Native Chicagoan living in Florida collects donations for Hurricane Ian survivors
A native Chicagoan is going above and beyond to help a community nearly wiped off the map by Hurricane Ian.
Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian
Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.
Death toll eclipses 60 as more Hurricane Ian victims found in Florida
The death toll from Hurricane Ian climbed over the weekend as fatalities in North Carolina, Florida, and Cuba brought the total to at least 65 people.
Teens steal, crash Maserati that owner left unlocked with keys inside: Pinellas sheriff
Three teens found an easy vehicle to steal when they discovered an unlocked Maserati with the keys inside in a driveway in northeast Pinellas County early Sunday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Florida shelter pets will arrive in Chicago Tuesday, freeing space for dogs and cats lost in hurricane
The pets will be given medical care, vaccinations, and microchips as needed. Once they are cleared, they will be ready for adoption.
Flights to Florida limited in wake of destruction from Hurricane Ian
Flights to Florida from Chicago are limited as many airports in the Sunshine State are operating for emergency workers or humanitarian purposes only.
PAWS Chicago headed to Florida to bring homeless pets to Windy City
Volunteers with PAWS Chicago is readying transport vehicles on Friday as they prepare to drive 21 hours to Naples, Florida to help shelters there make room for more rescued pets.
Disney, Universal reopening after weathering Hurricane Ian
Orlando theme parks that temporarily shut their doors in the face of Hurricane Ian are beginning to reopen.
Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida
The National Hurricane Center placed Ian about 145 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina and forecast a “life-threatening storm surge” and hurricane conditions along the Carolina coastal area later Friday.
Local Hurricane Ian relief efforts underway as Florida resident speaks to FOX 32 Chicago
On Thursday, FOX 32 Chicago spoke over the phone with a Punta Gorda resident who decided to hunker down in his home.
Video: Hurricane Ian wipes out Fort Myers Beach, Florida
It’s one of several barrier islands in southwest Florida that were hit hardest by Ian’s wrath.
Chicago volunteers head to Florida in aftermath of Ian
At least 10 volunteers from the Illinois region are on their way to Florida to join the more than 900 volunteers already providing aid.
Hurricane Ian downgrades to Category 1, dangerous winds, storm surge continue to batter Florida
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.
Chicago family experiencing Hurricane Ian after relocating to Florida last year
A Chicago family is thinking twice about moving to Florida.
Illinois Red Cross mobilizing to help Florida residents
Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are already in Florida to help displaced residents, and hundreds more — including some from Illinois — will be on the way very soon.
Tree branch hits Jim Cantore during Hurricane Ian report: 'Just give me a minute'
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
O'Hare feels impact of Hurricane Ian, receives flights from Florida
Travelers from Florida are filled with emotions and relieve to be out of the hurricane zone as they arrive at O'Hare.
Why is the right side of a hurricane more dangerous?
Have you ever wondered why meteorologists say that the eastern side of the storm is the most dangerous? Or call it the "dirty side" of a hurricane?
Hurricane Ian could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane near Tampa Bay
If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Armed man in Florida claims 'I'm from Chicago, bro' — then leaves store when this happens
Surveillance video shows the man walk into the Florida convenience store armed with a shotgun, and then he tells the clerk he's "from Chicago, bro." Here's what happened next: