See photos of what Tampa Bay looked like here. But not everyone left, hoping it would steer clear, as it did. Forecasters expect Ian to strengthen again over Floridas Atlantic coast and make landfall for a third time in South Carolina on Friday morning. In Manatee County, Hurricane Ian spared residents in that part of Florida from severe devastation. pic.twitter.com/zmfBVvEmSY. Emergency Management Director Tim Dudley said the storm damage was minimal in evacuated zones, though sporadic strong wings are expected throughout the morning. All of them have working backup generators onsite, according to spokesperson Kristen Knapp. This morning Sheriff Carmine Marceno took a tour of Lee County to begin assessing damage caused by Hurricane Ian. She added that Tampa is sending resources to Southwest Florida. 31, 2023. PART 2: Even weak hurricanes can cause huge storm surges. As Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday afternoon and residents braced for what could be days of threatening weather, the shallow estuary of Tampa Bay on the state's west coast was eerily transformed into a vast mud flat. The paramedics will aid in evacuating flooded hospitals and nursing homes in Ians aftermath, according to a release. The everyday items of the people who live along Bonita Beach now sit unclaimed and half-buried in the powdery white sands along the shoreline. In terms of confirmed, that will be made apparent over the coming days., Local officials and sheriffs have reported as many as 17 people killed in the storm, and President Joe Biden said it could be the deadliest hurricane in Floridas history.. Back in Fort Myers and nearby Naples on Floridas south-west coast, facing the Gulf of Mexico, many buildings have been completely flattened. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder, whose parents were riding out the storm in their Sarasota-area homes, said there was reason to be worried. Help is on the way! See photos of what Tampa Bay looked like here. See. COLOMBINI: The scene here was a stark contrast to the devastation farther south, where catastrophic storm surge flooded places like Fort Myers and Sanibel Island, the latter of which became cut off from the mainland when Ian wiped away parts of its causeway. Still, over. Earlier this morning traffic signals at State Road 52 and Shady Hills Road and the State Road 52 intersection with the northbound exit ramp of the Suncoast Parkway were not functioning. I can't believe. But after Ian, hes thinking about a move to Jupiter on Floridas East Coast. There are thousands of people that are waiting to be rescued., Marceno said he cannot give a true assessment until were actually on scene assessing each scene. Accuracy and availability may vary. Out at the South Pinellas beaches, locals emerged Thursday morning to survey the damage Hurricane Ian had left. TAMPA, Fla. Hurricane Ian left behind catastrophic damage across portions of southwest Florida, making landfall as a Category 4 storm and pushing in a devastating storm surge. 1:50 p.m. . We are so lucky and so thankful that we were spared the worst of this most incredible event.. Updated: Sep 30, 2022 / 05:11 AM EDT. More than a half-million outages were reported across the Tampa Bay region after Hurricane Ian took down power lines Wednesday and Thursday. Instead, he said there have been some non-storm related deaths reported. UPDATE: Damage assessments are underway at our facilities. Read the full story here. In Volusia County, a 72-year-old man from Deltona died Wednesday night after going outside during the storm to drain his pool, according to the local sheriffs office. Many in the ritzy island enclave of Little Hickory Island said they didnt ride out the storm in waterfront mansions by choice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless people affected, the heroic first responders and all of those helping to keep others safe, she wrote. Hurricane Ian caused no significant damage to the facilities, according to spokesperson Michele Routh. The Alafia River is expected to rise Friday evening, according to a county news release. Conservation parks and preserves will remain closed until Monday. A major hurricane could have a devastating impact on Tampa Bay, one of the most vulnerable areas in the country to rising seas and extreme weather. A local Tampa family is struggling with how to fix the damage caused by Ian. Two of South Tampa's major thoroughfares, Dale Mabry Highway and. Safety tips for returning home. (Video . Boat are partially submerged at a marina in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida, on Thursday. In social media posts Thursday morning, the St. Petersburg Police Department asked residents to stay off the roads until city crews remove debris and @DukeEnergy can get to downed power line., I think who we were referring to are people who are at home and dont need to go out sightseeing, police spokesperson Yolanda Fernandez clarified. At the Dolphin Reef condominium in Indian Rocks Beach, Bruce Myers spent two days preparing for Hurricane Ian pool closed, outside furniture removed, sandbags at each unit, shut down pool. The slightest turn for Hurricane Ian saved Tampa Bay. The strength of the storm. Even weak hurricanes can cause huge storm surges. Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact 03:08. . During a news conference Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise said the area was very fortunate with Hurricane Ian: We were lucky once again.. A hurricane warning has been issued for the coast of North Carolina, with storm surge warnings and watches in place for parts of South Carolina and Georgia. Please stay off the highways while law enforcement and highway crews survey and remove roadway obstructions. At least 15 to 20 nursing homes in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties have lost power due to Hurricane Ian, according to a spokesperson for the Florida Health Care Association, which represents 80% of nursing homes statewide. She did not immediately provide any more details about the two individuals. The plight of their fellow Floridians wasn't lost on Ciejak or others walking the beach, like 21-year-old Emma Mersch. Roughly 3400 older adults have been moved to other long-term care facilities or hospitals. Please stay out of the area and let us do our job., Thursdays news conference at the states Emergency Operations Center also included the CEO of Walmart U.S., John Furner, who touted a $1.5 million donation to the states disaster fund. Read more here. Go Pasco, the countys public transportation system, is offering free, hourly service noon to 6 p.m. Thursday on Routes 19, 21 and 23. Im not seeing any major damage on Clearwater Beach except for lots of debris and some minor issues. Adlers condo was still in good shape, he said, but he needed time to process what happened to the place he loved.. "We saw with hurricane Ian that time is the one resource that you cannot get more of." Some 500,000 people had no electricity Thursday morning as crews raced to restore power and clear roads. Parking facilities, the rental car center and Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints will be open to serve departing passengers who arrive early for their flights. Pedestrians, drivers and cyclists surveyed the street in the morning, many of them stopping at the Discount Food Mart, a corner store that was as one of the few open, to get their caffeine fix with coffee or Diet Cokes. AdventHealth Tampa will reopen outpatient services on Friday. Was your home damaged? Stories worth watching 16 videos Tampa Bay drained of water by Hurricane Ian 01:01 Video shows officials wrangle 10-foot gator they believe bit man 01:22 New video shows NASA rover's. My cousin on I-75 to Naples. Patients who were evacuated will be moved back to the Tarpon Springs hospital Friday morning. Damage assessment inspectors have also been mobilized. Though the 78-year-olds house was on stilts, the flooding was surging rapidly. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said hundreds of people in Southwest Florida have called authorities for help as Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc, and that the state is trying to confirm whether two people died in the storm. The storm walloped the theaters roof. I mean, I think we anticipate casualties, DeSantis said. Classes and child care at any of those facilities are canceled for Friday. It's back, whether you're ready or not. Storm-tossed boats and hundreds of trees, houses smashed to smithereens and wrecked cars are strewn across huge expanses. The storm surge watch was discontinued Thursday morning for the Suwannee River south to the middle of Longboat Key, including Tampa Bay. Several facilities that lost power have already evacuated residents to sister locations in other parts of the state. SOUTH TAMPA, Fla. Damage from Hurricane Ian was seen in many areas in Florida. Ians impact can be seen in photos by photographer Douglas R. Clifford here. The Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, on Thursday late afternoon described the impacts of the tempest as breathtaking. The people arent going to come here, he said. Sharon Kennedy Wynne and Kelly A. Stefani, As Pinellas County residents who evacuated return home, officials are urging them to stay cautious on the roads. Tampa; St. Petersburg; . MERSCH: Make sure that you follow everything that everyone's telling you. Gov. