4 flew over parts of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and nearby areas
Red Cross dispatches aid to Florida
Ian has downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, but now days of clean up and aid distribution are ahead. Red Cross national spokesperson Sherri McKinney joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the effort.
Riding out the hurricane in Naples, Florida
Tropical Storm Ian has left many parts of Florida with power outages, flooding and severe damage. Aleksandra Parrish has lived in Naples, Florida her whole life and chose to shelter in place at home when the hurricane hit. She joins "CBS News Mornings" to share her experience riding out the storm.
Planes at North Perry Airport damaged by stormy weather
Deborah Souverain reports more than two dozen planes were damaged, one was flipped over.
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Hurricane Ian relief distribution sites announced for Friday September 30th throughout Tampa Bay Area
As clean up efforts commence in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Feeding Tampa Bay is preparing to bring food, water and other resources to the hardest hit areas of the surrounding 10 counties.
PHOTOS: Hurricane Ian menaces Florida
Hurricane Ian makes its way through Florida.
Florida seasonal manatee protections eyed
State wildlife officials are set to establish a "seasonal" no-entry zone in Brevard County waters to further protect threatened manatees, which have seen an unprecedented number of deaths mostly linked to malnutrition.
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Tracking Hurricane Ian: Latest on the storm's track, timing
Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it makes its way toward another landfall in South Carolina.
Join CBS News in helping the victims of Hurricane Ian
Thousands will be impacted by Hurricane Ian as it rips through Florida. Join CBS News in helping provide relief by donating to the Red Cross
Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a brief period of time.
Sanibel Island and its residents "forever changed," mayor says
"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.
Ian strengthens to hurricane strength again
After weakening to a tropical storm, Ian intensified to hurricane strength again after lashing Florida and moving to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hurricane Ian relief distribution sites announced for Friday September 30th throughout Tampa Bay Area
As clean up efforts commence in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Feeding Tampa Bay is preparing to bring food, water and other resources to the hardest hit areas of the surrounding 10 counties.
PHOTOS: Hurricane Ian menaces Florida
Hurricane Ian makes its way through Florida.
Florida seasonal manatee protections eyed
State wildlife officials are set to establish a "seasonal" no-entry zone in Brevard County waters to further protect threatened manatees, which have seen an unprecedented number of deaths mostly linked to malnutrition.
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U.S. announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
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Live Updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again as it threatens South Carolina
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm for a brief period of time.
Tracking Hurricane Ian: Latest on the storm's track, timing
Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm, but has regained hurricane strength.
Sanibel Island and its residents "forever changed," mayor says
"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.
Ian's economic toll could reach $60 billion to $70 billion
Tourism, agriculture and mining expected to be the hardest-hit sectors after storm rips through Florida.
Ian destroys part of Sanibel Causeway, cutting off access to barrier islands
The causeway is the only way for vehicles to enter or leave Sanibel and Captiva islands.
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U.S. announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
The U.S. will provide funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.
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"Barney & Friends," it seems, was not always a happy family behind the scenes.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
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Miami-Dade search and rescue team to assist on the west coast
Trish Christakis reports 96 members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Urban Search and Rescue team Florida Task Force One have been sent to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Aerial view of flooding, damage in Fort Myers, surrounding area
Chopper 4 flew over parts of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and nearby areas
Red Cross dispatches aid to Florida
Ian has downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, but now days of clean up and aid distribution are ahead. Red Cross national spokesperson Sherri McKinney joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the effort.
Riding out the hurricane in Naples, Florida
Tropical Storm Ian has left many parts of Florida with power outages, flooding and severe damage. Aleksandra Parrish has lived in Naples, Florida her whole life and chose to shelter in place at home when the hurricane hit. She joins "CBS News Mornings" to share her experience riding out the storm.
Planes at North Perry Airport damaged by stormy weather
Deborah Souverain reports more than two dozen planes were damaged, one was flipped over.
