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President Joe Biden traveled to Fort Myers Wednesday afternoon, promising to use all of the power of the federal government to rebuild.
President Biden, who recently visited the Sunshine State, has "extended 100 percent federal funding," the report states.
Ian's death toll in Florida has risen to 72 fatalities, with 46 deaths in Lee County, where the massive storm battered the southwest part.
Florida women voters show that only 46 percent of females approve of Gov. Ron DeSantis's job performance.
Several days following the devastation from Hurricane Ian, two polls for key races in the general election in Fla., show different results.
Thousands of public school students may not be able to return to classrooms in Southwest Florida until next week, following Ian's effects.
Ian's death toll in Florida has risen to 68 fatalities, with 45 deaths in Lee County, where the massive storm battered the southwest part.
A federal trial challenging the suspension of twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren is set to begin Nov. 29.
Property owners in Florida have so far filed claims worth $473,828,401 since Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida recently.
Let's take a moment to reflect on what Hurricane Ian did to Florida's infrastructure — the roads, bridges, water systems, and electric grid.
State officials announced on Saturday they will waive work search reporting and other registration requirements for Floridians.
President Joe Biden addressed the nation recently, focusing on uniting the country as Florida begins to survey the damage.
Amid a historic storm that caused unspeakable tragedy, death, and hardship, DeSantis remained political, according to the report.
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.
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.
State emergency officials have confirmed a death in central Polk County, with 20 more being investigated, following Ian's devastation.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said early evening Wednesday that Hurricane Ian is still battering the Southwest part of the peninsula.
In a Washington, D.C. meeting Wednesday, FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said search and rescue operations are the top priority for her.
President Biden declared Florida a major disaster area Thursday morning, ordering federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts.
UPDATE: “Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwestern Florida.”