Florida flood hazards: From rattlesnakes to power lines
Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida show two of the many reasons why floodwaters can conceal hidden – and not-so-hidden – dangers.
Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida show two of the many reasons why floodwaters can conceal hidden – and not-so-hidden – dangers.
Hurricane Idalia: Pinellas County streets flood, but ‘the bar is open’
Gulfport streets were underwater around mid-morning on Wednesday as some residents began to venture outside after Hurricane Idalia passed by the area.
Gulfport streets were underwater around mid-morning on Wednesday as some residents began to venture outside after Hurricane Idalia passed by the area.
'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia flooding sparks 3 fires in Holmes Beach: Police
Hurricane Idalia kept firefighters in Holmes Beach busy Wednesday morning as flooding sparked several fires.
Hurricane Idalia kept firefighters in Holmes Beach busy Wednesday morning as flooding sparked several fires.
Hurricane Idalia: Crews rescue Hudson Beach residents trapped inside homes
Pasco County rescue crews are working to free people in a Hudson Beach community from their homes after a storm surge from Hurricane Idalia caused flooding in the area.
Pasco County rescue crews are working to free people in a Hudson Beach community from their homes after a storm surge from Hurricane Idalia caused flooding in the area.
Hurricane Idalia updates: Storm downgraded to Category 3 ahead of landfall
Hurricane became a Category 4 storm, which mean its winds topped 130 miles per hour around 5 a.m. on Wednesday and was downgraded to a Category 3 storm around 7 a.m. ahead of its predicted landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida.
Hurricane became a Category 4 storm, which mean its winds topped 130 miles per hour around 5 a.m. on Wednesday and was downgraded to a Category 3 storm around 7 a.m. ahead of its predicted landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida.
Hurricane Idalia: Police assist distressed boater in Bradenton
A distressed boater is recovering after police received a call for help early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia sat off Bradenton’s west coast.
A distressed boater is recovering after police received a call for help early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia sat off Bradenton’s west coast.
Hurricane Idalia updates: Storm expected to become dangerous Cat 4 at Florida landfall
Hurricane Idalia is continuing to gain strength and is expected to become a dangerous Category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall in Florida. A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Florida as the storm moves north until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Hurricane Idalia is continuing to gain strength and is expected to become a dangerous Category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall in Florida. A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Florida as the storm moves north until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Speedways in Atlanta, Charlotte open camping facilities for Idalia evacuees
Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.
Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.
Hurricane Idalia: Uber offers free round-trip rides to state-approved evacuation shelters
Uber is offering residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Uber is offering residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia timeline: What to expect as storm hits Florida
The Tampa Bay area is feeling the effects of Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to become a major Category 4 hurricane as it makes landfall to our north Wednesday afternoon.
The Tampa Bay area is feeling the effects of Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to become a major Category 4 hurricane as it makes landfall to our north Wednesday afternoon.
Hurricane Idalia: Publix, Winn-Dixie closing stores as storm moves in
Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Why Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida during full moon will increase storm surge threat
Hurricane Idalia's storm surge will pack a one-two punch as landfall is forecast to happen on Florida's Gulf Coast during a full moon and high tide for some areas.
Hurricane Idalia's storm surge will pack a one-two punch as landfall is forecast to happen on Florida's Gulf Coast during a full moon and high tide for some areas.
Hurricane Idalia flashes toward Florida on anniversaries of devastating hurricanes Katrina, Ida
Tuesday marks the anniversary of the devastating hurricanes Katrina and Ida. At the same time, Hurricane Idalia is approaching Florida, while Hurricane Franklin continues churning in open Atlantic.
Tuesday marks the anniversary of the devastating hurricanes Katrina and Ida. At the same time, Hurricane Idalia is approaching Florida, while Hurricane Franklin continues churning in open Atlantic.
Hurricane Idalia's Florida approach seen from space in breathtaking video from NASA, Space Station: WATCH
The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday as it churns toward the Gulf Coast of Florida.
The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday as it churns toward the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Highlands County: Idalia updates and emergency information
Follow ongoing updates from Highlands County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Follow ongoing updates from Highlands County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia: AdventHealth North Pinellas evacuates patients, cancels procedures
AdventHealth North Pinellas is evacuating its Tarpon Springs hospital as Hurricane Idalia draws near.
AdventHealth North Pinellas is evacuating its Tarpon Springs hospital as Hurricane Idalia draws near.
Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Franklin put on powerful show as seen from space
Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Sandbag locations open across Tampa Bay
As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to Florida, local officials are opening sandbag locations to help residents prepare.
As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to Florida, local officials are opening sandbag locations to help residents prepare.
DeSoto County: Idalia updates and emergency information
Follow ongoing updates from DeSoto County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Follow ongoing updates from DeSoto County in response to Hurricane Idalia.