WFLA Articles: September 28, 2022

September 28
VIDEO: Manatee County transformer explodes during Hurricane Ian ‘My house is gone’: Hurricane Ian destroys homes, causes catastrophic damage in Fort Myers Marjorie Taylor Greene’s husband files for divorce VIDEO: Tampa traffic light yanked off line by Hurricane Ian, crashes in front of cops Gov. DeSantis says it’s ‘crunch time’ as hurricane Ian pummels Florida Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida WATCH: Valrico family narrowly escapes being crushed by falling tree during Hurricane Ian Rapper Coolio dead at 59: reports WATCH: Florida man, reporter rescue dog caught in Hurricane Ian 20 Cuban migrants missing after Hurricane Ian sinks boat off Florida Keys These are some of the worst hurricanes to ever hit the US Is it safe to flush toilets during a hurricane? VIDEO: Ian brings strong wind, flooding to southeastern Florida Video: Pool roof ripped off by Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian: Naples firefighters wade through deep water as station floods Do birds know when a hurricane is coming? What does a storm surge look like? Check out this timelapse from Hurricane Ian Construction debris from Hurricane Ian closes part of US-19 Can birds tell when a hurricane is coming? Tampa residents told to shelter in place as conditions worsen from Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian: Time-lapse shows storm surge in Sanibel White House hosts first conference on hunger in decades: ‘No child should go to bed hungry’ Lizzo plays James Madison’s never-used crystal flute at DC concert More Democrats want Biden to run in 2024; Harris top choice if he doesn’t: poll Student loan forgiveness plan hit with lawsuit McConnell downplays impact of abortion politics on battle for the Senate Pritzker, Duckworth hold strong leads in Illinois: poll Chiefs-Bucs still set for Tampa, but could move to Minnesota: NFL Photos show destruction from Hurricane Ian How to help Florida victims of Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian: St. Pete mayor asks residents to shelter in place Cars submerged in Naples, child nearly swept away by Hurricane Ian Teen among 2 arrested in slaying of rapper PnB Rock; 3rd suspect sought Hurricane Ian: Huge tree snaps in half, blocks road in Bradenton VIDEO: Man casually rides jet ski near Sarasota as Hurricane Ian moves in Hurricane Ian: When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home? ISS passes over Hurricane Ian as landfall is made in Florida CDC: Early figures show unvaccinated at much higher risk for monkeypox WATCH: Florida man waves US flag during Hurricane Ian Why do hurricanes cause tornadoes at landfall? Hurricane Ian: Video shows storm surge conditions on Marco Island National Coffee Day: Where to get free or discounted coffee on Sept. 29 Ian could become 5th strongest Hurricane to hit U.S. mainland on record Bradenton wastewater plant in danger of overflowing, city says Could Hurricane Ian become a Category 5 storm? #HeyJB: WFLA Now answers questions about Hurricane Ian Sarasota County law, fire agencies pulling responders from roads Biden asks if lawmaker killed in August accident is in attendance at White House event 1 person killed, 1 in custody after shooter enters Arkansas hospital Could Hurricane Ian become a Category 5 storm? 7-year-old attacked by ‘aggressive mountain lion’ in California park Why so many major hurricanes start with the letter ‘I’ DeSantis updates Florida response efforts after Hurricane Ian makes landfall Mayor Castor: Tampa to see ‘unprecedented flooding’ from Hurricane Ian Universal Orlando hotels at capacity before Hurricane Ian Jewelry company selling ‘Pumpkin Spice Latte’ ring for $11,300 Hobbs, Lake locked in tight race for Arizona governor: polls How to decontaminate water during flooding: Polk FDOH Stars of ‘Veep,’ ‘West Wing’ unite for Wisconsin Democrats fundraiser Do the ‘Time Warp’ again: ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ to travel Biden approval rating dips 5 points in past week: poll How big is Hurricane Ian? Should you drain your pool before a hurricane? Ryan leading Vance by 3 points in Ohio Senate race: poll Katie Couric discloses breast cancer diagnosis The Rock visits Mississippi trailer park where he lived as a teen US Embassy in Russia tells Americans to leave the country Extreme wind warning issued in part of Sarasota County Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer Tampa Bay goes dry after Ian pushes water out toward Gulf Young voters enthusiastic about casting ballots in November: survey Democrats’ generic congressional ballot lead narrows to 2 points: survey Are Democrats squandering their chances in North Carolina Senate race? The 3 things that make Hurricane Ian so life-threatening, according to NWS RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan challenges parole denial Hurricane Ian: Video shows conditions in Islamorada, FL Older adults have many reasons for not evacuating before a hurricane – here’s why it’s important to check on aging neighbors Cape Coral resident braces for Hurricane Ian ‘Ron Burgundy style’ How low could stocks go? Much further, say Wall Street analysts 200M pounds of toxic chemicals dumped into US waterways in 2020: analysis ‘Devastating to catastrophic’: Model shows destruction by hurricane-force winds After surviving freeway crossing, wildfire, treatable disease killed this ‘interesting cat’ Skyway Bridge closed to all traffic until further notice DeSantis says Floridians should treat Hurricane Ian like tornado Hurricane Ian coverage from News Channel 8 Barrier Islands in Pinellas Co. open to public Woman gave birth alone on Maryland jail floor, lawsuit says Pollution from Florida mining industry a fear with Hurricane Ian Tracking Hurricane Ian’s impact on Tampa Bay Thousands without power in Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Ian From ‘dangerous’ to ‘catastrophic,’ model shows destruction of hurricane-force winds Hurricane Ian live blog: Updates as Category 4 storm approaches Florida Hurricane Ian: What you need to know Hurricane Ian updates: Videos show Florida brace for storm Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to possibly reopen Thursday Hurricane Ian downgraded to Cat 1 storm Pasco County makes last-minute Ian preparations