The storm, Florida’s deadliest since 1935, has been linked to the deaths of at least 119 people in the state, many of them older residents who lived near the coast.
Tag: Fort Myers (Fla)
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Some Florida Residents Demand More Federal Aid After Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian inflicted its worst damage across several deeply Republican counties, where many voters express hostility toward President Biden and the federal government in general.
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Hurricane Ian Poses Another Hurdle for Election Officials in Florida
A Thursday deadline is looming for counties to mail absentee ballots to voters. Early voting begins on Oct. 24.
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Another Challenge for Hardest-Hit Parts of Florida: Finding Clean Drinking Water
The worst trouble was in Lee County, where a badly damaged water system was affecting a population of nearly 760,000 people.
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Facing a Dire Storm Forecast in Florida, Officials Delayed Evacuation
A day of hesitation in Lee County came despite warnings that the Fort Myers and Cape Coral area could see mass flooding. Now authorities are encountering mass death.