Sarasota mobile home community destroyed in Hurricane Milton: 'I wanted to cry'

If you take one look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton at Tri-Par Estates Mobile Home Park in Sarasota, you can see why most evacuation orders begin with mobile home residents. Twisted metal is everywhere in the community as they begin the road to recovery. 

'We're at our wit's end': Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton

Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.

Tampa Bay Downs delays 2024 opening

Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton.

Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field

The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. 

Power restorations in Tampa Bay plagued by downed trees following Hurricane Milton

The fight to get power back on to hundreds of thousands of customers in the Tampa Bay area is now in its fifth day. Those without power are likely victims of trees that have fallen on lines near their homes.

Pinellas schools to reopen this week following Hurricane Milton

Pinellas County Schools released its plans to reopen schools following Hurricane Milton, which closed campuses last week as it barreled toward Florida's west coast. 

Invest 94L moving through the Atlantic, no immediate threat to Florida

A tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 94L is moving through the Atlantic Ocean and could develop several days from now, but FOX 13 meteorologists say there's a good chance it won't impact Florida.

'Day-to-day basis': Hillsborough announces school closures Tuesday

Hillsborough County Public Schools has announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, as it continues to recover from Hurricane Milton's devastating impacts on the region.

Pasco County providing food and water to hurricane victims

Pasco County is looking to lessen the burden of Hurricane victims as residents continue to deal with widespread power outages and seek to reestablish normalcy in the aftermath of Milton and Helene.

Water restored to Sarasota County's Barrier Islands

Sarasota County restored water service on the Barrier Islands on Monday, Oct. 14. A precautionary boil water notice is in place for 72 hours or until water tests are clear.

Watch: USPS trucks underwater in New Port Richey after Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton brought record rainfall to western Florida, with some parts of the region receiving up to 16 feet of rain from Wednesday night into Thursday morning. 

Florida Highway Patrol says a vehicle is necessary for free gas

The Florida Highway Patrol announced an important reminder to Florida residents looking to take advantage of the ten free gallons of gasoline being offered: You must fill up your vehicle in person to obtain the gasoline.

President Biden tours Hurricane Milton damage in Bay Area

President Joe Biden arrived at MacDill Air Force Base on Sunday morning, met by US Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers.

Gas flowing again from SeaPort Manatee following Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton brought record windfall and wind to the Tampa Bay region, forcing millions of Floridians to flee their homes due to evacuation orders.

Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry

Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.