Tampa dodges major brunt of Tropical Storm Nicole

The City of Tampa was prepared for the worst of Tropical Storm Nicole but was able to dodge the major brunt of the storm, Mayor Jane Castor said Thursday.

Video across Florida: Tropical Storm Nicole devastates coastal, inland areas from Melbourne to Clearwater

Tropical Storm Nicole's impacts were felt from Daytona Beach to Melbourne to Polk County and over to the Florida West Coast. Video from drones and from folks on the ground shows the destruction left after the Category 1 storm made landfall.

Tropical Storm Nicole closures, sandbags, storm information for Tampa Bay area

Counties in the Tampa Bay area have been monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole throughout the week as it approached the east coast of Florida. The storm made landfall early Thursday morning, and there are still ongoing closures in the area.

Tropical Storm Nicole: Broward County pier partially collapses after storm makes landfall as hurricane

A nearly 60-year-old fishing pier in South Florida partially collapsed early Thursday morning when Nicole made landfall as a hurricane. The remaining portion of the pier suffered extensive damage, with many planks and railings missing.

Hurricane Nicole unearths possible burial ground on Florida beach; multiple human remains found, sheriff says

When Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday morning on Florida's east coast, the storm brought strong winds and storm surge — and apparently unearthed the remains of multiple bodies buried in the sand.

2 killed after being shocked by fallen power line in Orange County, Florida, deputies say

Update (Nov. 14): The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of the man and woman killed after coming into contact with a live power line in the wake of Hurricane Nicole. Authorities said Kahlil Malik Sapp, 23, and Kianna Shaundadrea Sapp, died. Both were siblings and shared the same birthday.

Tampa International Airport report cancellations, delays due to Tropical Storm Nicole

Although the Tampa International Airport remained open Thursday, that didn't mean travelers were guaranteed to have a smooth day. Before sunrise, dozens and dozens of flights were either canceled or delayed due to Tropical Storm Nicole.

60-foot Christmas tree toppled by Hurricane Nicole at Cranes Roost Park

When or not it's considered too early to put up Christmas decorations – we'll leave that argument to everyone else -- the winds from Hurricane Nicole (now downgraded to a tropical storm) toppled a 60-foot Christmas tree at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.

Nicole whips 100-mph gust at NASA's moon rocket on Kennedy Space Center launch pad

NASA managers decided earlier this week to leave the 322-foot-tall moon rocket and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B, where it has been since the rollout on Nov. 4.

Tampa Bay area braces for Hurricane Nicole ahead of landfall

The Tampa Bay area is getting a reminder hurricane season isn’t quite over yet with tropical storm conditions expected from Hurricane Nicole.

Polk County residents prepare for Hurricane Nicole

With Hurricane Nicole getting closer to Polk County and the rest of the Bay Area, some were preparing Wednesday just in case the storm is worse than predicted.

Manatee County restaurant to stay open for the community when Nicole moves through

People in Manatee County said they're nervous of what wind and rain from Tropical Storm Nicole could do to their properties that are already damaged from Hurricane Ian. 

Nicole reaches hurricane strength as it heads toward Florida

Tropical Storm Nicole strengthened into a category 1 hurricane Wednesday evening as it made landfall on Grand Bahama Island.

VIDEO: Building collapses at Daytona Beach Shores as Hurricane Nicole approaches

As Hurricane Nicole makes its way toward Florida, gusty winds and rain are already moving into the area, which has partially collapsed a building alongside the beach.

Publix announces Florida store closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening the Sunshine State's east coast and its path expected to cover most of Central Florida, Publix began announcing store closures.

Preparations underway for Nicole as Tampa Bay area residents still recover from Hurricane Ian

Preparations are underway across the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Nicole. Officials are encouraging all residents to keep all close eye on their city and county's social media feeds for the latest updates.