Live Updates: Hurricane Ian lashes Carolinas after slamming Florida
Forecasters are warning of a possible "life-threatening" storm surge. Ian devastated parts of Florida and killed at least six there.
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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
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.
Woman braves Hurricane Ian flood to check on stranger's mom
An urgent plea on social media prompted a good Samaritan to take action
Hurricane Ian could bring "life-threatening" storm surge to South Carolina
It could bring a "life-threatening" storm surge to South Carolina, forecasters say. Ian left catastrophic destruction in Florida and is being blamed for at least six deaths there.
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Residents in Venice Florida start cleaning up after Hurricane Ian
Residents in Venice, Florida spent Thursday getting a first look at how much damage was left behind from Hurricane Ian.
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.
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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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The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
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Without naming Hailey, Gomez seemed to reply to the model's remarks in a TikTok live on Thursday.
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Clooney said he wasn't so sure about that but then told Colbert that he agreed with Pitt.
Brownstone releasing first new music in 25 years
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"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
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"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian lashes Carolinas after slamming Florida
Forecasters are warning of a possible "life-threatening" storm surge. Ian devastated parts of Florida and killed at least six there.
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
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.
Woman braves Hurricane Ian flood to check on stranger's mom
An urgent plea on social media prompted a good Samaritan to take action
Hurricane Ian could bring "life-threatening" storm surge to South Carolina
It could bring a "life-threatening" storm surge to South Carolina, forecasters say. Ian left catastrophic destruction in Florida and is being blamed for at least six deaths there.
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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.
Tampa City Leaders Take New Steps To Protect Local Cemeteries
This comes after city leaders met on Tuesday to approve a cemetery preservation plan.
Florida sex-offender registry challenge rejected
In at least the third similar case filed by out-of-state residents, a federal appeals court Wednesday rejected an Oklahoma man's constitutional challenge to being kept on a Florida sex offender registry.
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Prosecutors to drop charges against officers involved in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Prosecutors investigating whether to pursue charges against the Atlanta police officers involved in the June 2020 shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said they plan to have the charges dismissed.
Atlanta Police takes female suspect into custody in deadly Midtown shootings
Atlanta Police said a female suspect has been taken into custody following shootings that left two persons dead and another hurt.
Federal appeals court delays Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in Fulton County election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
Father and son sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's killing
Two of the three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged through a Georgia neighborhood in early 2020 were sentenced to life in prison Monday for federal hate crimes.
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CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
Experts have doubts about Tom Brady's TB12 Method in schools
In some Tampa Bay-area schools, students use foam rollers and vibrating spheres to massage their muscles as they work toward goals of strength and flexibility.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban
An Indiana judge has blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
Jeff Garlin, former "Goldbergs" star, reveals he has bipolar disorder
"Sometimes it's just too much to deal with. I'm doing the best I can," the actor said.
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Organization aims to boost voter registration among Black men
Black Men Vote aims to register 1 million Black males to vote by November 2024.
Ginni Thomas tells Jan. 6 panel Justice Thomas was unaware of her Meadows texts
Her husband was "completely unaware of my texts with Mark Meadows until this committee leaked them to the press while he was in a hospital bed fighting an infection," Ginni Thomas said.
Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
The award-winning CBS News correspondent was one of the longest-serving White House broadcast journalists in history.
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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Ian brings flooding, damage to South Carolina; death toll rises in Florida
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
Tracking Hurricane Ian: Latest on the storm's track, timing
Our CBS2 First Alert Weather team has issued a Yellow Alert for Saturday and Sunday.
Organization aims to boost voter registration among Black men
Black Men Vote aims to register 1 million Black males to vote by November 2024.
Florida official describes harrowing search scene in wake of Ian
The governor said more than 1,000 rescue personnel are going up and down the Florida coast.
Why Hurricane Ian could disrupt air travel for the next week
Most travelers have until only Oct. 8 to re-book their flights.
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Putin announces annexations of 4 Ukraine regions despite global outcry
Ukraine's president countered with a surprise application to join the NATO military alliance.
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.
Hurricane Ian knocks out power in Cuba: "It was apocalyptic"
Ian made landfall in Cuba's Pinar del Rio province, where officials set up 55 shelters, evacuated 50,000 people, and took steps to protect crops in the nation's main tobacco-growing region.
King Charles III's new royal cypher is revealed
The monogram was selected from a series of designs prepared by the College of Arms.
Pop singer Shakira to face trial over tax fraud in Spain
A Spanish judge has approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.
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See It: Aaron Judge hits 61st home run, ties Maris' AL record
The Yankees' slugger went seven games without a home run before he made history in Toronto.
NHL Tampa Bay Lightning finds motivation to win through Stanley Cup loss
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The University of South Florida, University of Florida and University of Central Florida make changes to Saturday's games
Three Florida universities took steps Tuesday to salvage home football games as Hurricane Ian approached.
Vikings' stadium could reportedly host Chiefs-Bucs game due to Hurricane Ian
The Minnesota Vikings are playing in London this weekend, but according to one report, U.S. Bank Stadium may still host a football game on Sunday.
Albert Pujols hits 700th home run, joining baseball greats Bonds, Aaron and Ruth
Albert Pujols hits 700th home run, joining baseball greats Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in exclusive club.
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Selena Gomez calls for kindness after Hailey Bieber's recent interview
Without naming Hailey, Gomez seemed to reply to the model's remarks in a TikTok live on Thursday.
George Clooney reacts to 'pretty boy' Brad Pitt calling him the 'most handsome man'
Clooney said he wasn't so sure about that but then told Colbert that he agreed with Pitt.
Brownstone releasing first new music in 25 years
"We're reinventing, we're refreshed, we're renewed, we're revamped," member Teisha Brown told CNN.
"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
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Florida gas prices have fallen nearly $1.50 since mid-June
On Sunday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.42 per gallon.
Tampa Bay residents could soon see an increase in their electric bills
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Florida gas prices sink to seven month low
Pump prices have largely declined throughout the summer
New roof repair program launching for East Tampa residents
The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area is launching a program that would allow residents to apply for their roofs to be repaired.
City of Tampa Takes Next Step Towards New Recreation Center
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Feeding Tampa Bay - Disaster Readiness - Hurricane Ian
Feeding Tampa Bay is always ready to mobilize in times of disaster relief, such as in the case of Hurricane Ian. Please consider helping with food, water, supplies, money or your time.
Residents in Venice Florida start cleaning up after Hurricane Ian
Residents in Venice, Florida spent Thursday getting a first look at how much damage was left behind from Hurricane Ian.
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.
