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Hernando County Expands Shelter Capacity As Hurricane Milton Threatens
Tampa Free Press Hurricane Updates
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Hernando County is taking proactive steps to safeguard residents in the face of Hurrica [...]
Pinellas County To Restrict Barrier Island Water Service As Hurricane Nears, Urges Evacuation
Water Bottle (File)
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - In preparation for the impact of Hurricane Milton, Pinellas County Utilities will restrict potable wat [...]
Small Plane Crashes After Takeoff From St. Petersburg Airport
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A small private plane crashed into the waters east of the St. Pete Pier this morning, prompting a swif [...]
Pinellas County Races To Clear Debris Ahead Of Hurricane Milton
Damage from Hurricane Helene, City of Treasure Island
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Pinellas County is in a race against time to clear debris from neigh [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Provides Key Updates On Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (Emergency Operations Center Briefing on Tropical Storm Milton)
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alongside Major General J [...]
Portable Generators: Power Up Safely To Avoid Deadly Hazards In Aftermath Of Hurricane Milton
Portable Generator (Unsplash)
Portable generators can be a lifesaver during power outages, but they also pose serious risks if not used properly. [...]
UPDATE: Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida’s West Coast: Expected Landfall Wednesday Night
Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida: Hurricane And Storm Surge Warning Update
Hurricane Milton, a major hurricane currently churning through the Gu [...]
Citrus County Schools Closed Thursday And Friday Due To Hurricane Milton
Citrus County Schools (File)
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Milton, Citrus County Schools will be closed on Thur [...]
Free Evacuation Buses Available In Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County HART
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County is providing free transportation to emergency shelters for residents evac [...]
Sarasota County Expands Evacuation Order As Hurricane Milton Intensifies
Tampa Free Press Storm Coverage
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - Sarasota County is now urging even more residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton strength [...]