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Mancelo made that initial assessment on Good Morning America. DeSantis said that a number of people have been helicoptered to safety from southwest Floridas barrier islands, but it was too early to count fatalities. A man walks through the mudflats on Wednesday where water receded from Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approached western Florida . The company is known for using a business management system tied to the Church of Scientology, also based in Clearwater. Dont worry, theyre doing just fine. About 115 assisted living facilities have evacuated, transferring about 4300 residents, Knapp said. Fires and electrocutions are common well after storms have passed an area by, leaving chaos and power outages behind and many relying on emergency generators. Homes in neighborhoods around downtown St. Petersburg are looking at huge trees knocked over in yards Thursday morning. Elective procedures and the opening of AdventHealth Medical Group and AdventHealth Centra Care locations will resume Friday. The Pinellas County Sheriffs Office said it is sending members of its marine and environmental lands unit to help out down south in Charlotte County after that county got walloped by Ian. Like, that's crazy. Yard debris is limited to three bags per household. There are still several road obstructions including fallen trees and debris, standing water, and downed power lines. Its something that was experienced during Hurricane Irma in 2017, too. Pinellas County residents who evacuated from their homes under county order in anticipation of Hurricane Ian can return Thursday morning. That was a little more than an hour before Ian made landfall as a merciless Category 4 hurricane, among the strongest to ever hit the U.S. On Thursday, Sansing had tried to drive back to Pine Island at daybreak. They are: Hillsborough Heights, 6209 County Road. We will see you Monday, the district tweeted. Along St. Petersburgs main east-west arteries, traffic lights had gone out at key intersections as of 10 a.m.: First Ave. N and Eighth St.; First Avenue N and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.; First Avenue N and S at 16th Street near Tropicana Field; First Ave. N and S near 20th Street; and First Ave. N and S at 31st Street. #HurricaneIan #TampaBay #HillsboroughCounty #Lithia #IanHurricane @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/9vgueW3czO, Sign damage at the Ross and @Marshalls at Lake Walden Square in Plant City. Tipping fees for storm debris are waived through Oct. 8 at the West Pasco Resource Recovery Facility, 14606 Hays Road, Spring Hill and the East Pasco Transfer Station, 9626 Handcart Road, Dade City. Downtown Fort Myers was badly flooded overnight and a section of the Sanibel Causeway was wiped out by the powerful storm. Gov. Experts say people don't . Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, though, took to Twitter Thursday morning to assure the league that wouldnt be necessary, and that the only disturbance here Sunday is when the Bucs kick ass., On another note: we're doing our best to keep the @Buccaneers game here Sunday. Fences hovered feet off the ground. The county announced it would lift evacuation orders issued earlier this week for residents in zones A, B and C, and for mobile and manufactured homes effective 9 a.m. Thursday. After closing on Tuesday, the airport said it would stay closed through at least part of Thursday. If you had to evacuate to a shelter and you want to go back home, thats a little different.. Certainly thinking about a lot of the people that live in and around Port Charlotte that are Tampa Bay Rays long-term employees, and a lot of their family and friends.. RELATED: Hurricane Ian | Tracking the damage. She said fuel trucks were able to fuel up into Tuesday evening, but not Wednesday. The Tampa Bay Rays spring training complex at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte was wrecked by Hurricane Ian. Publix is reopening some stores around Tampa Bay early on Thursday after Hurricane Ian passed, spokesperson Hannah Herring said in a statement. Staff members used towels and plastic bins to try to mop up the sodden mess. Police have no reports of looting just yet, Fernandez said. fter nearly 11 years and over 20,000 wishes, the Dal Museums beloved Wish Tree is no more. While those places faced some of the harshest damage from Ian, counties in the Bay Area dealt with high winds, rain . They just said that they wanted to stay in, shelter in place, Gov. Flooded houses in Port Charlotte, Florida. What theyre finding is on places like Sanibel, most of the residents are just waving, thank you for coming, but they say that theyre fine, and that theyre staying put, DeSantis said. Its a massive storm. Drivers should treat intersections without working traffic lights as a four-way stop. Lets get through the storm, Pasco superintendent Kurt Browning said. INTERACTIVE MAP: Search your Tampa Bay neighborhood to see the hurricane flood risk. Ive been here for 20 years and this was quite a ride. Along Venice Avenue in downtown Venice, trees were uprooted and blocked roads. What should we do about it? Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Hurricane Ian made landfall around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, near Sanibel Island and Captiva Island in Southwest Florida, as a strong Category 4 storm. The NFL is weighing whether the Buccaneers will be able to keep their home date against the Kansas City Chiefs. I think this was a lot worse.. Tracey McManus and Bernadette Berdychowski. Our live updates for Thursday have concluded. We hope to have an update on reopening plans later today. Hurricane Ians eye slashed through this area, dropping the one road in or out. Hurricane Irma had churned . According the news release, the site received 6.74 inches of rain this week, and has received almost 50 inches of rainfall since the beginning of the year. The deadliest hurricane in Florida history was the 1928 storm that struck Palm Beach County, killing more than 2,500 people. SELF-CARE: Protect your mental health during a hurricane. But after the region missed the brunt of Hurricane Ian, the grocer began opening select stores across Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Lake, Hernando, Manatee and Osceola Counties a day early.When checking the live status of stores on Publixs tracker, many stores in Pinellas County were already open while a handful were still closed in Tampa as of 3:30 p.m Tuesday. One of the fiercest storms to hit the US swept ashore, making landfall 125 miles south of Tampa Bay, and hit Fort Myers. You probably saw the photo online: about a dozen flamingos, hunkered down in a bathroom at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg, waiting to ride out the fast-approaching storm. The county also will open four sites for residents to dispose of yard debris from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. In the Tampa Bay region, people are feeling pretty lucky. (modern). Ron DeSantis later clarified that the sheriffs number was an estimate based on emergency calls from people in flooded homes. We have had two unconfirmed fatalities, in the sense that we dont know that theyre linked to the storm, DeSantis said. September 26, 2022 at 8:01 p.m. EDT. County parks will reopen Saturday and athletic leagues also will resume play then. What should we do about it? That game could be played at Raymond James Stadium or moved to Minneapolis. Obviously our thoughts and prayers are out to the people south of (the Tampa Bay area). Theyre wondering whats going to be left when they get to go home.. The current storage capacity for additional rainfall at the site is approximately 21 inches, according the release. About an hour after Pinellas sheriffs deputies reopened access to islands, a man walked his dog in Indian Shores. Line crews are working to restore power in Pinellas County, where some 187,000 customers are still without power as of 10:40 a.m., according to Duke Energy. It was like a bathtub after somebody had pulled the plug. Campbell walked through town with a colleague Thursday, surveying the damage and shutting off gas lines. The Glazer family, who own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will donate $1 million to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Ian, according to a post made on the football teams Twitter account Thursday. Thursday morning, water rushed back into the bay, climbing by nearly 4.5 feet, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Trash collection will resume on Friday. The coffee-colored water had engulfed her lanai and was about to reach her balcony floor. Pinellas superintendent Kevin Hendrick said about 20% of Pinellas schools were without electricity on Thursday including six that served as shelters and had to rely on backup generators. I know that people have said certain things, DeSantis said. She wasnt aware of any storm-related fatalities in Tampa. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Fridays live updates post is up and running here. Were not hearing of a lot of significant challenges, which is good, Knapp said. Metal roofing wrapped around leaning palm trees. Duke Energy reported 190,984 customers without power in Pinellas County and another 25,945 in Pasco. Barely anything left. UPDATED 12:37 PM ET Sep. 29, 2022 TAMPA, Fla. Hurricane Ian has already made significant impacts on Florida with life-threatening storm surges and extreme winds. The donation will be allocated to organizations that are providing support to those who have been most impacted by the storm, it stated. It was 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and Carole McDanel was surrounded by rising water, cutting in on both sides of her Fort Myers Beach home. Jennifer Campbell, the fire marshal in Fort Myers Beach, said the scene was one of absolute devastation. I feel so bad. Their latest find is jaw-dropping: A section of the causeway leading to Sanibel is gone, wiped out by the powerful Category 4 storm. Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, said he heard there were no major issues in the facilities on Ians path, beyond some rain and water in the facilities from roof issues. That one change to the forecast can help better inform your preparation efforts. