Despite their intent to make coastal communities safer, Florida’s building codes can actually complicate long-term resilience efforts.
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DeSantis’s Immigration Law May Affect Hurricane Cleanup in Florida
Undocumented workers who once flocked to Florida to help remove debris and rebuild said they feared that a new immigration law could result in their deportation.
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‘There’s No Spring Break Here’: Florida’s Gulf Coast Fights to Rebound After Hurricane Ian
Communities like Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva, devastated by the storm, are struggling to rebuild the hotel rooms, restaurants and rental units that keep their economy alive.
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Vulnerable and Trapped: A Look at Those Lost in Hurricane Ian
Ian slammed into Florida’s southwest coast last month. Its fearsome storm surge and torrential rain made it the deadliest storm in a generation.
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Older People Hit By Hurricane Ian Face an Uncertain Future
Retirees displaced by Hurricane Ian confront a wrenching situation: At their age, remaking the lives they loved so much in Florida may not be possible.