Hurricane Ian downgrades to Category 1, dangerous winds, storm surge continue to batter Florida
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.
Tree branch hits Jim Cantore during Hurricane Ian report: 'Just give me a minute'
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian
The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.
‘Go home, Ian, you’re drunk’: Floridians use plywood to tell Hurricane Ian what they think
Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to grow into a Category 4 storm by the time it reaches the Sunshine State on Wednesday.
Local first responders head to Florida to offer aid as Hurricane Ian approaches the Gulf Coast
Paramedics from Lansdale, Pennsylvania will arrive in Orlando early Wednesday morning to offer aid and support to communities as they prepare for Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane near Tampa Bay
If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region
An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.
'People are nervous': Floridians head to Philly as Hurricane Ian bares down on Gulf Coast
As Hurricane Ian bares down on Florida, some Floridians have heeded warnings from forecasters and headed to the Philadelphia-area to seek shelter.
Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 2 in Caribbean; Tampa Bay, Florida braces for major threat
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Tampa Bay area as mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of the region.
Why Florida's Gulf Coast is susceptible to a hurricane's storm surge
Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.
NASA to roll back Artemis I rocket to prepare for Hurricane Ian; next launch attempt in November
NASA's mega moon rocket will have to wait to launch until mid-November as engineers are preparing to roll back the Space Launch System rocket in preparation for Hurricane Ian.
NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
Florida boat captain charged with manslaughter in parasailing accident that killed Illinois mother
A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew.
Blind boy 'sees' firefighters for the first time with hands-on visit at Plant City fire station
Six-year-old Junie was born with a rare disorder that left him completely blind. He never knew what a firefighter looked like, but that all changed during a recent hands-on visit to a Plant City fire station.
Florida deputies find enough fentanyl to kill 1.5 million people during search of Jacksonville home
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said its narcotics unit recently found enough fentanyl inside a home that could reportedly kill up to 1.5 million people.
University of Tampa student shot, killed getting into wrong car identified as New Yorker
A University of Tampa student who lost his life early Saturday morning as he tried to enter a man’s car has been identified as Carson Senfield.
'Despicable and horrific’: Florida man accused of starving dogs, drinks detergent to avoid going to jail
The Brevard County Sheriff said he would like to put a man under the jail instead of inside it after deputies discovered two emaciated dogs lying paralyzed next to a bag of unopened dog food inside the man’s home.
Florida woman accused of attempting to murder her roommates after stabbing them, and then going shopping
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested for attempted first-degree murder after deputies found two people who were stabbed Friday morning.
Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
DeSantis: Newsom's hair gel is 'interfering with his brain function' over immigration stance
The public feud between governors Gavin Newsom, of California, and Florida's Ron DeSantis continues to make headlines. This time, the issue stems from their two conflicting stances on immigration.