The barrier islands along the southwest Florida coast took major hits from Ian. Several are cut off from vehicle traffic because a bridge collapsed. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla — On the road into Fort Myers Beach, cars are left abandoned in the roadway, where they stalled when Hurricane Ian's storm surge flooded their engines and their drivers couldn’t continue. … [Read more...] about 'Like being in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico': Hurricane Ian flattens Florida barrier islands
Archives for September 2022
Council OKs application for bullet shield grant
A grant aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Sachse Police Department was on the agenda of the most recent council meeting. Police Chief Bryan Sylvester presented the grant to councilmembers during the Monday, Sept. 19, meeting. “We have completed the application and submitted the application but part of that submittal requires authorization from council,” Sylvester … [Read more...] about Council OKs application for bullet shield grant
NWS: 'Reverse storm surge' drains at least 7 feet of water in Tampa Bay
Winds from Hurricane Ian pulled water from Hillsborough River and Tampa bays. Experts warn walking on the exposed bay bed is dangerous. TAMPA, Fla — The National Weather Service (NSW) provided preliminary surge and reverse surge measurements Thursday morning in the wake of then-Hurricane Ian. According to the … [Read more...] about NWS: 'Reverse storm surge' drains at least 7 feet of water in Tampa Bay
'Reverse storm surge': Photos show floor of Hillsborough and Tampa bays, water receded
As Hurricane Ian draws near, winds are pulling water from Hillsborough and Tampa bays. Experts warn walking on it is dangerous. TAMPA, Fla — Photos from Tampa police, St. Petersburg Police Department and the city of Venice show the exposed floor of Hillsborough Bay after waters receded prior to Hurricane Ian's expected landfall. … [Read more...] about 'Reverse storm surge': Photos show floor of Hillsborough and Tampa bays, water receded
Honeypot Murder Suspect Once Faked Cancer, Friends Say
Friends say Carson Sistrunk was one of the nicest people you'd ever meet. The 24-year-old Mississippi man was a hard worker, humble, loved hunting and fishing, and had a laugh … Click to Continue » … [Read more...] about Honeypot Murder Suspect Once Faked Cancer, Friends Say
Powerful Hurricane Fiona roars by Bermuda, heads toward Canada
The Canadian Hurricane Centre issued a hurricane watch over extensive coastal expanses of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. SAN SALVADOR, Caguas — A hurricane expected to transform into a huge post-tropical storm will bring hurricane-strength wind, heavy rain and big waves to Atlantic Canada, meteorologists said Friday in warning … [Read more...] about Powerful Hurricane Fiona roars by Bermuda, heads toward Canada