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One week left for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA

BRANDON, Fla. – Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, or Volusia counties who ...

Local artist brightens up islander’s temporary home

According to Pine Island artist Zan Lombardo, Bob DeClue, known to most as Willy-Bob, used to live on a boat in Matlacha. Hurricane Ian left DeClue homeless, at least temporarily. “He was the one that was cooking for a couple of months at That Barbecue Place — he’s a very giving guy. ...

Zeal reopens at temporary location

A group of staff and management at Zeal Technological Institute sit at a table in a large room interviewing a prospective student. It is not unusual for them to speak with future students for classes that are set to begin in less than two weeks. What was different was the location. Zeal ...

Hurricane Ian assistance surpasses $4.45 billion

WASHINGTON -- More than $4.45 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ian jumpstart their recoveries. FEMA has provided $859 million to households affected by ...