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Hurricane victims to get tax break (Bradenton Herald) WASHINGTON -

Hurricane victims to get tax break (Bradenton Herald)
WASHINGTON - Rushing to help anxious taxpayers along the Gulf Coast and Florida, the House and Senate approved a final compromise bill on Friday that provides tax breaks for victims of hurricanes Wilma, Rita and Katrina.

Wilma Kills At Least Six In Fla. (CBS News)
Hurricane Wilma crashed into southwest Florida with howling 125 mph winds, dashing across the state to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area causing damage and knocking out power to millions. At least six deaths in Florida have been blamed on the storm.

City-by-city damage report (Sun-Sentinel)
Each city reported the number of structures red-tagged after Hurricane Wilma, declaring them unsafe, at least temporarily. Several cities did not specify the type of building damaged, such as home or office, other than to give an address. In other cases, cities would use the word

Frustration Grows Over Aid Delays (CBS News)
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush absorbed blame for the slow progress of relief efforts following Hurricane Wilma. Many Floridians still struggled to find food, water, ice and gas, enduring long lines and growing more frustrated.