Hall County residents stay positive despite Irma damage
Michael and Teresa Ross were both in their house on Monday when a large tree crashed into their roof. It caused significant damage, but standing outside on Tuesday, they counted their blessings. "Thank the Good Lord," said Teresa Ross. "It could've been a lot worse. It's bad, it's not pretty, but it could've been a lot worse." The Ross family lives in Gainesville, and they are one of many in...
After Irma, Florida's mass exodus contemplates return home
ATLANTA (AP) -- Thanks to reconnaissance by a neighbor who stayed behind, Pam Szymanksi knows Hurricane Irma blew out the living room window of her southwest Florida home, but she isn't sure when she'll get to see the damage for herself.
Some coastal Georgia residents can't return yet
Residents who left coastal Georgia because of the mandatory evacuation put in place by Governor Nathan Deal have one question now that Irma has passed: When will they be allowed to return home?
Atlanta Motor Speedway damaged by Irma
Atlanta Motor Speedway may have been a safe haven to Floridians fleeing the full wrath of Irma, but it, unfortunately, did not escape the storm unscathed.
Tree service companies busy across Georgia
Tuesday was a busy day across north Georgia for tree service companies as Irma tore down trees across the state.
Uprooted tree unearths casket in Largo cemetery
Hurricane Irma took trees down across the Bay Area – uprooting sidewalks, lawns, and even some falling on homes.
Riverdale church steeple impales roof during Irma
A Clayton County pastor said he is grateful the damage was not worse.
Deputy dances with woman to calm her nerves about Irma
Hurricane Irma was a large and terrifying storm that was sure to rile anyone's nerves up.
Photo of Florida officer kissing daughter goodbye before heading off for Irma duty goes viral
One of the many powerful images coming out of Florida as Hurricane Irma passed through the state was a police officer giving his 7-year-old daughter a kiss before heading out into the chaos of the storm.
FEMA estimates 25 percent of Florida Keys homes are gone
Search-and-rescue teams made their way into the Florida Keys' farthest reaches Tuesday, while authorities rushed to repair the lone highway connecting the islands and deliver aid to Hurricane Irma's victims. Federal officials estimated one-quarter of all homes in the Keys were destroyed.
Infant rescued from home after Hurricane Irma
An infant was rescued from a home in Jacksonville, Florida in the wake of the devastating Hurricane Irma.
Tim Tebow spends time with WWII veteran at Irma shelter
As Florida begins its recovery from Hurricane Irma, Tim Tebow is doing his part to help victims and evacuees.
Gov. Deal: Irma recovery efforts will be slow, entire state affected
Irma was downgraded late Monday night to a Tropical Depression, but while its power has been diminished, the path of destruction is only now being fully recognized in Florida and Georgia.
FEMA: Irma destroyed 25% of houses in Florida Keys, damaged another 65%
Two days after Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys, we're seeing just how badly the island chain was devastated by the massive storm.
PHOTOS: Irma floods Florida, Georgia coast after hitting Caribbean
Hurricane Irma blasted a string of Caribbean islands, leaving battered homes and stripped trees in its wake. In Haiti, water rose to people's knees on Friday. European nations sent help to several islands, with soldiers and sailors bringing much-needed water and food. Meanwhile, Floridians heeded dire warnings from meteorologists and government officials, readying their homes and leaving...
Rescuers scour hard-hit Florida Keys as aid is rushed in
Search-and-rescue teams scoured the Florida Keys' farthest reaches Tuesday, while crews worked to repair the single washed-out highway connecting the islands and rush aid to Hurricane Irma's victims.
Florida officials warn residents about CO risk as hurricane cleanup begins
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is urging residents to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
Weakened Irma leaves more dead in path; some Florida airports begin to open
Irma weakened to a still-deadly tropical storm as it swirled beyond Florida, killing at least three people in Georgia, flooding the coast, sending trees crashing onto homes and forcing the world's busiest airport in Atlanta to cancel hundreds of flights.
Irma weakens to a tropical depression, continues to pound SE U.S. with rain
Irma's eye has finally left Florida and exited the state as a weak tropical storm with 50-mph (85-kph) winds.
Utility pole falls on deputy and paramedic vehicle during Irma
Polk County officials are reporting that a deputy and paramedic were trapped during Hurricane Irma, as power lines and a pole fell on them while they were driving.