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Sand covered the main drag, Estero Boulevard, as if hurling the barrier island back in time. Tampa is working as quickly as possible to (remove) downed trees from the roads and those wrapped in power lines receive first priority for our response teams, Mayor Jane Castor said in a statement. PART 1: The Tampa Bay Times partnered with the National Hurricane Center for a revealing look at future storms. The area was somewhat caught off guard after the storm's projected path began to shift south a day before. Thats a nonessential activity. Its spiritual, he added, referencing a local legend of Indian mounds offering protection from hurricanes. President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a major disaster declaration for Florida, which allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate aid for the counties most affected by Hurricane Ian. Charlotte CI, a correctional facility in Punta Gorda, was not evacuated, according to the state. Animal Services will reopen at noon Friday, Sept. 30. The airport terminal and parking lots will reopen Friday morning, according to spokesperson Michele Routh. Theres a lot of water looking for a place to go alongside Lithia-Pinecrest Road, and a fallen tree at @BigTimberCattle in Lithia. Its like youre cut off from whats going on and everyones freaking out, said Reale, 62. DeSantis, in his letter to Biden, asked FEMA for a 100% cost share for debris removal and other emergency measures in the next 60 days. And this was a lot longer than five hours.. Utility workers were fanning out late Thursday, as well as landscaping crews to cut through and clear fallen trees. You don't normally see waves like this on the Gulf of Mexico - very calm typically, flat, and there's plenty of waves bustling into the shore - walking past condos and waterfront homes with their windows boarded up or shutters pulled down. Numerous trees and power lines are down, and teams are heading out soon to remove limbs and other tree debris from roadways and ensure access to hospitals. What happened? People dont need a reentry pass to get to the beaches. There were no reported injuries from Hurricane Ian to anyone incarcerated in or working at Florida prisons, according to a Thursday morning update from the Florida Department of Corrections. Boat ramps, except those in the conservation parks, reopen Saturday. One-third of customers in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties lost power during Hurricane Ian. Senior centers will reopen Monday. The Florida ficus, however, was ripped from the Dal's Avant-garden before the worst of Hurricane Ians winds and rains reached St. Petersburg on Wednesday. Among the damage was a downed wire, some fallen signs, a very shredded but still standing American flag and a toppled light pole in a Winn Dixie parking lot. DEP is working to continue to monitor and manage water levels, it stated. It plans to wind down its shelter operations today so its encouraging residents with damaged homes to stay with family or friends. The winds were much more intense during Hurricane Irma, and this storm, fortunately, the winds werent as severe, said Deputy Chuck Skipper. #TweetAlong pic.twitter.com/Fdkhhrj6O7. MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa remains closed, Dudley said. All rights reserved. Florida governor Ron DeSantis used one word, destruction, to describe the state of some of the barrier islands off the coast of Fort Myers. Hillsborough County announced that it has lifted its evacuation orders for Hurricane Ian, meaning residents who left can return home. Thats a sign that some of the folks who did ride it out are stabilized in their home., State officials did not say Thursday which areas of Southwest Florida are safe to return to. A Pinellas County spokesperson said the county wont dictate for what reasons a person should be on the road at this point, but that drivers should continue to be aware of and avoided downed trees, power lines and other obstacles. The roof suffered water damage that resulted in electrical issues, and a humid smell permeated inside offices. Things arent adding up right now, he said. We are hoping that they can be rescued at this point, DeSantis said at a press briefing in Tallahassee at the states emergency operations center. stay closed through at least part of Thursday, expected to begin to assess damage at daybreak, section of the Sanibel Causeway was wiped out by the powerful storm, answers to some frequently asked questions. Hurricane Ian: How to report damage, outages Hurricane Ian imagery (Courtesy of NOAA) Unconfirmed death toll rises after Hurricane Ian; 3 fatalities in Tampa Bay area COLOMBINI: She lives inland, but came to the beach with her boyfriend, Austin Dodson, to watch the waves. AUSTIN DODSON: I thought this was going to float - thought this island was going to float. Resident Kevin Behan had to race upstairs in the building he was sheltering in to escape flooding and as the storm hit he told the paper that it sounded like there was a tornado coming every five minutes. The Wish Tree at the Dal Museum in St. Petersburg has been toppled by Hurricane Ian. Hilleary Gramling, 28, walks her dog as she avoids a blocked sidewalk where a tree splintered due to winds from Hurricane Ian in front of a house at 2201 Fifth Ave. N on Thursday in St.. