Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast returning to hurricane-slammed Sanibel Island
Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast barrier islands, including Sanibel Island, are returning to assess the damage from Hurricane Ian, despite limited access to some areas.
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Ex-CIA director Leon Panetta: Russian use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine would lead to catastrophe
There's a real danger of escalation by the US and others should Vladimir Putin resort to using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, according to former CIA Director Leon Panetta. He was asked about the situation after President Joe Biden said Putin resorting to nukes would lead to armageddon.
Halifax Health Hospital's latest milestone: Robotic-assisted surgery with 3,500 procedures completed using the da Vinci Surgical System from Intuitive
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Halifax Health announces its latest milestone in robotic-assisted surgery with 3500 procedures completed using the da Vinci® Surgical System from Intuitive.
Ukraine claims control of Russian logistics hub; seeking to cut more supply lines
Ukraine claimed full control of Russia's eastern logistics hub Lyman, its most significant battlefield gain in weeks, setting the stage for further advances aimed at cutting Moscow's supply lines to its battered troops to a single route.
Daytona Beach cops rescuing those stranded by Hurricane Ian flooding; widespread flood waters reported throughout Orange, Seminole & Volusia counties
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- City cops are out in force, using large trucks and boats to rescue people from flooded areas.
BREAKING NEWS: National Weather Service: Hurricane Ian downgraded to tropical storm as of 5 am; heavy rainfall continues to pound Orlando-Daytona Beach
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Hurricane Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm as of 5 a.m., the National Weather Service in Melbourne reported.
NASCAR report from Daytona: Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin & Ryan Blaney among favorites to win Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The odds-on favorites to win Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway are a ’Who’s Who’ among NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs contenders. In fact, the top six are drivers chasing the coveted crown of ‘2022 NASCAR Cup Series Champion.’
Hurricane Warning remains in effect for East Central Florida
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ORLANDO, Fl. -- A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for East Central Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Hurricane Ian will hit Sunshine State Wednesday night
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives the latest update on Hurricane Ian: "As of 5 p.m., Hurricane Ian is located roughly 250 miles south of Sarasota. It's moving north at ten miles per hour. It is a strong category three hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour." DeSantis added, ""Landfall will be tomorrow night, Wednesday night, but it's going to meander through the state all the rest of Wednesday night, all of Thursday. And it's going to exit most likely sometime on Friday morning."
Latest on Hurricane Ian barreling towards Florida
Hurricane Ian is barreling towards Florida after it made landfall in western Cuba. The Category 3 storm is expected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater shares the forecast and the threat of storm surge.