Powerful Cat. 4 Hurricane Ian closing in on SW Florida coast
Hurricane Ian poised to come ashore somewhere along the coast of southwest Florida
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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 on course for Florida
The storm has already battered Cuba with high winds and life-threatening storm surge, knocking out power to the island.
Hurricane Ian live updates: Broward hit by tornadoes, planes overturned at North Perry Airport
Ian is poised to make landfall sometime along the state's Gulf Coast
Pinellas County residents prepare homes for Hurricane Ian
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As Hurricane Ian bears down on the west coast of Florida, state officials are doing what they can to make sure the area's water infrastructure can withstand the potentially devastating flooding. Drew Bartlett, the executive director of the South Florida Water Management District, joins CBS News to discuss how the agency is preparing for Hurricane Ian.
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Powerful Cat. 4 Hurricane Ian closing in on SW Florida coast
Hurricane Ian poised to come ashore somewhere along the coast of southwest Florida
Live Updates: Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 on course for Florida
The storm has already battered Cuba with high winds and life-threatening storm surge, knocking out power to the island.
Hurricane Ian live updates: Broward hit by tornadoes, planes overturned at North Perry Airport
Ian is poised to make landfall sometime along the state's Gulf Coast
Pinellas County residents prepare homes for Hurricane Ian
People in Pinellas County spent the day getting their last minute preparations done for Hurricane Ian.
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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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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 on course for Florida
The storm has already battered Cuba with high winds and life-threatening storm surge, knocking out power to the island.
Tracking Hurricane Ian: Get the latest on the storm's track and timing
Hurricane Ian continues to gain strength as it churns through the Gulf and takes aim at Florida.
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Pinellas County residents prepare homes for Hurricane Ian
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Tampa mayor discusses dangers posed by Hurricane Ian
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor spoke with Norah O'Donnell about the dangers the Florida city faces from Hurricane Ian and what precautions they're taking to keep residents safe.
Evacuations underway as Ian barrels toward Florida
Thousands of National Guard troops, members of the Red Cross and utility workers are in position across the region to help residents as Hurricane Ian hits Florida. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Florida braces for "life-threatening" storm surge
The entire west coast of Florida is bracing for widespread damage and record flooding in what could be the biggest storm to hit the state in years. Millions of residents are under evacuation orders as Gov. Ron DeSantis called a potential storm surge "life-threatening." Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Florida officials work to reduce flood risk
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