Prep your pets for major disasters or emergencies
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
Polk County hotels full as south Florida evacuees move north
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
The population of Polk County is swelling. Evacuees, trying to escape the wrath of Irma, are coming to Polk to ride out the storm.
Florida evacuee traffic snarls roads up to Georgia
Traffic has been snarled through Central Florida this week as South Floridians flee Irma’s path.
Traffic has been snarled through Central Florida this week as South Floridians flee Irma’s path.
Gas, water in high demand ahead of Irma
A lot of people are getting prepared for the worst -- as they should -- but officials say empty store shelves or empty gas pumps are no cause for alarm.
A lot of people are getting prepared for the worst -- as they should -- but officials say empty store shelves or empty gas pumps are no cause for alarm.
Floridians flood price-gouging hotline
Floridians bracing for the pounding winds and rains of powerful Hurricane Irma are complaining at a historic clip about price gouging and shortages of fuel, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday.
Floridians bracing for the pounding winds and rains of powerful Hurricane Irma are complaining at a historic clip about price gouging and shortages of fuel, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday.
U-Haul offers free self-storage during Hurricane Irma
U-Haul is offering free self-storage for Florida residents who can be impacted by Hurricane Irma.
U-Haul is offering free self-storage for Florida residents who can be impacted by Hurricane Irma.
'Not fun, not cool' riding out Irma in St. Maarten
Loren Mayo and Holly Morris know firsthand the immense power Irma is packing. The Florida natives were forced to ride out the Category 5 storm at their hotel in St. Maarten.
Loren Mayo and Holly Morris know firsthand the immense power Irma is packing. The Florida natives were forced to ride out the Category 5 storm at their hotel in St. Maarten.
Humane Society pets need foster home ahead of Irma
The Humane Society of Pinellas wants to relocate all of its animals as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida.
The Humane Society of Pinellas wants to relocate all of its animals as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida.
Florida highways seeing traffic congestion during evacuations
Florida highways are seeing an increase in traffic as South Florida begins its mandatory evacuations.
Florida highways are seeing an increase in traffic as South Florida begins its mandatory evacuations.
Comcast announces free WiFi hotspots during Irma
It’s possible Florida residents may lose internet service following Hurricane Irma’s expected impact.
It’s possible Florida residents may lose internet service following Hurricane Irma’s expected impact.
Not much in Irma's way as 'beast' hurricane barrels towards Florida
The only thing to really weaken Irma or disrupt it some would be interaction with Hispaniola or Cuba. Even then, the storm would likely still be a dangerous high-end major hurricane before possible catastrophic impacts in south and east Florida on Sunday and Monday.
The only thing to really weaken Irma or disrupt it some would be interaction with Hispaniola or Cuba. Even then, the storm would likely still be a dangerous high-end major hurricane before possible catastrophic impacts in south and east Florida on Sunday and Monday.
`This is a buzz saw': Florida braces for Hurricane Irma
Florida residents picked store shelves clean and long lines formed at gas pumps Wednesday as Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 monster with potentially catastrophic winds of 185 mph, steamed toward the Sunshine State and a possible direct hit on the Miami metropolitan area of nearly 6 million people.
Florida residents picked store shelves clean and long lines formed at gas pumps Wednesday as Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 monster with potentially catastrophic winds of 185 mph, steamed toward the Sunshine State and a possible direct hit on the Miami metropolitan area of nearly 6 million people.
Northbound roadways crowd as Irma nears Florida
The governor said 25,000 people have evacuated the Florida Keys so far.
The governor said 25,000 people have evacuated the Florida Keys so far.
Volunteers, fresh off Harvey's heels, gear up for Irma
Many of the volunteers and first responders who traveled to help after Hurricane Harvey won't get much of a break before jumping into action for south Floridians.
Many of the volunteers and first responders who traveled to help after Hurricane Harvey won't get much of a break before jumping into action for south Floridians.
Lake Wales residents taking Irma seriously
Lake Wales was put under a state of emergency on Wednesday. Residents were already concerned about how they would fare from Hurricane Irma.
Lake Wales was put under a state of emergency on Wednesday. Residents were already concerned about how they would fare from Hurricane Irma.
JetBlue offers low fares for Irma evacuees
The airline JetBlue announced plans Wednesday to help customers with existing flights, as well as assist with Floridians' efforts to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma.
The airline JetBlue announced plans Wednesday to help customers with existing flights, as well as assist with Floridians' efforts to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Governor says Irma could be bigger than Andrew
Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday continued warning all Floridians to pay attention to record-setting Hurricane Irma marching through the Caribbean toward a weekend encounter with the Sunshine State.
Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday continued warning all Floridians to pay attention to record-setting Hurricane Irma marching through the Caribbean toward a weekend encounter with the Sunshine State.
Atlanta Motor Speedway opens campgrounds for evacuees
South Floridians are fleeing the path of Irma this week, but many may not have an exact destination in mind.
South Floridians are fleeing the path of Irma this week, but many may not have an exact destination in mind.
NFL postpones Dolphins-Bucs opener due to Irma
The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no longer in limbo.
The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no longer in limbo.
Prepare your personal records ahead of Hurricane Irma
With Florida inside Hurricane Irma’s cone of uncertainty, people have already started preparing for the potential hurricane. One important step to remember to get your personal records in order.
With Florida inside Hurricane Irma’s cone of uncertainty, people have already started preparing for the potential hurricane. One important step to remember to get your personal records in order.