Milton will produce a ‘major, major punch and do an awful lot of damage,’ says Florida Gov. DeSantis

About 50,000 utility line workers are expected by Wednesday night to be in position to start restoring electricity after the storm passes.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 9, 2024April 16, 2025

About 50,000 utility line workers are expected by Wednesday night to be in position to start restoring electricity after the storm passes.

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‘It’s just really demoralizing’: FEMA chief says disinformation surrounding hurricane response is worst she’s ever seen

“If it creates so much fear that my staff don’t want to go out in the field, then we’re not going to be in a position where we can help people.”

by Jennifer Shutt and Florida Phoenix October 9, 2024February 7, 2025

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As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida braces for storm surge and power outages

While the exact path is unclear, it could hit the heavily populated Tampa Bay area.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 7, 2024February 18, 2025

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Hurricane Helene now a ‘very dangerous’ Category 3 storm as it barrels towards Florida

Helene is now moving quickly at 23 mph and is considered a “very dangerous and large hurricane” that will likely reach Category 4 status.

by Colin Wolf September 26, 2024November 8, 2024

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‘You cannot survive that’: Florida official warns of danger from approaching Hurricane Helene

DeSantis warned residents that time was running out to evacuate.

by Aidan Bush, Kylie Williams and Fresh Take Florida September 26, 2024October 2, 2024

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Hurricane Helene ‘moving fast’ before Florida landfall Thursday night

“It is possible that this storm could make landfall as a major hurricane, as a Category 3, or even potentially a Category 4,” DeSantis said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 26, 2024September 28, 2024

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As Hurricane Helene approaches, Florida residents ‘pray for the best’

“This one just looks like pretty much a sure thing that it is going to hit this area and be pretty intense.”

by Mike Exline, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 26, 2024September 29, 2024

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Helene is now a Category 1 hurricane, expected to intensify as it nears Florida

Officials expect Hurricane Helene to become significantly wider, and reach a Category 3 storm or higher.

by Colin Wolf September 25, 2024October 2, 2024

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As Helene approaches, Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’

“The Big Bend and Panhandle should be especially prepared for a direct impact,” DeSantis said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 25, 2024September 29, 2024

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Helene expected to become major hurricane before Florida landfall

Officials are warning that Tampa Bay residents should make final preparations now.

by Colin Wolf September 25, 2024December 1, 2024

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Florida braces for storm expected to make landfall as ‘major hurricane,’ says forecasters

The storm’s first rain bands are forecast to arrive in the Tampa Bay late Wednesday.

by Colin Wolf September 24, 2024April 16, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tampa Bay counties, as Hurricane Helene looms

“It’s going to be a hurricane, at least a Cat 1, possibly a Cat 2. Will it be stronger than that? That remains to be seen.”

by Jim Turner, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida September 24, 2024September 29, 2024

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‘The impacts of this storm are historic’: Florida Gov. DeSantis calls Ian a ‘500-year flood event’

The governor said a death toll from the hurricane had not been determined.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida September 30, 2022August 17, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he ‘appreciated’ quick action from Biden on Hurricane Ian response

“We’re going to support whatever Gov. DeSantis asks of us.”

by News Service of Florida September 28, 2022March 20, 2024

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Hurricane Ian’s slow crawl could hamper restoring power in Florida, warns utility companies

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday the projected path of the storm cutting across the state means interior counties will “absolutely see power outages.”

by News Service of Florida September 28, 2022August 7, 2024

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Category 4 Hurricane Ian set to make landfall in Florida this afternoon, as track remains south of Tampa Bay

The storm now features maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, which is just 2 mph hour away from a Category 5 hurricane.

by Colin Wolf September 28, 2022August 16, 2023

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With Florida in its sights, tropical depression may strengthen into hurricane by early next week

The latest track shows the storm making landfall early in Florida on Wednesday morning.

by Colin Wolf September 23, 2022August 16, 2023

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There’s a good chance we may see tropical storm Barry this week

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Milton will produce a ‘major, major punch and do an awful lot of damage,’ says Florida Gov. DeSantis

‘It’s just really demoralizing’: FEMA chief says disinformation surrounding hurricane response is worst she’s ever seen

As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida braces for storm surge and power outages

Hurricane Helene now a ‘very dangerous’ Category 3 storm as it barrels towards Florida

‘You cannot survive that’: Florida official warns of danger from approaching Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene ‘moving fast’ before Florida landfall Thursday night

As Hurricane Helene approaches, Florida residents ‘pray for the best’

Helene is now a Category 1 hurricane, expected to intensify as it nears Florida

As Helene approaches, Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’

Helene expected to become major hurricane before Florida landfall

Florida braces for storm expected to make landfall as ‘major hurricane,’ says forecasters

Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tampa Bay counties, as Hurricane Helene looms

‘The impacts of this storm are historic’: Florida Gov. DeSantis calls Ian a ‘500-year flood event’

Florida Gov. DeSantis says he ‘appreciated’ quick action from Biden on Hurricane Ian response

Hurricane Ian’s slow crawl could hamper restoring power in Florida, warns utility companies

Category 4 Hurricane Ian set to make landfall in Florida this afternoon, as track remains south of Tampa Bay

With Florida in its sights, tropical depression may strengthen into hurricane by early next week

There’s a good chance we may see tropical storm Barry this week