8 dead, over 100 evacuated from Florida nursing home due to intense heat, loss of power
The number of deaths at a nursing home in Florida in connection with Hurricane Irma has risen. Police and fire crews began evacuating the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills on Wednesday morning. Sharief confirmed during a news conference that three residents died at the center and two died at the hospital.
3 dead, 4 injured inside home with generator
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that three people have died in what is believed to be a case of carbon monoxide poisoning, though the exact cause of death was not immediately known.
Irma's girth and path made for a bizarre storm surge
Hurricane Irma's devastating storm surge came with weird twists that scientists attribute to the storm's girth, path and some geographic quirks. A combination of storm surge, heavy rains and swollen rivers sent some of the worst flooding into Jacksonville, Florida, even though Irma roared into the opposite end of the state, had weakened to a tropical storm and its eye stayed at least 80 miles...
Virginia company receives overwhelming response to Hurricane Irma relief drive
A Virginia company is acting fast to lend a helping hand to Hurricane Irma victims. Connectivity Solutions Inc., a wireless tech company in Sterling, is practically shutting down its operations to collect donations and provide support to those impacted by the storm.
Spider-Man comes to the rescue after Hurricane Irma
A Florida couple was in for a pleasant surprise when they opened their front door and found Spider-man had answered the call of duty in Hurricane Irma's aftermath.
Adorable baby squirrel displaced from home during Irma
The Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety are warning citizens to be careful while cleaning up their property after one of their officer's discovered a baby squirrel displaced from its home.
More cancellations at Atlanta's airport after Irma
Hundreds of flights at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest airport, have been cancelled, due to Irma's winds and rain.
Cleanup begins after Irma rips through Albany, GA
It's all about cleanup and restoration in the Albany, Ga. area after Tropical Storm Irma blew through Monday. The storm brought with gusty winds and heavy rain. The conditions were so powerful that they caused a number of deaths in the Caribbean and the southeast U.S. when the weather event peaked as a hurricane. Dougherty County officials urged people to seek shelter in Albany and...
Hundreds of animals evacuated to emergency shelter in Roswell
More than 400 animals are now safe inside a warehouse in Roswell after fleeing Hurricane Irma.
With ground still soaked, Sweetwater works toward recovery
SWEETWATER, Fla. (AP) -- A grinding chorus of chain saws and generators kicked in quickly after Hurricane Irma's roar left Sweetwater, a small, mostly Spanish-speaking town west of Miami where streets were swamped, fences and trees fell, cars got stuck in floodwater and shed roofs bent like tin foil.
St. Martin's residents struggle with desperate conditions in wake of Irma
PHILIPSBURG, St. Martin (AP) -- Dominga Tejera picked her way around fallen palm trees rotting in mud as she returned home after a nine-hour workday as a hospital janitor on a Caribbean island that until recently seemed like paradise.
Grant Park neighbors work together to save lives during Irma
Neighbors and family members work together to save lives after 3 trees fell on 5 homes in Grand Park.
Palm Beach County could press charges against those who abandoned pets during Irma
Those who abandoned their pets as Hurricane Irma barreled down on the Florida Peninsula could face criminal charges for doing so.
Irma kills 3 in South Carolina and 2 in Georgia
The remnants of Hurricane Irma forced Atlanta's international airport - the world's busiest passenger airport - to cancel nearly 200 flights early Tuesday. The storm also claimed three lives in South Carolina and two in Georgia.
DOH warns of health risks posed by floodwaters
Flood waters continue to plague the state following Hurricane Irma, and Florida Department of Health officials are asking residents to be aware of the risks they pose.
Where to put your debris after a hurricane
Brevard County officials released a statement today on proper waste management after a hurricane now that residents all over Florida are dealing with the after effects of Hurricane Irma.
Florida police show symbol of hope amongst the storm
Just days after Hurricane Irma struck and on the anniversary of September 11, a local Florida police station took the time to display a symbol of hope amongst the storm.
Central Florida officers get too much Facebook love
Three Central Florida police officers have become social media sensations this weekend thanks to a post by their department.
Hurricane Irma leaves 1 million Georgia residents without electricity
Georgia's power company is warning customers it may take weeks to restore electricity to the estimated one million residents who are now living in the dark.
Without air conditioning, steamy Florida yearns for power
In a state built on air conditioning, millions of Florida residents now want to know one thing: When will the power be back on?