Florida – One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, Hurricane Ian turned Florida streets into rivers, knocked out power for 1.8 million people, and caused catastrophic damage. Here are some stories and scenes: Sahel’s Sheriff’s Office reported that he was receiving numerous calls from people trapped in homes. The hurricane’s center hit near Cayo Costa, a sheltered barrier island west of densely populated Fort Myers. Mark Pritchett climbed outside his Venice home just as the hurricane was lapping ashore from the Gulf of Mexico, about…
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