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Reports From Hurricane Wilma

Reports From Hurricane Wilma (AP via Yahoo! News)
National writer Allen Breed is covering the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma on Floridas Gulf Coast and files these reports.

Hurricane Wilma left many South Floridians in medical limbo (Miami Herald)
Hurricane Wilma left many South Floridians in medical limbo. Here's some key information about your medical needs. PRESCRIPTION REFILLS

Hurricane Wilma devastates tourism industry in Cancun, Cozumel (Cyber Diver News Network)
COZUMEL, Mexico (25 Oct 2005) -- Utility workers restrung fallen power lines Monday, bulldozers cleared debris and traffic cops tried to keep order on jammed streets that had just reopened after Hurricane Wilma pounded Mexico's premier resort zone.

Florida Gov. Bush takes blame for delays in Hurricane Wilma relief (Gainesville Sun)
ith many Floridians still struggling to find food, water, ice and gas in the wake of Hurricane Wilma, Gov. Jeb Bush took responsibility for frustrating relief delays in a state all too familiar with powerful storms.

American Tourists Find Their Way Home After Hurricane Wilma (New York Times)
Few horror stories can compete with those being told by American tourists who are trying desperately to find a way home after surviving Hurricane Wilma.

Hurricane Wilma Evacuees End Up In Central Florida (WFTV 9 Orlando)
It was a long and busy night for many Central Florida gas stations. Hurricane victims are driving for hours to find enough gas to fill up their cars. VIDEO: Cocoa Still Flooded | Mess At Zoo DETAILS: 10 Fla. Deaths Blamed On Wilma S. FLORIDA: Gov't Response Again In Question VIEWER PHOTOS: Local Wilma Damage SUBMIT PHOTOS: Send Wilma Damage Photos DAMAGE PHOTOS: Wilma Leaves Mark On Florida

Recovery From Hurricane Wilma Begins (AP via Yahoo! News)
Repair crews across Florida struggled Tuesday to restore electricity to up to 6 million people, reopen the region's airports and replace countless windows blown out of downtown high-rises during Hurricane Wilma's ruinous dash across the state.

Gov. Bush takes blame for delays in Hurricane Wilma relief (USA Today)
With many Floridians still struggling to find food, water, ice and gas in the wake of Hurricane Wilma, Gov. Jeb Bush took responsibility for frustrating relief delays in a state all too familiar with powerful storms.

Chertoff to Survey Hurricane Wilma Damage (AP via Yahoo! News)
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says he doesn't want to be the FEMA director, but he's keeping a close eye and firm grip on the federal government's response to Hurricane Wilma.

Florida Death Toll Doubles From Hurricane Wilma (WGAL 8)
Authorities now say 10 people, rather than 5, died in Florida during Hurricane Wilma. Meanwhile, patience is wearing thin for survivors waiting for relief supplies.