Downed oak tree narrowly misses 9-year-old

The night Hurricane Irma blew through  Tampa Bay, a 9 year-old boy defied death in Bartow. He was sleeping peacefully when a massive oak crashed thru the ceiling and stopped just short of crushing him.

Irma information: Sarasota County

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

Governor: Refueling efforts underway in Florida

As Floridians try to recover from Hurricane Irma, one of the resources drivers are searching for is gas.

Publix stores reopening across Florida

After Publix decided to close its stores over the weekend ahead of Hurricane Irma, most stores across Florida will open on Tuesday morning.

Mudslide blocks roadway in Bartow

Drivers were faced with a big obstacle on Monday in Bartow...a mound of mud, at least four feet high, was flowing into the roadway at Old Homeland Road.

Voluntary evacuation issued for area near Anclote River in Pasco Co.

The Pasco County Government issued a voluntary evacuation for residents living in the Elfers area surrounding the Anclote River.

Hurricane Irma first-responder recovers fallen American flag

As first-responders moved through the streets of Coral Springs in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma, one officer stopped to pick up a fallen American flag.

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.