October 5, 2022 Hurricane Ian hero: Maryland firefighter uses his ham radio to send rescuers to Florida's Sanibel Island Dale Klonin of Hampstead, Maryland, helped rescue 10 people and a dog from Sanibel Island in Florida during Hurricane Ian. He used his ham radio to reach out to rescuers and coordinate efforts.
October 5, 2022 Hurricane Ian: New York Times hits Florida Republicans seeking aid after opposing climate change legislation The New York Times trashed Republican lawmakers for opposing Democratic climate change legislation but still seeking hurricane relief from the federal government.
October 5, 2022 Pollster calls Charlie Crist ‘defanged’ after Florida survey shows him badly trailing DeSantis Pollster Brad Coker called Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist “defanged” after a survey showed him badly trailing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
October 5, 2022 Florida sheriff releases new video of teens speeding away in stolen Maserati before deadly crash The Pinellas County (Florida) Sheriff's Office released new helicopter video of a deadly crash involving three teens who stole a Maserati before speeding from deputies at over 100 mph.
October 5, 2022 Hurricane Ian closes some Florida schools indefinitely Hurricane Ian shut down many schools in Florida as the hurricane and its aftermath continues to disrupt the education of many children primarily in low-income communities.
October 5, 2022 Florida's lottery numbers for Tuesday, Oct. 4 The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $410,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $353,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers for Tuesday, Oct. 4 are 09-15-32-40-42.
October 5, 2022 Biden-DeSantis Florida meeting previews possible 2024 contest President Biden will meet with Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss the response to Hurricane Ian — a meeting that could foreshadow the 2024 White House contest.
October 5, 2022 Florida disabled mother rescued from flooded home by former North Chicago police officer during Hurricane Ian A former North Chicago police officer rescued his disabled mother from her flooded Florida home after she decided not to evacuate the Naples area ahead of Hurricane Ian.
October 5, 2022 Florida deputies rescue American flag from flooded river after Hurricane Ian Deputies in Volusia County, Fla. rescued an American flag seen almost underwater on the St. Johns River in the Osteen area while working in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
October 4, 2022 Florida woman accused of stabbing sister to death for flirting with boyfriend A Florida woman allegedly stabbed her sister to death in their Orlando home after reportedly finding out she flirted with her boyfriend.