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Leon is among 41 Florida counties under a state of emergency
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for more than half of the state. A system moving toward the Gulf of ...
Tropical Storm Helene forms; Florida bracing for major hurricane hit: Live updates
Much of the Gulf Coast of Florida was placed under hurricane, storm surge and tropical storm watches ahead of an expected ...
Tropical Storm Helene forms, will bring catastrophic storm surge to Florida’s Gulf coast as major hurricane
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday morning and will rapidly intensify into a major hurricane — Category 3 or higher — and ...
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Florida lacks language guidance for disaster communications, leaving counties, residents on their own
Some Spanish and Mayan language speakers may struggle or hesitate to use county resources. When they do, subtle ...
Tropical Storm Helene just formed. In just over 48 hours it could hit Florida as a major hurricane
Time is running out for Floridians in the path of Helene, which threatens to hit as the strongest storm to make landfall in ...
As Florida braces for possible Cat 3 hurricane, tropical storm watch issued for Polk County
A tropical storm watch was issued for Polk County Tuesday morning as Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is expected to strengthen ...
Ahead of landfall from possible Hurricane Helene, weather radars, spaghetti models help track storm
Prepare now for a strike from what could be a major hurricane. Don't focus on the center of the storm. Impacts will be felt ...
Storm that could become Hurricane Helene forecast to rapidly intensify on its way to Florida's Gulf Coast
Florida's Gulf Coast is bracing for the potential of a significant hurricane landfall later this week, as a possible tropical ...
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Feds looking to expand 'critical habitat' areas for Florida manatees
The federal government classifies manatees as a “threatened” species, and the sea cows drew widespread attention in 2021 when ...
Tropical Storm Helene forms. Florida faces possible threat from Category 3 hurricane
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane with 115-mph winds before landfall Thursday.
Will major hurricane hit Florida this week? It's very possible. Here's what you should know
“Everyone along the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend region needs to be prepared for hurricane impacts,” said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, adding the system has the potential to ...
Hurricane, tropical storm watches issued for Florida ahead of possible Category 3 hurricane
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Helene Wednesday and could be a Category 3 hurricane by ...