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has arrived, and 10 Tampa Bay wants to make sure you have the vital information necessary to prepare for Mother Nature's worst weather. I also just spoke with Indian Shores PD who said there is mostly just fallen tree limbs but power is on there @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/0GrMcr7PsS. All Hillsborough County offices and facilities will remain closed to the public through Friday with the exception of the solid waste department, which is resuming curbside pickup of trash and recycling Friday. pic.twitter.com/Mwp4EXPUlK. Read more here. Workers at Port Tampa Bay have opened the gates and roadways. Just after midnight, the Pasco County Sheriffs Office posted a video of wires down. Those in charge struggled to offer a realistic assessment of the death toll: The Lee County sheriff told a national audience on Good Morning America that hundreds could be dead from the storm. #HurricaneIan and #Clearwater #traffic update: All access to #ClearwaterBeach has been restored with no restrictions. pic.twitter.com/H2TdlnKnfG. DeSantis warned areas where the hurricane had already passed that there was still mortal danger. Gov. As it. Many were relying on food they had stored in coolers and were trying to conserve drinking and showering water. When will they resume classes? Continue to track the hurricanes path with live satellite images and live video here. #HurricaneIan pic.twitter.com/02b7xvBLQ5. October 1, 2022 at 3:02 a.m. His wife reported his disappearance to authorities around 1a.m. That night, it looked like something from a horror film like horrific Hollywood tsunami footage except, in this case, the waves just kept coming, he said. Publix closed early across Tampa Bay on Tuesday ahead of the storm and is currently set to reopen Friday morning. In the end, while bay area counties didn't feel the same effects as other regions. Hurricane Ian destroyed 284 commercial buildings across Lee County and left nearly 1,000 more with "major" damage, according to numbers provided by the county. Crews in St. Petersburg and elsewhere are expected to begin to assess damage at daybreak Thursday. Copyright 2022 NPR. Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update Thursday morning, saying the electric grid for Lee and Charlotte counties will likely need to . #HurricaneIan #TampaBay #FLWX #plantcity #IanHurricane @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/vNczWlxPjE, Now surveying the damage in #FishhawkRanch, where there are fallen trees, downed power lines and detached roof siding.#hurricaneian #tampabay #IanHurricane #Ian2022 #flwx @TB_Times pic.twitter.com/eQdPZ076e4. I was here for [Hurricane] Charley, said Reale. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamped southwest Florida on Wednesday, turning streets into rivers, knocking out power to 2 million people and threatening catastrophic damage further inland. The museum has power and both the staff and the artwork are safe, said marketing director Beth Bell. The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Ian to a tropical storm, with sustained winds of 65 miles per hour, as it travels northeast about 35 miles southwest of Cape Canaveral. State officials are trying to confirm whether those deaths were linked to the storm. But DeSantis said, our assumption is that it likely is.. That number that was put out by Lee is basically an estimate of, Hey, these people were calling, the water was rising on their home, they may not have ended up getting through. So were obviously hoping that they can be rescued at this point., The city of Tampa in a 9 a.m. news release reported the following damage from Hurricane Ian: 206 power wires down, 143 trees or limbs down, 139 traffic lights out and 59 street obstructions.. She hadnt heard from him since 2 p.m. Wednesday, when he texted that an oak tree had split, damaging her roof. For NPR News, I'm Stephanie Colombini on Anna Maria Island. A downed power line set fire to a tree, and it was swiftly contained. The last time Beth Booker spoke to her mother, photos were rolling in. A teddy bear and a full gallon of Arnold Palmer Iced Tea. Just a few. Publix Super Markets Charities announced Thursday it will donate a total of $1 million to nonprofits like the American Red Cross and United Way to help with relief efforts after Hurricane Ian. The Sunshine Skyway reopened Thursday shortly before 1 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Then we will assess the damage and determine when its safe to reopen.. The agency is asking people to stay off the roads as crews clear power lines and debris. Hillsborough County has lifted its evacuation orders. 2:55 p.m. A first look at the damage on Siesta Key: flooded roads, downed trees, debris scattered. Maps & Forecasts Weather Alerts Hurricane Center ABC Action Weather 24/7 PHOTOS: Ian impacts on Tampa Bay area; other parts of state Hurricane Ian struck Florida Wednesday with. I dont think we will be anywhere approaching that, DeSantis said. 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