Dade City monitoring low-lying neighborhoods near lakes and rivers for rising floodwaters

The Dade City Police Department and Pasco County officials put out alerts to low-lying neighborhoods and communities near rivers and lakes, warning residents about rising floodwaters.

Withlacoochee River cresting at historic level Thursday

The Withlacoochee River is cresting at 19.5 feet Thursday, a full 7 feet above flood stage, causing major issues in parts of Pasco and Hernando counties.

Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes

Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available. 

Governor DeSantis announces new aid for Pasco County after Hurricane Milton

The torrential rainfall from Hurricane Milton caused rivers in the Tampa Bay area to reach historic levels. Neighborhoods in the eastern part of Pasco County faced major flooding, and floodwaters are still lingering in many areas.

Several Pasco neighborhoods dealing with flooding days after Milton

Some Pasco County communities are left inundated with water after the Anclote River and Cypress Creek crested following Hurricane Milton. Meanwhile, other communities brace for impacts when the Withlacoohchee River crests later this week.

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.

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. 

'Extreme strain': Zephyrhills urges residents to reduce water use

The City of Zephyrhills asks residents to temporarily reduce toilet flushing and use potable water as the city’s sewage systems remain under “extreme strain" following Hurricane Milton.

Milton aftermath: Gas station fights break out as Tampa Bay area residents swarm for fuel

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Bay area residents are waiting in long lines at gas stations with hundreds of shutdown pumps. It's causing some unruly chaos among customers. 

Historic flooding in Pasco County prompts voluntary evacuation order

Pasco County leaders are recommending voluntary evacuations in specific areas due to historical river flooding from Hurricane Milton. 

Rescue operations in Pasco County as floodwaters rose after Hurricane Milton

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office led water rescue operations throughout the county on Thursday due to rising water levels in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton aftermath: Pasco County storm damage

Hurricane Milton’s record storm surge and high winds had a significant impact on Pasco County just two weeks after Hurricane Helene caused serious damage.

Hurricane Milton: Pasco County updates & information

As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Pasco County need to know.

Pasco County preparing for devastating storm surge from Hurricane Milton

As Pasco County prepares for more potentially devastating storm surge from Hurricane Milton, emergency officials are begging people to take the warnings seriously.

Hurricane Milton: Bay Area schools close due to storm

Schools across the Bay Area will be closed this week to open shelters due to Tropical Storm Milton.

Hurricane Milton: Pasco residents evacuating again on heels of Helene aftermath

A mandatory evacuation order is in effect in Pasco County for Zones A, B and C, and mobile homes, manufactured homes and all low-lying areas ahead of Hurricane Milton.

'Don't mess with storm surge': Governor DeSantis delivers update on preparations for Hurricane Milton

On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.