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Central Florida airports shut their hangars and stopped flights in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, but by Friday morning, most were either preparing to resume operations or already had.
It’s not every day you drive through a hurricane to give birth, but that’s what this Melbourne mom had to do Wednesday morning as Ian barreled across the Florida peninsula.
The Seminole County Fire Department worked over a seven-hour period to help rescue 80 residents from rising floor water in a Winter Springs neighborhood, according to the department.
Flagler County officials updated county residents Thursday afternoon on how the county is tackling the aftermath of Hurricane Ian's destructive rampage across Central Florida.
Orange County Fire Rescue officials responded to Arden Villas Apartments near University Boulevard Thursday night to help evacuate about 200 residents to a sister facility in Altamonte Springs.
The punishing rains from Ian caused Lake Eola to jump its banks in downtown Orlando, flooding nearby Robinson Street.
President Joe Biden on Thursday declared a major disaster exists in Florida due to the lashing given to it by what is now Tropical Storm Ian, approving a request made by Gov. DeSantis the day prior.
Gov. Ron DeSantis updated Floridians at multiple news briefings Thursday to discuss the state’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ian.
An Osceola County deputy was rescued via airboat early Thursday after their vehicle became stalled in flooding brought on by what is now Tropical Storm Ian.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers withstood a late rally led by Tom Brady to hold off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14-12 victory on Sunday.
After Hurricane Ian moved through the area, Central Florida schools announced how they are handling the storm’s aftermath and when they will be reopening.
Across Lake County on Sunday, as Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane, emergency officials helped residents prepare for any possible storm impact.
Florida’s governor and emergency management leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency is already assisting the state in preparing for Ian’s impact.
Bethune-Cookman University announced a mandatory evacuation order for its campus in Daytona Beach will be in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is on a path toward Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency across his entire state as Tropical Storm Ian gains strength over the Caribbean and is forecast to become a major hurricane in coming days.
