Storm scenes: Voices of fear, hope as Ian lashes Florida

Click Orlando 9/28 12:33P The Associated Press, Associated

Hurricane Ian struck a large swath of Florida on Wednesday. Evacuations were ordered ahead of the tropical system, but some travelers got stuck trying to leave; other residents decided to try to ride out the storm. Here are some of the stories...

Brevard County officials give update on Hurricane Ian preparations

Click Orlando 9/28 12:23P Penny De La Cruz

Brevard County officials delivered an update Wednesday on final preparation ahead of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida. The press conference was hosted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Brevard County Emergency Management Facebook...

Clearwater marketing company asked employees to work in office as Hurricane Ian made landfall

Orlando Weekly 9/28 11:55A Justin Garcia

On Monday, a Clearwater company asked employees to work at the office during Hurricane Ian as the storm gathered strength in the Gulf Of Mexico. PostcardMania, a marketing company run by CEO Joy...

WATCH: Hurricane Ian brings massive damage, flooding to Florida

Click Orlando 9/28 10:34A Penny De La Cruz

As Hurricane Ian continues to make its way toward Central Florida, the storm’s impact is being felt all across the state. [TRENDING: SATELLITE, TRACK, MODELS: Hurricane Ian brings severe weather to Florida | Hurricane Ian: County-by-county impacts...

Hurricane Ian floods streets in Naples as it makes landfall

Click Orlando 9/28 8:39A Brenda Argueta

As Hurricane Ian nears landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, streets in downtown Naples are being flooded. Ian approached Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, producing severe storm surge and winds. [TRENDING: SATELLITE, TRACK, MODELS:...

Power outages from Hurricane Ian hit major providers in Central Florida. Here’s where

Click Orlando 9/28 8:35A Brandon Hogan

Starting in South Florida, Hurricane Ian knocked out power to tens of thousands of Floridians even before making landfall along the Gulf Coast. In news conferences throughout the last several days, Florida’s governor and officials from all parts...

Fatal crash prompts roadblock in Astatula, troopers say

Click Orlando 9/28 8:25A Brandon Hogan

A fatal, two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Lake County left one man dead and another in the hospital, shutting down the roadway where it happened, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at 12:29 p.m. on County Road...

Florida men swim in storm surge, climb out on Fort Myers pier during Hurricane Ian [VIDEO]

Orlando Weekly 9/28 8:17A Alex Galbraith

Whenever you read a warning label, know that there's always one person who needed to be told the blindingly obvious. Or in this case, three people.

Video shows Tampa Bay 'sucked out' by Hurricane Ian

Orlando Weekly 9/28 7:54A Alex Galbraith

Video from earlier this morning on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa shows that the city's famous bay was blown out by the storm. The effect was compounded by low tide at the time, but nevertheless, the bay...

Here Comes Hurricane Ian: Orange County Information & Preparation

West Orlando News 9/28 6:40A Staff

With Hurricane Ian coming, local preparations have been under way around Orlando ahead of the storm and important information is available. The post Here Comes Hurricane Ian: Orange County Information Preparation appeared first on West Orlando...

Flagler County issues evacuation order for some as Hurricane Ian approaches Central Florida

Click Orlando 9/28 6:32A Penny De La Cruz

An evacuation order will be in effect for some Flagler County residents starting Wednesday at 1 p.m., according to county officials. The order is effective for the following: Residents and visitors countywide staying in mobile homes or RVs Zone A...

Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz in message against hatred

Click Orlando 9/28 6:28A Associated Press

Film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the site of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp on Wednesday, meeting a Holocaust survivor and the son of Holocaust survivors and saying it is time to “terminate” hatred. The “Terminator” actor and former...

LIVE RADAR: Hurricane Ian unleashing on Central Florida; conditions to worsen

Click Orlando 9/28 6:15A Troy Bridges

Hurricane Ian strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane early Wednesday and will make landfall, possibly near Port Charlotte, in the early afternoon. [TRENDING: TRACK, MODELS, SATELLITE: Hurricane Ian projected to rip through Central Florida |...

OneBlood asking for blood donors in regions not impacted by Hurricane Ian

Orlando Weekly 9/28 5:37A Matthew Moyer

Southern non-profit OneBlood is urging Floridians well outside of the impact zones of Hurricane Ian to consider donating blood. (Looks like that ain't us, Orlando.)

Key West resident carries dog through floodwaters in harrowing evacuation video

Orlando Weekly 9/28 5:37A Alex Galbraith

Key West resident Dylon Estevez had to walk through floodwaters carrying his dog to safety after his apartment quickly flooded. Estevez shared the video to Twitter, which shows Estevez evacuating to a...