First Thing: Trump asks supreme court to intervene in Mar-a-Lago dispute Appellate court ruling prevented special master from examining 100 files seized from Mar-a-Lago. Plus, a record-breaking pumpkin The Guardian - UK · 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
Editorial: Coming together when disasters hit Minnesotans know what it's like to deal with a disaster. We've been through tornadoes, historic floods and withering droughts. Tribune News Service · 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
The post-Hurricane Ian housing crisis Affordable housing in the U.S. diminishes after a disaster. Here's what to expect after Ian. Axios · Oct 5, 2022
‘There will be more failures’: frustration as Cuba’s infrastructure crumbles Countrywide blackout after Hurricane Ian was the latest disaster straining Cuba’s already disintegrating infrastructure The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2022
WWII Vet Describes Riding Out Ian On Sanibel Island: ‘It’s Unbelievable’ Joe Venuto has called many places home throughout his 98 years. Zenger · Oct 5, 2022
Editorial: Hurricane Ian and climate change: The link is undeniable The terrible devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian on Florida’s southwest coast — among the most powerful hurricanes to hit Florida in a century — has been wrenching to watch even from afar: so many lives lost, homes shattered and livelihoods swept away by the storm surge, winds of up to… Tribune News Service · 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
Here's What the Media Get Wrong About Hurricanes No, a big storm does not require big government. Reason · Oct 5, 2022
Biden to focus on hurricane victims in Florida, not politics President Joe Biden is traveling to hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
Miami Herald · 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · 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.
The Independent UK · 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 Rescuers flock together to save 275 parrots stranded by Ian A menagerie of parrots has been rescued from a Pine Island bird sanctuary after its owners refused to evacuate without them in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Miami Herald · Oct 4, 2022 Tropical Depression forms near Africa, while a wave heads to Caribbean MIAMI — Tropical Depression Twelve formed west of Africa on Tuesday afternoon, and has some potential to reach tropical storm status Tuesday night or Wednesday. But forecasters expect it to be “short-lived” and sputter out in the open ocean.
Miami Herald · Oct 4, 2022 Boat captains, volunteers help barrier island residents with ferry service, supplies PINE ISLAND, Fla. — The helpers were busy in Southwest Florida on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Son documents harrowing rescue of mom from Ian's floodwaters As Hurricane Ian flooded Naples, Florida, one man went to rescue his 86-year-old mom from her home after she had refused to evacuate
WEKU · Oct 4, 2022 Ian cut off residents of Florida's Pine Island. They are just now taking stock After the hurricane damaged the only bridge, the only way to get to Pine Island is by private boat. Residents are returning to salvage what remains of their homes.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 4, 2022 Women of country music honor the late Loretta Lynn, who ‘paved the way for so many’ LOS ANGELES — Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Mickey Guyton, Sheryl Crow, LeAnn Rimes and other women in country music led an outpouring of tributes to trailblazing singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn, who died Tuesday at age 90 at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022 Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, and nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and frustrating process for anyone who loses their home and possessions.
Miami Herald · Oct 4, 2022 Biden to meet DeSantis as he visits Florida after Ian WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis when he travels to Florida on Wednesday to survey damage done by Hurricane Ian, the White House said Tuesday.