Two law enforcement officials killed in Hardee County crash
Two Florida law enforcement officers died in a car crash while the state made final preparations for Hurricane Irma on Sunday morning.
Two Florida law enforcement officers died in a car crash while the state made final preparations for Hurricane Irma on Sunday morning.
What can we expect from Hurricane Irma?
Hurricane Irma will slide up the west coast of Florida this weekend, bringing hurricane-force winds to most of the Tampa Bay area.
Hurricane Irma will slide up the west coast of Florida this weekend, bringing hurricane-force winds to most of the Tampa Bay area.
Local leaders: The time to leave is now; tomorrow may be too late
As evacuation orders went up across the Tampa Bay Area Saturday, and the entire region was placed under a hurricane warning, local leaders hammered the message home: “Heed the warning.” “This is not a test.” “The time to take action is now.”
As evacuation orders went up across the Tampa Bay Area Saturday, and the entire region was placed under a hurricane warning, local leaders hammered the message home: “Heed the warning.” “This is not a test.” “The time to take action is now.”
Hurricane Irma's long awaited turn expected on Saturday
The latest Hurricane Irma track moved slightly west as of Saturday morning, but FOX 13's meteorologists said there haven't been any other significant changes.
The latest Hurricane Irma track moved slightly west as of Saturday morning, but FOX 13's meteorologists said there haven't been any other significant changes.
Pinellas to cut access to barrier islands
Pinellas County announced late Saturday that access to the county’s barrier islands will end Sunday morning.
Pinellas County announced late Saturday that access to the county’s barrier islands will end Sunday morning.
Pinellas issues Hurricane Irma evacuation orders
Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to expand the evacuation of coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to expand the evacuation of coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Polk Co. residents uncertain path of Hurricane Irma
Shelters will open at 7 a.m. Saturday across Polk County. Workers who will man them and county officials met Friday afternoon for a briefing at the Polk Emergency Operations Center to run through their hurricane plans.
Shelters will open at 7 a.m. Saturday across Polk County. Workers who will man them and county officials met Friday afternoon for a briefing at the Polk Emergency Operations Center to run through their hurricane plans.
Manatee County issues voluntary evacuations
Manatee County has issued a voluntary evacuation for many Manatee County residents.
Manatee County has issued a voluntary evacuation for many Manatee County residents.
Students leave messages for first responders using classrooms
First responders with Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue got some unexpected encouragement Friday as they prepare for Hurricane Irma.
First responders with Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue got some unexpected encouragement Friday as they prepare for Hurricane Irma.
Verizon to waive overage fees for FL customers during hurricane
Verizon Wireless announced Friday it would not charge for extra talk, text, or data usage for most of its customers in Florida as Hurricane Irma comes through the state.
Verizon Wireless announced Friday it would not charge for extra talk, text, or data usage for most of its customers in Florida as Hurricane Irma comes through the state.
Disney closing ahead of Hurricane Irma
Walt Disney World announced Friday it was closing its Orlando-area parks due to Hurricane Irma.
Walt Disney World announced Friday it was closing its Orlando-area parks due to Hurricane Irma.
Supplies running low at some sandbag sites
Some Bay Area counties are feeling the pressure in providing sandbags. Hillsborough County has run out of sand and bags due to high demand, the county announced on Thursday morning.
Some Bay Area counties are feeling the pressure in providing sandbags. Hillsborough County has run out of sand and bags due to high demand, the county announced on Thursday morning.
Tampa airport to close Saturday evening
Tampa International Airport plans to shut down all flights Saturday night ahead of Hurricane Irma. The airport tweeted that it will "cease commercial airline operations" at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Tampa International Airport plans to shut down all flights Saturday night ahead of Hurricane Irma. The airport tweeted that it will "cease commercial airline operations" at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Publix announces store closures before Irma's landfall
Publix has announced store closures across Florida.
Publix has announced store closures across Florida.
Gov. Scott closes all Florida public schools, offices
Governor Rick Scott directed all public K-12 schools, state colleges, state universities and state offices to close Friday, September 8 through Monday, September 11.
Governor Rick Scott directed all public K-12 schools, state colleges, state universities and state offices to close Friday, September 8 through Monday, September 11.
Andrew was a monster; Irma could blow it out of the water
For an entire generation in South Florida, Hurricane Andrew was the monster storm that reshaped a region. Irma is likely to blow that out of the water.
For an entire generation in South Florida, Hurricane Andrew was the monster storm that reshaped a region. Irma is likely to blow that out of the water.
Prep your pets for Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
Polk County hotels full as south Florida evacuees move north
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
Gas, water in high demand ahead of Irma
A lot of people are getting prepared for the worst -- as they should -- but officials say empty store shelves or empty gas pumps are no cause for alarm.
A lot of people are getting prepared for the worst -- as they should -- but officials say empty store shelves or empty gas pumps are no cause for alarm.
Florida highways seeing traffic congestion during evacuations
Florida highways are seeing an increase in traffic as South Florida begins its mandatory evacuations.
Florida highways are seeing an increase in traffic as South Florida begins its mandatory evacuations.