 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Ian makes landfall: The big news today is that Hurricane Ian, a huge and dangerous storm, is making its way onto Florida’s central coast. The eyewall was coming ashore south of Tampa, near Fort Myers. Here's the latest. And check out Mike Smith’s story about some of the similarities Florida and southeast Louisiana share. For all of our tropical weather updates, please sign up for our Hurricane Center newsletter.
Carjacking nightmare: A Marrero woman and her two young sons survived a harrowing carjacking Monday night. When the thief pointed a gun at the woman and demanded her car as she put groceries into the back, all she could think of was getting her two boys to safety. She spoke with our Michelle Hunter.
Algiers entertainment: A 3.5-acre plot in Algiers Point could soon be the site of an outdoor entertainment venue, Stephanie Riegel reports. Think outdoor shows, movies, other events set against the backdrop of the city's skyline.
High-flying Pels: The Pelicans finished last year’s NBA season on a high note, thrilling us with an unexpected playoff run. Now that training camp has opened, hopes for the upcoming season are, naturally, sky high. It's a total turnaround from a year ago, according to Pels beat writer Christian Clark. More Pels? Check out these terrific photos of the players snapped by our very talented Chris Granger.
Gradual surrender: What no cannon ball ever did, nature is taking care of. Fort Livingston, built in the 1840s to protect New Orleans, is slowly being overrun by the forces of nature. The fort built on a remote barrier island never saw combat, but Mike Scott says it has a fascinating story to tell nonetheless.
Thanks for reading Lunch Line today – and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 
