In the Atlantic basin, the National Hurricane Center is watching three tropical waves, one in the Caribbean. Here's Polk County's forecast into next week.

As we near the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, the National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical waves as of the morning of May 27. One wave is in the central ...

Emotional trauma claims one victim The largest share of Hurricane Ian’s dead – at least 45 people – listed in the medical examiners’ report are in Lee County.

Remembering Hurricane Ian one year later As Ian showed, no two storms are ever alike Norm’s elevator shaft at the heart of Times Square in Fort Myers Beach shortly after Hurricane Ian struck.

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County’s hurricane debris hauler will begin its final push through the county on Monday, a few weeks after Hurricane Ian hit the state.

Hurricane Ian left the city pretty shaken up. Polk County officials said at least 75 trucks are still driving through the city every day, picking up damage Ian left behind.

A Washington Post analysis of weather advisories, emergency notifications and interviews paints a stark picture of confusion on the ground as Ian approached Florida's Lee County.

Hurricane Ian death toll now more than 100 after storm slams into Florida, North Carolina Search and rescue efforts continue to be underway.

More than a week since Hurricane Ian tore through Polk County, families are cleaning up the damage the storm left behind. Right now, FEMA's disaster recovery center is open in Bartow. Officials ...

These 3 factors created a 'worst-case scenario' with Hurricane Ian that proved deadly 'How were thousands of people blindsided by this?' A look at Hurricane Ian evacuation timeline.

A 96-year-old Charlotte County man found trapped under a car in high water is the oldest victim of Hurricane Ian’s deadly course through Southwest Florida, whose wrath is now revealed in a grim ...