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WEATHER ALERT

A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 6 regions in the area

HURRICANES


MONDAY HUDDLE: Is Florida State the best team in the country?

3 key takeaways from the stateโ€™s football scene -- and a glimpse at whatโ€™s to come next week.

Hurricane Idalia: Photos depict damage to Floridaโ€™s Gulf Coast

Power outages, flooding and vicious storm surge will likely take a while for citizens to recover from.

Hurricane Idalia: Watch live Florida beach cams as storm hits region

Take a look below at some of the live cameras in cities throughout Florida as the state prepares for Idalia to strike.

Going Ringside Ep. 26: The rise of Anoaโ€™i family

In this episode of Going Ringside we chronicle the rise of The Rock & Roman Reigns' family, the Anoa'is.

Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzy

The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers are taking their on-ice Metropolitan Division rivalry to paper.

Panic buying: The unintended impact of wiping shelves ahead of a storm

No matter how many times we warn people not to panic buy ahead of a storm, we see it nearly every time a tropical system could possibly head our way.

Why the tropics are suddenly active, when June systems are extremely rare

The tropics in the Atlantic have become very active. Tropical Storm Bret formed Monday evening and a second system is becoming likely to develop by midweek. But itโ€™s not just active. Itโ€™s historically active in a region where June systems are extremely rare.

Tropical Storm Bret moving away from Lesser Antilles

Tropical Storm Bret continued to strengthen Wednesday morning as it moved westward toward the Lesser Antilles.

Tropical Depression No. 3 forms in the open Atlantic

Tropical Depression 3 formed Monday morning in the open waters of the Atlantic.

How tracking, predicting hurricanes has changed in the last 100 years

Tracking and predicting storms has drastically improved in the last 100 years.

Here are the storm names for the 2023 hurricane season

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, which means a new list for named storms will be active.

New evacuation maps in place for coastal Southeast Georgia

Camden and Glynn counties unveiled brand new evacuation maps for the 2023 hurricane season.

JEA trimming trees on Jacksonvilleโ€™s northside to prepare for hurricane season

JEA will be trimming trees in an effort to keep power lines up as we get closer to hurricane season. It's also done to improve safety for people on Jacksonville's northside.

NOAA forecasts average 2023 hurricane season; 5-9 hurricanes predicted

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

Storms gone. Whatโ€™s next? Hereโ€™s what to do.

After a tropical storm or hurricane exits, there is always an urge to get back to your residence, inspect the damage and begin to put the pieces back together.

Stay prepared: How to get weather alerts during a storm

Many people pay close attention to weather forecasts leading up to a tropical storm or hurricane, but itโ€™s very important to pay close attention to forecasts and alerts during the storm.

What to do when a hurricane threatens

When a tropical storm or hurricane threatens Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, it is important to take action quickly long before the storm arrives. While long-term planning is important, there are some key things that need to be accomplished in the short-term.

What the forecast cone doesnโ€™t tell you

One thing most people think of during hurricane season is the famous forecast cone. The cone was developed in 2002 by the National Hurricane Center to help convey the future movement of the system and the uncertainty in the track. But there are a lot of important details the forecast cone does not tell us.

Hereโ€™s where you can see the Hurricane Hunters next week

If youโ€™ve always wanted to get up close with Hurricane Hunters aircrafts and the pilots and meteorologists that fly them, next week is your chance.

Some new satellites are about to study hurricanes

Some new satellites are about to get observe tropical storms and hurricanes up close and in-depth. NASA will be launching new weather tracking satellites later this month on a low Earth orbit.

A look at the new hurricane forecast cone for 2023

Did you know every year the forecast cone changes? And we now know what the cone will look like in 2023.

Cavinder twins say they're leaving Miami after 1 season

For Haley and Hanna Cavinder, the Elite Eight apparently was enough and their time at Miami is over.

Bad start, big hole lead to end of Miami's Final Four run

Miami earned its way to the Final Four in part by having one of the nationโ€™s best offenses with multiple options for hitting big shots.

A 'Clutch' tip helps Miller, Miami reach 1st Final Four

Jordan Miller entered the transfer portal two years ago and wasn't immediately on Miami's radar.

Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four

Jordan Miller scored 27 points and made a series of crucial foul shots down the stretch as Miami rallied to an 88-81 victory over Texas for a spot in the Final Four.

Miami's mad March sees men, women programs in Elite 8

Miami is putting its reputation as a football school on the back burner.

Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out

Nijel Pack and Miami hit shots from near and far against the stingiest defense in the country to beat Houston 89-75 in the Sweet 16, leaving the NCAA Tournament without a single No. 1 seed among its final eight teams for the first time since seeding began in 1979.

Le by BK grad Jasmyne Roberts, Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8

Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the programโ€™s first trip to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.

Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8

Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the programโ€™s first trip to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.

Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March Madness

Destiny Harden made a shot in the lane with 3.5 seconds left to send ninth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Indiana 70-68, lifting the Hurricanes to their first Sweet 16 since 1992.

In NIL-era first, NCAA gives Miami probation for violation

The NCAA has handed down a name, image and likeness-related penalty for the first time.

No. 14 Miami wins 9th straight, topping Notre Dame 76-65

Nigel Pack scored 21 points in his home state to lead No. 14 Miami over Notre Dame 76-65.

How rare are December tropical systems?

Hurricane season may have come to a close, but there could be another tropical system in December.

Florida beach erosion uncovers wooden ship from 1800s

Severe beach erosion from two late-season hurricanes has helped uncover what appears to be a wooden ship dating from the 1800s on Florida's East Coast.

Florida lawmakers set to meet on ailing insurance market

The Florida Legislature will meet next week for a special session on property insurance and property tax relief in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

Atlantic hurricane season ends with 14 named storms

An Atlantic hurricane season with 14 named storms has ended, leaving residents in the Florida Keys to celebrate even as others around Florida and Puerto Rico continue to deal with the damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona.

