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Hurricane Kirk, Tropical Storm Leslie, Gulf System

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Hurricane Kirk, Tropical Storm Leslie, Gulf System

(This story has been updated to add new information.) The National Hurricane Center is currently tracking four tropical disturbances, including two that could affect Florida over the weekend or early next week. Hurricane Kirk is a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph and intensity fluctuations possible tonight. Large waves from Kirk could bring […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

“Fox & Friends” takes place in Hobe Sound, Florida. How to pronounce it

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“Fox & Friends” takes place in Hobe Sound, Florida. How to pronounce it

A familiar face is currently in Florida this morning. “Fox & Friends” co-host Steve Doocy will be at Harry and the Natives in Hobe Sound until 9 a.m. speaking to guests as part of the morning show’s “Breakfast with Friends” series. According to a press release Wednesday, Doocy will be on hand to speak to […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Florida will bear the brunt of the impact of the approaching storm

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Florida will bear the brunt of the impact of the approaching storm

Florida will likely “bear the brunt” of an approaching storm next week, regardless of whether that system remains a tropical rain storm or strengthens into a hurricane. The Atlantic hurricane season has grown rapidly over the past month, with Hurricane Helene making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on September 26 as a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Florida residents have been hit by hurricanes three times and are struggling to rebuild

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Florida residents have been hit by hurricanes three times and are struggling to rebuild

HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Just a month ago, Brooke Hiers walked out of the state-issued emergency trailer where her family had lived ever since Hurricane Idalia crashed into their Gulf Coast fishing village Horseshoe Beach in August 2023. Hiers and her husband Clint were still finishing up the electrical work on the house they […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Florida must prepare for heavy rain and flooding

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Florida must prepare for heavy rain and flooding

Heavy rain for Florida is bad news for areas affected by Hurricane Helene and storm surge Florida is on the lookout for a new tropical threat next week Forecasters say a new tropical system could pose a threat to Florida in the second week of October. (This story has been updated to add new information.) […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

The struggling Bucs want to stay hot in the divisional meet

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The struggling Bucs want to stay hot in the divisional meet

ATLANTA – The Buccaneers are in Atlanta tonight to take on the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Bucs will be without five players for the game. What you need to know Tampa Bay (3-1) vs. Atlanta (2-2) airs Thursday at 8:15 p.m. EDT on Amazon Prime Video The Buccaneers have a lengthy injury report, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

National Weather Service releases report on Helene

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National Weather Service releases report on Helene

The National Weather Service in Ruskin released its report on Helene's impact on the area. What you need to know The highest increase in our region was observed in Citrus County Most of the Tampa Bay area experienced a rise of 4 to 8 feet The highest wind gusts were just over 70 miles per […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Here's how you can help those affected by last week's storm

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Here's how you can help those affected by last week's storm

Hurricane Helene: Storm damage and destruction around Florida, Big Bend Video shows damage and destruction from Hurricane Helene across Florida, including Steinhatchee, Cedar Key and Perry. Since making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday, Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage worth at least tens of billions of dollars, analysts say. The deadly storm […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

How to help survivors of Hurricane Helene

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How to help survivors of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has killed at least 186 people and caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast. The storm devastated communities in several states after making landfall in Florida on September 26 and caused catastrophic flooding in many areas, leaving some people with nothing. President Biden has issued major disaster declarations for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Once the new law comes into effect, the JSO will begin warning people who sleep outside

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Once the new law comes into effect, the JSO will begin warning people who sleep outside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dozens of new laws have been in effect in Florida since Tuesday, including one that effectively bans sleeping and camping outdoors on public lands. That means the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office will start talking to people and making sure they understand what to expect with the new law. MORE: JFRD is preparing to […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024