Hurricane Ian pummels Fort Myers: First look at devastating Sanibel causeway damage

Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said he was "devastated" by the damage that Hurricane Ian left on his county. He surveilled the damage on a helicopter tour Thursday and shared a montage of video clips that appeared to show homes on fire, damaged homes and debris scattered about, and the Sanibel Causeway collapsed.

DeSantis warns of 'major flooding' from Ian

Though downgraded from a hurricane, Tropical Storm Ian remained a threat Thursday to Central Florida and Northeast Florida, state officials said, after the massive storm brought destruction to the southwestern part of the state.