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Two people were charged with looting a home damaged by Hurricane Idalia in Florida's Big Bend region, as residents' concerns grew that burglars could be tempted to hit other hurricane-ravaged homes since law enforcement is stretched thin in the remote, wooded area along the Gulf Coast. Marina worker Kerry Ford had high praise for local law enforcement's response to the hurricane but wished more would be done to keep out people who don't belong in Horseshoe Beach.

Two people were charged with looting a home damaged by Hurricane Idalia in Floridas Big Bend region, as residents concerns grew that burglars could be tempted to hit other hurricane-ravaged homes since law enforcement is stretched thin in the remote, wooded area along the Gulf Coast.

Horseshoe Beach, Florida:Two people were charged with looting a home damaged by Hurricane Idalia in Florida s Big Bend region, as residents concerns...

A small fishing community, Horseshoe Beach, was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Idalia.

Search-and-rescue efforts have been narrowed to three counties hit hard by Category 3 Hurricane Idalia, while Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the federal government to expand a disaster declaration.

Is your power still on? Depending on where you live you may be out till Sunday night or later, according to Duke Energy,

The declaration, in part, makes federal money available to help people in Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee and Taylor.

Search-and-rescue effort narrowed to 3 counties hit by Hurricane Idalia & Gov. DeSantis wants the government to expand a disaster declaration.

(The Center Square) — Despite being hit by Category 3 Hurricane Idalia, gas prices in Florida have decreased by five cents going into the Labor Day weekend.

The shelter is hosting a group of 15 dogs from Dixie County and 20-30 cats from Highlands County in Florida.