HURRICANE

St. Augustine residents were still cleaning up their homes from storm debris and floodwater damage Saturday, two days after Ian left a trail of destruction across Florida.

First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Saturday that within 48 hours of activating the Florida Disaster Fund, it had raised over $20 million in donations to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Feeding Northeast Florida announced six emergency food distribution sites for those in need Saturday in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

Individuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs.

Fort Myers Beach is destroyed. The pain, suffering and destruction is indescribable.

In response to impacts from Hurricane Ian, St. Johns County on Friday opened the Solomon Calhoun Community Center, located at 1300 Duval St., as a post-impact shelter for those who are unable to return to their homes.

An aircrew from Air Station Miami, U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, rescued several people stranded in Sanibel Island Thursday. On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard District 7 shared the body camera video of the rescues.

Hurricane Ian’s wind, rain and storm surge has caused at least a dozen deaths, flooded homes, left millions without power and flattened businesses. Now, people who live there are assessing the damage, and preparing to rebuild what Ian destroyed.

Officials with the Jacksonville International Airport announced late Wednesday night that all flights out of JAX airport Thursday have been canceled.

Anytime it rains heavily in Jacksonville, you can bet San Marco will experience flooding. Ian’s heavy rains are no exception --flooding is happening in the streets of San Marco. Lasalle Street looks like a river Thursday.

Footage from Fort Myers Beach shows the devastating destruction left behind as the storm moves north.

As Ian crossed the Florida Peninsula and then went off the coast into the Atlantic on Thursday, there was flooding in the areas of Crescent Beach and Summer Haven in southern St. Johns County.

While the track of Ian is good news for Duval County residents, Mayor Lenny Curry said Thursday afternoon that Jacksonville shouldn’t ease up in precautions just yet.

Ian caused devastating storm surge, flooding and damage across the Florida Peninsula.

The sign displaying the names of all the businesses in the Shoppes of Baymeadows collapsed during Tropical Storm Ian.

Wind gusts and sustained winds at Jacksonville-area beaches from Hurricane Ian have caused major erosion concerns as the storm drags across the state.

The worst of Hurricane Ian slammed ashore in Southwest Florida on Wednesday with brutal rains and wind lashing everything in sight.

Officials with the Jacksonville International Airport announced late Wednesday night that all flights out of JAX airport Thursday have been canceled.

As Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, Disney World and many other amusement parks are closing — forcing tourists to cancel their trips.

Hurricane Ian is currently hitting the Gulf Coast of Florida after strengthening to a Category 4 storm before making landfall, possibly near Port Charlotte.

Rainfall could top more than 18 inches, and storm surges could push as much as 18 feet of water over nearly 100 miles of coast.

Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday in Southwest Florida as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamping city streets with water and smashing trees along the coast.

There are many ways to categorize a hurricane. The storm’s central pressure is one way. The height of its storm surge is another. How much rain it drops is another. And, of course, the strength of its wind is another. But what causes a hurricane to strengthen or weaken? The answer is simple enough, but multifaceted.

Hurricane Ian slammed Southwest Florida on Wednesday, making landfall as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm just after 3 p.m.

When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.

As Hurricane Ian moved closer to Florida, people in Jacksonville on Tuesday were doing some last-minute shopping to prepare.

Here’s what we know about waste and recycling collection in Northeast Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian.

With several local counties issuing evacuation orders for Hurricane Ian, the Red Cross offered some advice for those preparing to head to shelters.

The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the county effective at 9 a.m. Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Ian.

The latest shift from the NHC has been to the right; this dramatically enhances rainfall impacts but reduces severe wind potential and downtown flooding.

Insurance agents say that it’s extremely important to make sure your home is properly prepped ahead of the storm, no matter how strong the storm may get -- from making sure your gutters are free of debris to making sure your sandbags are properly in place.

We are fully into Hurricane season, and the first big storm to hit the United States will soon make landfall.

Hurricane Ian continues to move toward the Florida mainland now as a Category 4 hurricane. It is expected to cause Storm Surge, Catastrophic Winds and Flooding in the Florida Peninsula.

We're continuing to update this list of closures as we learn more from our local counties.

JEA crews started setting up staging areas Tuesday morning so resources can be ready to restore power and water after the storm hits.

Hurricane Ian strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane overnight.

As Florida prepares for Hurricane Ian, the big factor in Clay County appears to be sustained winds.

