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Hurricane Milton tracker: Latest forecast, category, path, spaghetti models TuesdayWFAA13 hours ago
Dover residents prepare for potential tree damage ahead of Hurricane MiltonBay News 92 hours ago
Milton evacuations: Where to avoid in GeorgiaFOX 5 Atlanta22 hours ago
Florida Officials Are Telling Residents Who Don’t Evacuate to Write Their Names on Themselves So Their Bodies Can Be IdentifiedMediaite6 hours ago
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Golden Corral in Florida Closed Again Following State Inspection – Second Time This Year
Brandon, FL—A popular Golden Corral buffet located at 815 Providence Road in Brandon was temporarily shut down following a state health inspection that uncovered multiple violations. This marks the second time in 2024 that the restaurant has faced a temporary closure due to health and safety concerns.
Evacuating ahead of Milton? Here's a list of charter buses offering rides to shelters in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) is offering bus service in Hillsborough County to take residents to emergency shelters ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall sometime midweek on Florida's west coast. Residents who plan to use the charter buses to...
You still have time to evacuate, Tampa Bay. Here’s how.
The Tampa Bay area faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties zones A, B, and C. Residents in mobile and manufactured homes are also ordered to evacuate. Click here for a full list of local shelters.
How to handle fires, tree limbs and other hazards after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring never-before-seen damage to the Tampa Bay region. After the initial storm passes Wednesday night and Thursday, here’s how to avoid other issues that often arise after hurricanes. Avoiding fires/electrical issues. Water and electricity do not mix, Tampa Electric spokesperson Mary Lou Carn said....
For seniors, others needing Tampa Bay evacuation help, here’s where to turn
Among the Tampa Bay locals who were killed in Hurricane Helene, almost all shared a tragic trait in common: they were over 60 years old. Nearly all of them lived in mandatory evacuation zones, but didn’t leave. Many also had mobility issues, such as needing walkers to get around.
Florida's public sleeping ban is now in effect. What it means for Tampa Bay
Sleeping in public places is now illegal across Florida. A new state law targeting residents experiencing homelessness took effect last week.Why it matters: Supporters say public camping creates safety and quality of life issues, while critics say the ban would criminalize homelessness instead of developing housing solutions.Catch up quick: The anti-camping law, HB1365, bars municipalities from allowing anyone to sleep in public. It empowers residents and business owners to sue local governments that don't uphold the law.If homeless shelters reach capacity, the law allows municipalities to create homeless encampments with bans on drugs and alcohol.Zoom in: The City of St....
Bay County Sheriff's Office deploys staff to areas facing down Hurricane Milton's wrath
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff's Office has begun deploying resources to Pinellas County in preparation for Hurricane Milton's anticipated Tampa landfall. A search and rescue team of five departed Tuesday morning before daybreak to head to an emergency operations center in Pinellas County. They took three shallow-water boats and two high-water vehicles to assist with the rescue effort as soon as the storm passes. ...
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