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.
Caribbean residents left reeling over Irma's destruction
Hurricane Irma scraped Cuba's northern coast Friday on a course toward Florida, leaving in its deadly wake a ravaged string of Caribbean resort islands strewn with splintered lumber, corrugated metal and broken concrete.
Hurricane Irma scraped Cuba's northern coast Friday on a course toward Florida, leaving in its deadly wake a ravaged string of Caribbean resort islands strewn with splintered lumber, corrugated metal and broken concrete.
FL emergency information line open
The state of Florida is doing what it can to help those in evacuation zones get to safety.
The state of Florida is doing what it can to help those in evacuation zones get to safety.
‘This is as real as it gets:' Florida Keys residents warned to leave after Irma shifts west
The National Weather Service's Key West outpost could not have been clearer Friday: If you're in the Keys, get out now.
The National Weather Service's Key West outpost could not have been clearer Friday: If you're in the Keys, get out now.
1,000 nurses needed for special needs shelters during Hurricane Irma
Governor Rick Scott put out a call for nurses to help at special needs shelters across the state Friday night.
Governor Rick Scott put out a call for nurses to help at special needs shelters across the state Friday night.
Officials: 5.6 million people asked to evacuate FL ahead of Hurricane Irma
Irma trained its sights on Florida and officials warned more than 5 million people that time was running out Friday to evacuate ahead of the deadly hurricane as it followed a path that could take it from one end of the state to the other.
Irma trained its sights on Florida and officials warned more than 5 million people that time was running out Friday to evacuate ahead of the deadly hurricane as it followed a path that could take it from one end of the state to the other.
Hurricane Irma forecast zeros in on Florida
The Friday evening update on Hurricane Irma shifted the storm’s track slightly west yet again, and suggested the storm would regain its Category 5 intensity before making landfall along South Florida.
The Friday evening update on Hurricane Irma shifted the storm’s track slightly west yet again, and suggested the storm would regain its Category 5 intensity before making landfall along South Florida.
Why no contraflow to ease interstate congestion?
With evacuation traffic backing up on Interstate 75, many Floridians are wondering why the state is not enacting contraflow, the plan to reverse traffic and use all lanes of the highway to let people drive north.
With evacuation traffic backing up on Interstate 75, many Floridians are wondering why the state is not enacting contraflow, the plan to reverse traffic and use all lanes of the highway to let people drive north.
Make medications priority during Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma threatens our state, it’s easy to get distracted and forget to take care of yourself, including remembering to take your medication.
As Hurricane Irma threatens our state, it’s easy to get distracted and forget to take care of yourself, including remembering to take your medication.
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.
Attorney: Yes, you could be fired for skipping work during a storm
When facing the uncertainty of a hurricane, people will understandably worry about several factors, including work. As we wait to see how Hurricane Irma will impact Florida, what happens if your employer requires you to work?
When facing the uncertainty of a hurricane, people will understandably worry about several factors, including work. As we wait to see how Hurricane Irma will impact Florida, what happens if your employer requires you to work?
Tampa airport to close Saturday evening
Tampa International Airport plans to shut down all flights Saturday night ahead of Hurricane Irma. The airport tweeted that it will "cease commercial airline operations" at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Tampa International Airport plans to shut down all flights Saturday night ahead of Hurricane Irma. The airport tweeted that it will "cease commercial airline operations" at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Publix announces store closures before Irma's landfall
Publix has announced store closures across Florida.
Publix has announced store closures across Florida.
Citrus County issues Hurricane Irma evacuations
Citrus County commissioners declared a local state of emergency and issued a mandatory evacuation order on Friday morning. Officials said they anticipate high winds and the potential for great storm surge.
Citrus County commissioners declared a local state of emergency and issued a mandatory evacuation order on Friday morning. Officials said they anticipate high winds and the potential for great storm surge.
Despite hurricane, no refunds for some cruise passengers who stay behind
Hurricane Irma is not only impacting people here on land but, especially, those on the water. Cruise companies have been canceling and altering itineraries, left and right, in an effort to avoid any danger.
Hurricane Irma is not only impacting people here on land but, especially, those on the water. Cruise companies have been canceling and altering itineraries, left and right, in an effort to avoid any danger.
Powerful Irma chugs westward; Florida's threat increasing
Model trends on Thursday afternoon have shown a slight shift to the west, more over the Florida peninsula. The official track from the NHC has followed suit with a slight bump westward.
Model trends on Thursday afternoon have shown a slight shift to the west, more over the Florida peninsula. The official track from the NHC has followed suit with a slight bump westward.
Motorist pulls gun on driver at Miami gas station
An intense moment at a Miami gas station was caught on cell phone video Wednesday when a motorist pulled a gun on another motorist.
An intense moment at a Miami gas station was caught on cell phone video Wednesday when a motorist pulled a gun on another motorist.
2017 trio of hurricanes closely resembles 2010 storms
While the appearance of three storms in the Atlantic Basin may seem unusual, it actually closely resembles a pattern last seen during 2010’s hurricane season.
While the appearance of three storms in the Atlantic Basin may seem unusual, it actually closely resembles a pattern last seen during 2010’s hurricane season.