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.

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. 

Pinellas beach communities avoid major damage from Irma

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office opened 11 bridges to the barrier islands Monday afternoon after Hurricane Irma passed to the east - causing little damage in towns like Indian Rocks Beach.

Chainsaw accident kills man cleaning up debris after Irma

A man working to clean up debris after Hurricane Irma was killed when his chainsaw became tangled with a tree branch. 

Hurricane Irma blasts Florida's inland counties

Hurricane Irma failed to pack the punch that forecasters feared, but what fury it still had after coming ashore in Marco Island was unleashed on Central Florida’s inland counties.  Residents in Polk, Hardee, Highlands, and DeSoto counties are recovering after a rough night of wind and rain.

People with special medical needs especially vulnerable during hurricanes

FOX 13's Dr. Joette Giovinco volunteered as a staff physician during Hurricane Irma at the University of South Florida's Sundome.

South Florida officials assessing damage from Irma

A monster Hurricane Irma roared into the Sunshine State with 130 mph winds Sunday, flooding south Florida streets, knocking out power to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses and snapping a construction crane over the Miami skyline.

Family walks, kayaks across flooded yard to safety

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.

Pinellas County surveys damage from Irma

Agencies within Pinellas County are surveying the damage across the county following Hurricane Irma.

Irma weakens, but Tampa Bay still feels its power

Tropical Storm Irma is expected to become a tropical storm later on Monday morning, but as it's eyewall leaves Tampa Bay, residents still feel its wrath.

Sarasota Impacts: What to expect from Irma over the next 12 hours

“First responders can not help you,” was the message from Sarasota County Emergency Operations Chief Ed McCrane Sunday evening, as the county began to feel the first effects of Hurricane Irma’s wind field.   

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 drains Tampa Bay area waterways

Hurricane Irma’s winds are draining the water from Tampa Bay area waterways, creating an eerie pre-storm scene along Bayshore Boulevard and other popular destinations.

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. 

Rescuers brave Hurricane Irma's fury to save manatees

Hurricane Irma’s winds drained waterways around Tampa Bay late this morning, even though the storm was 200 miles away.  It happened so fast that some manatees were apparently caught off-guard, leading to at least one impromptu rescue.

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.

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.

Irma information: Sumter County

Ongoing updates for Sumter County residents as Hurricane Irma impacts Florida.