JEA crews started setting up staging areas Tuesday morning so resources can be ready to restore power and water after the storm hits.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning said the impacts of Hurricane Ian are expected to be felt on both coasts of the state as the storm strengthens and moves north later this week.

The ultimate track will determine precisely what impacts Ian will have on Jacksonville. Based upon what is known this early Monday morning, Ian’s impact will be primarily heavy rainfall, coastal winds to 45 mph, beach erosion, and possible small seiche along the St. Johns River in the downtown area.

Hurricane Ian continues to intensify, and the National Hurricane Center says it has increased to a Category 3 major hurricane.

Tropical Storm Ian became Hurricane Ian on Monday morning. The storm has winds of 75mph. Ian is expected to become a major hurricane within the next day or two.

While it is too soon to determine the exact magnitude and location of these impacts, residents in Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the Florida peninsula should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place and closely monitor forecast updates through the weekend.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Sunday morning urged Jacksonville residents to be prepared as the city is expected to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Ian in the coming days.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday morning warned of widespread power outages and fuel disruptions later this week as Florida prepares for the impact of Tropical Storm Ian, which was expected to become a powerful hurricane later in the day.

Clarity is still not there in the forecast models for Tropical Storm Ian, despite a plethora of higher density data by the Gulf Stream Hurricane Hunter. This high-flying aircraft reaches up to 45,000′ and samples the atmosphere by dropping instruments (sonobuoys) out the back of the plane. These parachute down to earth and take temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure along the way. Additionally, wind direction and speeds are calculated. All great information fills in the gaps in data over the broad open waters surrounding tropical storms and hurricanes.

The weekend before Tropical Storm Ian is anticipated to come toward Florida is a great time to start double-checking your hurricane kits -- or creating one.

Alachua County officials issued a news release Saturday warning residents that while the path of Tropical Storm Ian remains uncertain, now is the time to prepare.

As Tropical Storm Ian strengthens with a path toward Florida as a major hurricane, state officials are urging Floridians to prepare for possible post-storm insurance claims.

With the current cone forecast being what it is, please take a moment to do a few essential steps, just in case it does follow the current NHC forecast.

As The Weather Authority continues to monitor the very active tropics amid the height of hurricane season, residents whose yards are filled with foliage — specifically trees — are reminded of the threat they could pose to homes and people.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded the state of emergency he issued on Friday to include all of the state on Saturday.

Attorney General Ashley Moody on Friday activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline.

Tropical Depression 9 formed Friday morning and could impact Florida by next week.

Watches and warnings are in place across the Caribbean, as Hurricane Fiona has passed through Puerto Rico and is expected to make landfall in the Dominican Republic Monday.

The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year.

Hurricane Larry, which is growing in the central Atlantic and could reach Category 4 strength Saturday, could hit Bermuda and, possibly, Newfoundland.

Apple MusicOn Thursday night, MAGA maestro Kanye West threw caution and morality to the wind during his DONDA “listening party” at Chicago’s Soldier Field. In addition to erecting a replica of his childhood home—it is a hometown show, after all, and the album is named after his late mother Donda West—West, masked and dressed in all black, decided to bring out Marilyn Manson and DaBaby during the performance art piece. The three posed together on the stoop of the home, underneath a giant cross, a

Henri, which is expected to slam New England starting late Saturday, strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane. It could be the first hurricane to hit the region in 30 years.

Yes, inflation is up and the stock market is down. But financial experts weigh in on what consumers can do to deal with higher consumer prices and why investors shouldn't panic.

Hurricane, The Fighter, Divided Hurricane Harvey: A fluke or the future? Then, Sen. John McCain fights back; and, is the U.S. still a nation divided? Oprah Winfrey reports.

Hurricane causes dangerous waves, kills surfer A surfer near Malibu was pulled unconscious from the water today. Waves are reaching as high as two-story buildings. Teri Okita reports.

Weakening Hurricane Arthur makes way up East Coast The first hurricane ever recorded striking the U.S. on the Fourth of July is bearing down on the coast of Massachusetts. In Boston, WBZ-TV’s chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as the hurricane moves up the East Coast.

Hurricane Arthur intensifies as it nears North Carolina coast The season’s first hurricane is likely to bring heavy rain, strong winds and high surf to the East Coast. WBZ-TV's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as Hurricane Arthur makes landfall.