The Latest Breaking News from Hurricane

Glaswegian forced to flee Florida home with family as sharks and alligators swam streets

Thomas Smart left his home with his wife and her two children as winds reached 150mph. Along with flooding and high winds, the couple were horrified to see alligators in driveways and sharks swimming in water in the streets of their Cape Coral neighbourhood.

Glasgow Live · Oct 1, 2022

Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands

Experts say that Hurricane Ian is shining a spotlight once again on the vulnerability of the nation’s barrier islands and the increasing cost of people living on them

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Marco Rubio, Rick Scott call for Ian relief as Florida GOP votes against FEMA funding

Several members of Congress from Florida previously voted against a spending bill that included FEMA relief.

Axios · Oct 1, 2022

DeSantis’s pleas for hurricane aid raise hackles amid vast partisan divide

The Florida governor passes the hat for disaster relief.

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2022

Havana protests flare for second night as govt scrambles to turn on lights

Crews restored power to more neighborhoods across Havana on Saturday after a second day of protests over ongoing blackouts in Cuba's capital, including some of the largest demonstrations since widespread anti-government rallies in July 2021.

Reuters · Oct 1, 2022

How local and national leaders are tested by major natural disasters

If handled well, storms like Hurricane Ian can cement politicians' images as community leaders — competent and trusted to help constituents get what they need. If mishandled, they can mar legacies.

WEKU · Oct 1, 2022

In the wake of Hurricane Ian's destruction, Floridians are picking up the pieces

Days after Category 4 Hurricane Ian came ashore near the tony seaside community, residents are taking stock and trying to put their lives back together.

WEKU · Oct 1, 2022

After Hurricane Ian, politicians are quick to ask for federal aid they once criticized

Providing help is what ought to be done in a fair and equitable society. Politicians should affirm the principle of government assistance when and where needed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

AP News Digest 4 a.m.

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The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Fabiola Santiago: Devastated by Ian, Sanibel will rebuild and remain the island of our summer dreams

Mammoth Hurricane Ian has broken our hearts and stolen the stuff that paradisaical dreams are made of in our weary Florida.

Miami Herald · Oct 1, 2022