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Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder informed BlackRock that his state would divest nearly $800 million from the firm's funds over its and ESG policies.

Mosaic Co.'s facilities and supporting infrastructure in Florida sustained "modest damage" from Hurricane Ian's high winds and flooding, the company said.

Five IRS workers have been charged with obtaining COVID-19 relief funds through false applications and spending the money on luxury goods.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went to a Waffle House in an area impacted by Hurricane Ian and helped serve linemen on Saturday.

Hurricane Ian caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in South Carolina and North Carolina Friday as the storm again made landfall.

JLL Senior Vice President and Florida retail lead Justin Greider argues money spent in the Hurricane Ian rebuilding and recovery efforts will "fuel the economy."

The Jurassic Park River Adventure ride at Universal Studios resort in Orlando, Florida, lost a huge chunk of siding due to Hurricane Ian's strong winds.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warns a surge in property insurance prices could create challenges for Floridians trying to fix their homes or businesses after damage from Hurricane Ian.

The destruction wrought by Hurricane Ian could worsen already existing issues with Florida's insurance industry.

Reported power outages in Florida reached 2.5 million people by Wednesday night as Tropical Storm Ian slammed the state. The major hurricane made landfall as a Category 4 storm.

Duke Energy Florida State president Melissa Seix shares her company's work alongside federal, state and local emergency services to prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact.

Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer says management is making calls "on the ground" as to whether or not restaurants stay open as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.

The Walt Disney World Resort is closed as Hurricane Ian makes it way across the Sunshine State. What does that mean for the company still recovering from coronavirus pandemic-related closures?

Publix grocery stores have announced "modified hours" as a result of Hurricane Ian, expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday. Those looking for last-minute items may need to move quickly.

Airports, airlines begin announcing travel disruptions ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival in Florida. Many are offering changes, cancellations, rebookings free of charge.

Attractions across Florida are taking to their websites and social media to announce any closures, preparedness, plans and what they will do with animals ahead of Hurricane Ian.

A group of nearly 20 Republican attorneys general wrote a letter to Senate leadership Monday arguing against Democrats' permitting reform legislation unveiled by Sen. Joe Manchin.

Democratic Palm Beach County Commissioner Dave Kerner explains why he endorsed Republican Ron DeSantis over Charlie Crist for the Florida governor's seat.

NASA will roll its Artemis I rocket back to the spacecraft's hangar at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, after delaying the launch over Hurricane Ian.

The U.S. could see it's first storm of the season next week after what's been a slow start to the season - one that's been great for businesses on the coast.