Two arrested for looting evacuated home, deputies say
Two people were arrested for burglarizing a home after its residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Irma, deputies said.
Two people were arrested for burglarizing a home after its residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Irma, deputies said.
Budweiser drinking water deliveries arrive in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma
Anheuser-Busch has made a new name for itself during times of disaster as a source of drinking water.
Anheuser-Busch has made a new name for itself during times of disaster as a source of drinking water.
Hurricane watches, warnings issued for parts of Tampa Bay
A hurricane warning has been issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, and a hurricane watch is in effect for much of the rest of Central Florida.
A hurricane warning has been issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, and a hurricane watch is in effect for much of the rest of Central Florida.
Publix closing stores before Hurricane Irma arrives, some earlier than scheduled
Publix announced store closures across Florida. Some will close earlier than originally planned.
Publix announced store closures across Florida. Some will close earlier than originally planned.
Polk Co. residents uncertain path of Hurricane Irma
Shelters will open at 7 a.m. Saturday across Polk County. Workers who will man them and county officials met Friday afternoon for a briefing at the Polk Emergency Operations Center to run through their hurricane plans.
Shelters will open at 7 a.m. Saturday across Polk County. Workers who will man them and county officials met Friday afternoon for a briefing at the Polk Emergency Operations Center to run through their hurricane plans.
Pasco County issues Hurricane Irma evacuations
asco County officials issued mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Irma, effective immediately.
asco County officials issued mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Irma, effective immediately.
Hernando County issues Hurricane Irma evacuations
Hernando County has issued a mandatory evacuation order on Friday morning.
Hernando County has issued a mandatory evacuation order on Friday morning.
All of Bay Area under hurricane watch or warning after 11 p.m. advisory
The 11 p.m. advisory from the National Weather Center shifted Hurricane Irma's track slightly westward, however, FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist said continued changes in the track decreased the forecast reliability.
The 11 p.m. advisory from the National Weather Center shifted Hurricane Irma's track slightly westward, however, FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist said continued changes in the track decreased the forecast reliability.
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.