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Maps show forecast path of Hurricane Milton toward Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm Monday, on a track forecast to hit Florida's Gulf Coast mid-week. It was intensifying rapidly over warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, although forecasters said they expect Milton to weaken somewhat before striking land.Just before noon Eastern Time, Milton had maximum sustained winds of 160 mph as it traveled eastward over warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico.Forecasters predict Milton will make landfall as a major hurricane around the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, drenching a large part of a state still reeling from Hurricane Helene. But predictions oscillated early Monday...
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....
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.
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.
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