Trump Files $475 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale.

Hurricane Ian: 100 Deaths, Debate Over Evacuations, 581K With No Power

Hurricane Ian aftermath: 581K in FL remain without power, at least 100 deaths, questions over timely evacuation orders, stories of rescues.

Ian-Related Insurance Claims Near Half A Billion; State Blocks Insurers From Canceling Policies Through Nov. 28

Property owners in Florida have so far filed claims worth $473,828,401 since Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida recently.

With Much Of Its Infrastructure Wrecked By Ian, Traversing Florida Will Be A Tough Ride

Let's take a moment to reflect on what Hurricane Ian did to Florida's infrastructure — the roads, bridges, water systems, and electric grid.

Floridians, Unemployed Due To Hurricane Ian, Will Be Able To Apply Immediately For Benefits

State officials announced on Saturday they will waive work search reporting and other registration requirements for Floridians.

Biden To Battered Florida: ‘We're Going To Do Everything We Can For You'

President Joe Biden addressed the nation recently, focusing on uniting the country as Florida begins to survey the damage.

With At Least 58 Dead And Thousands Who Have Lost Everything, DeSantis Touts The Second Amendment

Amid a historic storm that caused unspeakable tragedy, death, and hardship, DeSantis remained political, according to the report.

President Biden, First Lady, Scheduled To Travel To Florida On Wednesday Following Aftermath Of Ian

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are scheduled to travel to Florida on Wednesday, as the death toll for Ian continues to rise.

Hurricane Ian's Death Toll: 58 Fatalities, Eight Counties

Ian's death toll in Florida has risen to 58 fatalities, with 42 deaths in Lee County, where the massive storm battered the southwest part.

Hurricane Ian: Biden To Visit, 47 Dead, 650K No Power, Sanibel Impact

Ian aftermath: 650K in FL remain without power, 47 deaths noted, Biden to visit Wednesday, flood insurance claim waiver, Sanibel unlivable.

39 School Districts Among Florida’s Best In New Rankings

A new Niche ranking of Florida school districts is based on education data and user ratings.

Florida's Best Public, Private High Schools: New Rankings Released

Here are the top public and private high schools in Florida, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.

Hurricane Ian: 47 FL Dead, Damage Over $100B, DeSantis Warns Looters

Three days after Ian struck Florida, river flooding concern grows, 1 million remain without power, celebrity chef feeds residents.

One Confirmed Death, 20 Unconfirmed From Hurricane Ian; 1.9 Million Still Without Power In Fla.

State emergency officials have confirmed a death in central Polk County, with 20 more being investigated, following Ian's devastation.

Hurricane Ian: When Will Power Come Back On In Florida?

Friday marked the first full day for many crews working to restore power to more than 1.8 million customers in Florida.

Hurricane Ian: 25 Dead, Power Restoration Timeline, 'American Crisis'

25 Hurricane Ian deaths in state; power outages below 2M; 2 burned in generator explosion; watch for gators and snakes in stormwater.

FL Gator, Snake Sightings May Spike Post-Hurricane Ian: Sheriff

A Florida law enforcement official urged residents to be aware of roaming critters as water levels remain high and storm cleanup begins.

Ian Expected To Create Major Flooding In N.E. Florida, Hundreds Of Miles From Landfall

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said early evening Wednesday that Hurricane Ian is still battering the Southwest part of the peninsula.

FEMA, Red Cross Officials, Announce Operations By Land, Air And Sea Once Hurricane Ian Passes Fla.

In a Washington, D.C. meeting Wednesday, FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said search and rescue operations are the top priority for her.

President Biden Approves Florida Disaster Declaration

President Biden declared Florida a major disaster area Thursday morning, ordering federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts.

As Ian Churns Southwest Fla., Communities, Residents Expect Long Recovery

UPDATE: “Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwestern Florida.”

The Fate Of Power Outages: Recovery From Ian Could Take Days, Weeks, With Full Extent Unknown

As Hurricane Ian makes its entrance, Florida utility companies have already documented hundreds of thousands of homes without power.

Ian Now A Tropical Storm, But Still Dangerous; Thousands Of Kids Planning To Go To School Friday

The update occurred at a 1:45 p.m., press conference in Charlotte County, with Eric Silagy, Florida Power & Light.

Fla., Corrections Officials Say No Injuries To Inmates, Staff After Storm Passed; Prison Reform Activists Critical

The Florida Department of Corrections reported there were no reported injuries to inmates or on-duty staff at various prison facilities.

Hurricane Ian Rescues: Floridians Brave Storm To Help Neighbors

From Ian the cat to flamingo-filled hurricane parties, videos and photos show Good Samaritans from across the state stepping in to help.

Ian Is A Category 3 Hurricane And Battering Western Cuba; Sarasota, Tampa Bay Appears To Be Next

Hurricane Ian is now a Category 3 storm and “battering western Cuba” with high winds and “life-threatening storm surge."

Hurricane Ian Threatens An Already Wobbly Insurance Market In Florida

Hurricane Ian certainly will cause billions of dollars in property damage amid a crisis in Florida's insurance market.

DeSantis's Team Says Ian Would Impact DeSantis's Availability To Be Deposed; Proceedings Would Start Oct. 24

Gov. Ron DeSantis will attempt to resist testifying in Andrew Warren's legal challenge to the governor's order suspending him.

Ian Could Be A Category 4 Hurricane When It Hits The Southwest Coast In Florida

In the wake of this historic storm, DeSantis described it as "nasty weather."

As Fla., Contends With The Fentanyl Crisis, ‘Harm Reduction' Advocates Work To Save Lives

Thousands of Floridians are dying of drug overdoses caused by fentanyl, the report states.

Photos: Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall As Floridians Brace For Damage

See photos of the flights delays, evacuations, and destruction caused by Hurricane Ian as it hits the southwest Florida coast.

Fla., Tampa Bay Officials Warn Of Significant Storm Potential, As Evacuations Begin And Schools Close

The National Hurricane Center on Monday placed Tampa Bay under a hurricane watch and a storm surge watch.

In Wake Of Possibly Historic Storm, DeSantis's Main Concern Is Snarled Traffic

“When you put people on the road, that’s not cost-free. I mean, there’s traffic," said the governor.

Lawsuit Alleges Baker County Detention Center Denied Lawyers Access To Immigration Detainees

The ACLU is accusing the Baker County Sheriff's Office of “egregious” conditions for immigrants held at the county detention center.

President Biden Reaches Out To Fla., As Hurricane Ian Approaches The West Coast Of The Peninsula

As Hurricane Ian continues its path toward the west coast of Fla., President Joe Biden Tuesday afternoon showed support for Floridians.

NASA Moon Rocket Returns To Hangar, Launch Unlikely Until November

The rocket was set to blast off a month ago but was delayed twice by fuel leaks and engine issues.

Hurricane Ian: Florida, USF Move Home Football Games

The University of Florida also canceled classes and student activities Wednesday through Friday in anticipation of Ian's predicted landfall.

DeSantis Watch Group Calls His Legislative Proposals "A Tax Stunt," Report Says They Benefit Only His Donors

The report states that instead of helping Florida plebeians, DeSantis "did the bidding of developers and billionaires."

Florida's Persistently Low-Performing Schools Often Go Unnoticed By DeSantis

When assessing the educational performance of the impoverished and students of color, the report states DeSantis is markedly indifferent.

Crist Argues DeSantis's Migrant Airlift Constituted Human Trafficking

“Ron, you trafficked these people,” Crist said. “You lied to them. You spent our tax money flying them across the country.”