Gov. DeSantis says federal government should focus on N.C. in wake of Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the federal government should focus on North Carolina.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the federal government should focus on North Carolina.
Governor Ron DeSantis shared on X that "99% of the state of Florida has power" as recovery and relief efforts continue.
A family expected a large insurance payout after Hurricane Ian devastated their Florida home. Then the check came, and questions about allegedly shortchanged homeowners came with it.
Torrential rains on the heels of Hurricane Helene have left many stranded or homeless as cleanup begins. So far, at least 75 people are dead from storm-related causes. Officials are counting the damage in billions. More than 2 million customers were without power Sunday.
Storm surge from the massive storm caused damage up and down the state's Gulf Coast.
Some South Florida parents are breathing a sigh of relief after their kids decided to ride out Hurricane Helene in Tallahassee.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Airports across Florida were reporting flight delays and cancellations after Hurricane Helene made landfall.
Fort Lauderdale beach hit with beach erosion from Hurricane Helene feeder bands
Helene made landfall on Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane and was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday morning.
Across the state, school districts, public buildings and offices have closed their doors ahead of the storm.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Maps show the areas impacted by storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
The Florida Keys were not in the eye of Hurricane Helene, but they did get some strong winds and rough waves.
Residents in the path of Hurricane Helene in northwest Florida evacuated or were hunkered down Thursday.
Broward County Public Schools said their campuses would be closed Thursday as Hurricane Helene approached Florida.
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.
The tornado watch included seven counties in southern Florida.
Cats and dogs were evacuated to the Humane Society of Broward County.
GEM is partnering with Neighbors 4 Neighbors to bring relief to those who will be impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Airports in Tampa and St. Pete-Clearwater halted operations, while Walt Disney World closed some attractions.
Evacuation orders have been issued for low-lying areas in 16 counties.
The teams specialize in swift water rescue and disaster response.
Jason Allen reports residents are boarding up and fueling up ahead of Helene's potentially dangerous hit.
