WFLA Articles: October 1, 2022

Port Charlotte picks up pieces after Hurricane Ian Residents leave Florida’s Pine Island, Hurricane Ian’s ruin Rays clinch AL wild-card spot; Astros get AL home-field edge Source: Union fires consultant who evaluated Dolphins’ Tagovailoa Nice weather continues for the rest of the weekend Is it safe to flush toilets during severe flooding? NASA says Artemis I not damaged by Hurricane Ian, looks to November for launch Is a used electric vehicle a bargain or a trap? Polk Sheriff: ‘Do not ignore barricades’ at washed-out bridge near Fort Meade Video shows Florida helicopter crew rescuing man, grandmother from Sanibel Island Woman swept into Atlantic Ocean by Hurricane Ian storm surge, report says Dolphins QB’s injury raises concerns among former NFL players Riverview martial arts instructor accused of molesting multiple students Butter, garage doors and SUVs: Why shortages remain common 2½ years into the pandemic United Airlines cutting 12 routes from several major air hubs WATCH: Man, grandmother saved from Sanibel Island after using reflector to attract helicopter crew ‘About 35 deaths’ reported in single Florida county after Hurricane Ian, sheriff says Elon Musk sends Starlink satellites to storm-battered Florida counties St. Pete man threatened to kill man while arguing over a dollar, police say Airbnb hosts are sick of Airbnb, too Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands Why do flies rub their limbs together? ‘Reprehensible’: Members of high school football team in California acted out slave auction 9/11 first responder ‘viciously’ stabbed to death in NYC 35 deaths reported in Lee County after Ian’s rampage, sheriff says Nick Cannon welcomes 10th child just weeks after 9th: ‘Another Blessing!’ USPS price hike takes effect this month Explainer: Why Fort Myers was flooded with storm surge VIDEO: 6 injured after giant wave slams sidewalk in South Florida TECO works to restore power with help from out-of-state crews What order do I watch the ‘Halloween’ movies in? Unlock the college financial aid you need starting Oct. 1 Jimmy Carter to celebrate 98 with family, friends, baseball The background vocalists on ‘Monster Mash’ are singing about shoes, and no one remembers why 58 deaths from Hurricane Ian reported in Florida Potential flooding from Sarasota County levee threatens neighborhood Man smashed windows of Largo Walmart closed for Hurricane Ian, police say Sunny, dry and comfortable this weekend Ian lashes South Carolina as Florida’s death toll climbs