'Day-to-day basis': Hillsborough announces school closures Tuesday

Hillsborough County Public Schools has announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, as it continues to recover from Hurricane Milton's devastating impacts on the region.

Pasco County providing food and water to hurricane victims

Pasco County is looking to lessen the burden of Hurricane victims as residents continue to deal with widespread power outages and seek to reestablish normalcy in the aftermath of Milton and Helene.

Water restored to Sarasota County's Barrier Islands

Sarasota County restored water service on the Barrier Islands on Monday, Oct. 14. A precautionary boil water notice is in place for 72 hours or until water tests are clear.

Missing Hernando County woman's body found in submerged vehicle

The body of a missing woman was found inside her submerged vehicle on Sunday, the Hernando County Sheriff's office said.

'Insurance villages' opening in the Bay Area after Milton. Here's where and when

Insurance companies are coming together at so-called “insurance villages" to help those impacted by Hurricane Milton with the process of filing claims. The first site is open Monday, with more opening this week.

Evacuations urged as Withlacoochee River keeps rising in Hernando County

Hernando County emergency officials are urging residents along the Withlacoochee River to evacuate before it crests next week after Hurricane Milton.

TECO leaders asking for patience as crews make progress restoring power

As of Monday morning, about 190,000 TECO customers remain without power. At its peak, TECO saw about 600,000 outages from Hurricane Milton. Since the storm, about 6,000 line workers have been working around the clock to get the power back on.

Watch: USPS trucks underwater in New Port Richey after Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton brought record rainfall to western Florida, with some parts of the region receiving up to 16 feet of rain from Wednesday night into Thursday morning. 

Governor calls for increased transparency in storm debris pick up

Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Sunday from Treasure Island on Florida’s response to Hurricane Milton.

Florida Highway Patrol says a vehicle is necessary for free gas

The Florida Highway Patrol announced an important reminder to Florida residents looking to take advantage of the ten free gallons of gasoline being offered: You must fill up your vehicle in person to obtain the gasoline.

President Biden tours Hurricane Milton damage in Bay Area

President Joe Biden arrived at MacDill Air Force Base on Sunday morning, met by US Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers.

Gas flowing again from SeaPort Manatee following Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton brought record windfall and wind to the Tampa Bay region, forcing millions of Floridians to flee their homes due to evacuation orders.

Where to find Hurricane Milton relief in Sarasota as of Sunday

Hurricane Milton landed near Siesta Key Wednesday, marking one of western Florida's most disastrous storms in over a century.

Hillsborough County extends State of Emergency and closes shelters

Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency in Hillsborough County after Hurricane Milton. It has announced the closures of all three hurricane-related shelters. 

Hernando County extends Local State of Emergency

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has filed two extensions to Local State of Emergency orders in place.

Impacted by Hurricane Milton? Here's how to apply for FEMA help

President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following Hurricane Milton, according to a FEMA release.