Tornado crosses I-75 in Marion County, smashing trailer and snarling traffic

The tornado picked up a portable building from the back of a southbound trailer on I-75 and tossed it across the highway, smashing it to pieces.

Tennessee ‘hero’ dog dies after saving family from deadly tornado

A family's dog barked incessantly and woke them up just before a tornado ripped apart their home, giving them time to shelter in their laundry room.

Couple married for nearly 6 decades died side-by-side during Tennessee tornadoes

The storms that tore through Tennessee early Tuesday have left communities reeling from the loss of at least 24 lives, including a couple married for nearly six decades who died by each other's sides.

NWS confirms tornado touched down in Pinellas County

The National Weather Service said the tornado knocked down and uprooted trees, ripped numerous carports off of homes, and caused a crane to collapse onto I-275.

Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines

A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.

Community of Kathleen works to get back to normal a week after a tornado

It’s been more than a week since a tornado touched down in Kathleen, and the Polk County community has been working to get back to normal ever since.

Dallas tornado aftermath: ‘Cross of Jesus still stands’ after roof torn off building, giving hope to community

A Dallas church had its roof torn off and much of the building was destroyed after a tornado ripped through the area Sunday, but the cross stood -- a symbol of hope for the community amidst loss.

Sheriff: Polk County inmates to help clean up tornado debris in Kathleen

Inmates in Polk County will assist with clearing debris after an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Kathleen community Friday night.

National Weather Service confirms EF-2 tornado touched down in Polk County

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kathleen around 11 p.m. Friday night, causing severe damage.

Homes damaged in Seminole after tornado hits

The National Weather Service confirmed that storm damage in Seminole is consistent with an EF-0 tornado, which has maximum winds of 70 miles per hour. 

Bill aims to protect dogs during severe weather, hurricanes

People who leave dogs outside and unattended during freezing temperatures or other severe weather could face up to a year in jail or a fine of up to $5,000, under a measure filed Wednesday in the Florida Senate.