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Formerly incarcerated face complicated path in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

By William Brangham, Sam Lane

Hurricanes devastate vulnerable communities, but a group that’s often overlooked after disasters is the formerly incarcerated. William Brangham spoke with a woman whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. She then found that her criminal record made it very hard…

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WATCH: Florida Gov. Desantis gives update on Tropical Storm Nicole preparations

By Associated Press

Tropical Storm Nicole is forcing people from their homes in the Bahamas and threatens to grow into a rare November hurricane in Florida on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Nicole spurs evacuations in the Bahamas; Florida prepares for another hit

By Freida Frisaro, Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Many people evacuated from vulnerable locations in the northwestern Bahamas as Tropical Storm Nicole approached and residents of Florida braced for the storm, which could strengthen to a hurricane.

Nicole strengthens to tropical storm, moves toward Bahamas and Florida coastline

By Freida Frisaro, Julie Walker, Associated Press

Subtropical Storm Nicole began strengthening and transitioning into a tropical storm as it churns toward the northwestern Bahamas and Florida's Atlantic coastline. Jack Bevin, a senior forecaster at the Miami-based National Hurricane Center, says Nicole could become a "full-blown tropical…

19 people killed as Julia drenches Central America and triggers landslides

By Associated Press

Former hurricane Julia has dissipated but is drenching Guatemala and El Salvador with rain after reemerging in the Pacific.

Thousands still without power in Florida as Hurricane Ian rescues continue

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Hurricane Ian may be long gone from Florida, but the job of restoring power and searching for anyone still inside flooded or damaged homes pressed on Tuesday.

WATCH: Gov. Henry McMaster pauses campaign events as Hurricane Ian hits South Carolina

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has temporarily suspended campaign activities as he leads the state's response to Hurricane Ian.

WATCH: FEMA officials say 3000 federal responders are helping with Hurricane Ian recovery

By Associated Press

FEMA Associate Administrator Anne Brink told reporters at an afternoon briefing that 3000 federal responders are helping with response and recovery efforts in Florida and the Southeast.

WATCH: Biden outlines FEMA response plan after Hurricane Ian

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Thursday said “our entire country hurts” along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state, knocking out electrical power and forcing people into shelters.

People trapped and over 2 million without power as Ian drenches Florida

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Hurricane Ian has left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in floodedhomes, cutting off a barrier island with thousands of residents and destroying a historic pier.