The Latest Breaking News from Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian rescue team save 275 parrots and two lemurs stranded in storms

Owners of the sanctuary on Pine Island, Florida, refused to leave unless their flock of rare parrots could be safely removed as well. Lauren Stepp said: "We would not abandon them. I would never leave them. Never."

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Hurricane Ian closes some Florida schools indefinitely

The devastation from Hurricane Ian has left schools shuttered indefinitely in parts of Florida, leaving storm-weary families anxious for word on when and how children can get back to classrooms

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Biden, Florida's DeSantis work 'hand-in-glove' on Hurricane Ian recovery

U.S. President Joe Biden met with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday to assess the devastation from Hurricane Ian, and stressed the need for a united federal and state effort for the lengthy recovery ahead.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Elderly bear brunt of Hurricane Ian as Sunshine state retirement turns sour

The devastating storm hit Florida’s high population of seniors hard and some are now reconsidering their future in the state

The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2022

‘It’s Like A War Zone.’ Crisis Deepens In Aftermath Of Hurricane Ian

People in Florida are still trying to grapple with the destruction the monstrous storm has caused. 

Zenger · Oct 5, 2022

Hurricane Ian was less a natural disaster than a human-made one. We must stop building on swamps

As millions of Floridians can confirm, there are better places for homes than wetland in a hurricane zone

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

Ian deals blow to Florida's teetering insurance sector

Florida’s home insurance market was already on shaky ground

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

38 drownings linked to Hurricane Ian so far, authorities say. Most were in Lee County

MIAMI — At least 38 people drowned in Florida because of Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic storm surge and flooding, authorities said Tuesday.

Miami Herald · Oct 5, 2022

Saved by shelters in Florida, cats and dogs get a chance at forever homes in Chicago

PAWS Chicago staffers drove to Florida to rescue 53 animals after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Another team will make the trip next week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Viewers head to Weather Channel for Hurricane Ian coverage

The Weather Channel had its biggest audience in five years on Wednesday, when Hurricane Ian made its devastating landfall in western Florida

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022