Power companies work to restore widspread power outages
Hurricane Irma knocked out power for 6.5 million Floridians, many of whom are still in the dark. FPL called it the most widespread damage in the company's history.
Hurricane Irma knocked out power for 6.5 million Floridians, many of whom are still in the dark. FPL called it the most widespread damage in the company's history.
Lines form around few open Bay Area restaurants
After a long weekend prepping and waiting for Hurricane Irma, many people across the Bay Area were ready for a hot meal Monday.
After a long weekend prepping and waiting for Hurricane Irma, many people across the Bay Area were ready for a hot meal Monday.
Family walks, kayaks across flooded yard to safety
A Lakeland family found themselves kayaking across their flooded yard to safety on Monday morning.
A Lakeland family found themselves kayaking across their flooded yard to safety on Monday morning.
Hurricane Irma Tampa Bay curfews
Bay Area officials are bracing for Hurricane Irma’s impact, and several have been issuing curfews. Here is the current status of curfews.
Bay Area officials are bracing for Hurricane Irma’s impact, and several have been issuing curfews. Here is the current status of curfews.
Pinellas County surveys damage from Irma
Agencies within Pinellas County are surveying the damage across the county following Hurricane Irma.
Agencies within Pinellas County are surveying the damage across the county following Hurricane Irma.
Weakening Irma takes aim at Tampa Bay
Hurricane Irma is continuing to move toward Tampa Bay this morning. The storm re-strengthened to a Category 4 before making landfall on Cudjoe Key, FL at 9:06 a.m., but has since weakened back to a Category 3.
Hurricane Irma is continuing to move toward Tampa Bay this morning. The storm re-strengthened to a Category 4 before making landfall on Cudjoe Key, FL at 9:06 a.m., but has since weakened back to a Category 3.
Marines await Hurricane Irma at Raymond James Stadium
First responders and even some military vehicles are staging at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as Hurricane Irma approaches.
First responders and even some military vehicles are staging at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as Hurricane Irma approaches.
Deputies: Don't shoot at Hurricane Irma
Pasco County authorities have issued another stern warning about Hurricane Irma: shooting bullets into the storm won't help keep you safe.
Pasco County authorities have issued another stern warning about Hurricane Irma: shooting bullets into the storm won't help keep you safe.
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.