Braves offer free tickets to fans displaced by Hurricane Dorian

In a tough week when people are being ordered to leave their homes because of the threat of a hurricane, the Atlanta Braves have offered something to give them a few hours of enjoyment.

Air Station Clearwater sending rescue teams to the Bahamas

Coast Guard crews from the Bay Area are getting ready for rescue missions in one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Dorian.

Bahamians hunker down as Hurricane Dorian makes landfall

Hurricane Dorian barreled through the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane Saturday, turning streets into rivers and causing extensive damage to the islands.

Hillsborough offers free childcare on Tuesday due to school closures

Recreation centers in Hillsborough County will be open on Tuesday for parents who need childcare due to school closures, county and city of Tampa officials announced.

Duke Energy preparing to restore power if Dorian impacts Florida

Duke Energy will have about 3,000 line and tree trimming trucks from across the United States meet at a 135-acre pasture in the Villages on Monday morning. 

Airbnb program offers free stays for Hurricane Dorian evacuees

Airbnb is helping people who may be impacted by Hurricane Dorian by coordinating free places to stay for evacuees.

Hurricane Dorian-themed cakes from Publix prompt mixed reviews from shoppers

As Hurricane Dorian loomed closer to Florida’s east coast, some Publix cake decorators decided to lighten the mood with hurricane-themed cakes — and the responses are mixed.

Orlando International Airport will be open Monday

The Orlando International Airport announced on Saturday night that flight operations will continue on Monday, despite a previous tweet saying it would cease flights early Monday morning.

Labor Day turning into a letdown for beach businesses

Labor Day weekend is here and it's usually one of the busiest for businesses along the Gulf Coast in Pinellas County. But this weekend, the threat of Dorian is scaring people away.

Dead trees, loose limbs can be deadly during a storm

Debris is one of the main concerns when it comes to hurricanes so tree trimmers have been busy this week cutting down dead trees and loose limbs to prepare for the storm.

Stress management important for weathering the storm

Preparing for a hurricane can be stressful, but the frenzy to fill gas tanks, get enough supplies, and the overall uncertainty can cause emotions to spiral out of control.

Hillsborough County on Dorian: We are ready for the worst

Hillsborough County declared a local state of emergency Thursday, allowing for agencies to carry out plans ahead of Hurricane Dorian.

Flooding fatigue setting in for Polk County residents

As the first flood warnings were issued Friday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Dorian, folks in Polk County began to prepare for what feels inevitable: flooding.

September SNAP benefits being released early for some Floridians ahead of Dorian

The USDA has approved the early release of SNAP benefits through Florida's Department of Children and Families to help families prepare for Hurricane Dorian.

Construction sites, billboards, e-scooters being secured for Dorian

Construction crews throughout the Bay Area have been securing their work zones as they prepare for the potential arrival of Hurricane Dorian.

Hardee County enters state of emergency ahead of Dorian

Many residents in Hardee County are taking the threat of Hurricane Dorian seriously, having been through Irma much too recently.

Rescue crews ready to roll out as storm rolls in

As the storm rolls in, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is preparing to roll out. Crews have spent the past two days checking their emergency vehicles and loading up their gear, so they can be ready to respond wherever the storm may strike.