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.
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.