Officials began allowing some Fort Myers Beach residents back to assess their properties. Fire chief says all structures on the island were affected by Hurricane Ian and none are considered safe.
Fire chief says all structures on the island were affected by Hurricane Ian and none are considered safe
President Biden praised Floridians’ “grit” in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian during a visit to Fort Myers Beach Wednesday. He met with Gov. Ron DeSantis and surveyed the damage caused by the storm. Photo: Evan Vucci/Associated PressFlorida officials began allowing some residents of Fort Myers Beach back Saturday to assess their properties, more than a week after
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