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One veterinarian, and her pets, rode out Ian’s fierce eye in a Fort Myers parking garage

As Hurricane Ian lashed Fort Myers with howling winds and sloshed floodwaters over the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, veterinarian Sharon Powell and her husband retreated to the safest place they could find for themselves and their pets — a downtown parking garage.

Miami Herald

Hurricane Ian: Death toll continues to climb after sheriff predicts hundreds of lives lost

There are 20 deaths that have not yet been confirmed to be Ian-related

The Independent UK

Death toll in Florida uncertain as Ian takes aim at Carolinas

Emergency crews tried on Thursday to reach stranded Florida residents as a resurgent Hurricane Ian veered toward the Carolinas after cutting a path of destruction across Florida, leaving behind deadly floodwaters, downed power lines and widespread damage.

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Hurricane Ian pummels Florida, leaving more than 2 million without power

Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, damaging the roof of a hospital intensive care unit and knocking out power to 2.5 million people as it dumped rain across the peninsula on Thursday.

France 24

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwest Florida with ‘catastrophic’ winds and surge

MIAMI — Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm in Cayo Costa, an island off the coast of Fort Myers, at 3 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday.

Miami Herald

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as Hurricane Ian advances

ATLANTA — Hurricane Ian has driven airlines to cancel hundreds of flights to and from Florida on Wednesday and Thursday.

Tribune News Service

mPhase Lists Initial EV Charging Locations In Florida Amid Intensifying EV Rivalry

mPhase Technologies, Inc (OTC: XDSL) completed selecting sites for the first five mPower EV charging locations in the State of Florida. The sites consisted of two gas stations, two supermarkets, and one deli property. The initial locations for the sites were in Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Bay, Palm Coast, and Scottsmoor. The sites will…

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Ron Johnson tweets then deletes

The senator billed taxpayers up to $18,781 for his jaunts in Fort Myers, where he owns a waterfront home

Salon

Verano Opens 46th Florida MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary In Fort Myers Beach

Verano Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: VRNOF) (CSE:VRNO) is opening MÜV Fort Myers Beach, the Company’s 46th Florida location and 97th nationwide, on May 6.

Benzinga

Trulieve Opening Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Fort Myers, Florida

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX: TCNNF) (CSE:TRUL) is opening a new medical cannabis dispensary in Fort Myers, Florida. Located at 15620 Summerlin Rd., the doors will open at 9 a.m. on April 13, 2022.

Benzinga

La Velle E. Neal III: Enthusiastic Twins still have to prove themselves on the field

FORT MYERS, FLA — Bags were packed. Bats were stacked. PitchCom devices were secured. The Twins wrapped up spring training Tuesday, fled the Florida heat and charged into the Minnesota frost.

Tribune News Service

Twins’ Sonny Gray learned about life, death and decency from dad’s instruction

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sonny Gray's youth baseball teams did not lose.

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La Velle E. Neal III: Twins prospect Duran ready to school big-league hitters

FORT MYERS, FLA. – Jhoan Duran is 6-5 and 230 pounds. He's handsome and broad-shouldered. He looks like he should have a baseball in his hand.

Tribune News Service

Braves name Max Fried their opening-day starter

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Braves pondered two names to be their opening-day starter: Max Fried and Charlie Morton.

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Back with Red Sox, Trevor Story details ‘craziest week of my life’

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Less than 48 hours after being introduced as the newest Red Sox, Trevor Story had another life-changing event to attend to. And he didn’t have much time to get there.

Tribune News Service

Twins take gamble, sign two-time All-Star Chris Archer for rotation

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins hoped to fill the hole in their starting rotation with someone whose best days are still ahead. But with Opening Day rapidly approaching, they settled for a veteran trying to recapture those once-great days.

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Josh Winder’s strong spring keeps him in mix for Twins’ starting rotation

FORT MYERS, FLA. – Amid all the questions and concerns swirling around the Twins' pitching staff, one name might have gone overlooked with all the talk of another potential blockbuster move.

Tribune News Service

Carlos Correa sets high goals with Twins: 'We only talked about winning'

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Carlos Correa has made quite a splash over the past week, first agreeing to join the Twins in a surprising early-morning agreement Saturday, then signing his three-year, $105.3 million contract Tuesday and urging on his new teammates on in drills.

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John Romano: What do you do when the shortstop in front of you is Wander Franco?

FORT MYERS, Fla. — At least Taylor Walls is close to his dream. Roughly 25 feet away, if you’re measuring.

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Smith joins Twins bullpen with goal of pitching in 1,000 games

FORT MYERS, Fla. – After 15 years, Joe Smith is 168 games away from his goal.

Tribune News Service

Twins land free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa in stunning $105.3 million, three-year deal

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Carlos Correa chose Minnesota late Friday night to serve as the staging area for the second half of his All-Star, Gold Glove, borderline MVP-level career, accepting a contract that makes him the highest-salaried player in Twins history.

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Twins acquire pitcher Sonny Gray from Reds for first-round pick Chase Petty

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins addressed their biggest need on Sunday, but it came at a steep price.

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