Wednesday is the last day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. The storms that left a lasting mark on Florida

Today is the last day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season and what a year itโ€™s been.

The similarity between 2022 & 2004 hurricanes in Florida

Itโ€™s been an active 2022 hurricane season in Florida, with both Ian and Nicole slamming the state.

Climate Migration: Filipino families to flee amid typhoons

Nearly a decade after one of the country's deadliest disasters, families in the Philippines are still adjusting to their new reality.

NASA's moon rocket on track for Wednesday launch attempt

NASA is counting down to this week's planned liftoff of its new moon rocket after an evaluation of hurricane damage.

After hurricanes, program aims to help alleviate stress

People who work in hurricane-affected areas often talk about the stress the long rebuilding process can take on people and the anxiety stirred up during hurricane season.

Duval County death attributed to Nicole, state officials say

Days after Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Vero Beach, state officials updated the deaths attributed to the storm to include one in Duval County.

NASA: Moon rocket endured hurricane, set for 1st test flight

NASA says its moon rocket needs only minor repairs after enduring a hurricane and is on track for liftoff next week.

PHOTOS: Hurricane Nicole leaves big mess for residents to clean up

While Nicole was only a Category 1 storm, it still did enough damage to leave residents with a big clean-up ahead.

Rains from Nicole douse eastern US from Georgia to Canada

Tropical Storm Nicole is now a depression dumping heavy rain in places from Georgia to southern Canada.

Tropical Storm Nicole weakens to depression, reaches Georgia

Tropical Storm Nicole has weakened to a tropical depression as it crosses the Florida Panhandle on its way north into Georgia.

WATCH: Live Florida beach cams as Hurricane Nicole slams into east coast

Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.

Nassau County sheriff reminds residents to โ€˜know your zoneโ€™ as Nicole triggers evacuation order for some areas

Speaking during an afternoon news conference Wednesday, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said residents in Zone A and D remain under an evacuation order ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.

Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm

A Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trumpโ€™s Mar-a-Lago club.

NASA launch of moon rocket delayed again by tropical weather

NASA is again postponing the launch of its new moon rocket because of a storm threatening the Florida coast.

Tropical Storm Nicole churns toward Bahamas, Florida

Tropical Storm Nicole is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane as it churns toward the northwestern Bahamas and Floridaโ€™s Atlantic coastline.

US: Federal aid to Florida for Hurricane Ian tops $2B

Federal officials say U.S. aid to Florida for recovery from Hurricane Ian has topped the $2 billion mark.

MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Miamiโ€™s Mario Cristobal after blowout loss to FSU?

Three key takeaways from the stateโ€™s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at whatโ€™s to come next week.

Miami coach Katie Meier suspended for 1st 3 games of season

Miami womenโ€™s basketball coach Katie Meier has been suspended for the first three games of the season while the school cooperates with an NCAA probe.

Florida election officials wary of potential tropical system

Election officials in some Florida counties are urging people to vote early where possible as potentially severe weather threatens the state on Election Day.

Travisโ€™ 3 TD passes help Florida State rout Miami 45-3

Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes, Trey Benson ran for 128 yards and two scores as Florida State became bowl-eligible with a 45-3 rout over Miami. The Seminoles (6-3, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) outgained the Hurricanes (4-5, 2-3) 456-188 and were never threatened after a 31-3 lead at halftime. Travis completed 10 of 12 passes for 202 yards before being removed early in the fourth quarter. Florida State exceeded 200 yards rushing for the fourth straight game with 225. Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke re-aggravated an injury to his right throwing shoulder early in the second quarter. He returned for the next drive but left for good after another errant pass missed its target.

Tropical Depression Lisa crosses into southern Mexico

Tropical Depression Lisa has moved into southern Mexico a day after making landfall as a hurricane in the Central American nation of Belize and heading inland over northern Guatemala.

Hurricane Lisa makes landfall in Belize in Central America

Hurricane Lisa has made landfall on the Caribbean coast of Belize.

Former Latin American leaders urge U.S. change on Cuba

Eighteen former Latin American and Caribbean leaders have signed a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden asking the United States to remove its six-decade embargo on Cuba in the wake of devastation inflicted on the island by Hurricane Ian.

Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida

Hurricane Ian not only ravaged southwest Florida on land but was destructive underwater as well.

Hurricane Martin expected to become post-tropical

Hurricane Martin is intensifying in the open waters of the North Atlantic.

MONDAY HUDDLE: Central Florida now carrying banner as stateโ€™s only ranked team

Three key takeaways from the stateโ€™s football scene this weekend.

US storm survivors: We need money faster, less red tape

Survivors of storms that pounded several U.S. states say the nationโ€™s disaster aid system is broken and they want less red tape to get relief money.

Hurricane Ian's lucrative cleanup deals generate new storm

It has been a month since Hurricane Ian ravaged southwest Florida.

Crisis-stricken Cuba caught between ally Russia, nearby U.S.

Hurricane Ian caused an island-wide blackout when it tore through western Cuba in late September.

WATCH: Solutions to hurricanes, political debate, brain-eating amoebas, and more

Our Solutionaries team has been working hard to find solutions for many issues plaguing our communities.

Ian's damage to Florida agriculture as high as $1.8 billion

Hurricane Ian caused as much as $1.8 billion in damages to Florida agriculture last month.

A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida

Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall โ€” and perhaps beyond โ€” as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate.

Manatee County agriculture takes big hit from Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida at the worst possible time for many in the agricultural community, cutting a path through Floridaโ€™s citrus belt and hitting tomato fields just before the start of seasonal harvests.

Hurricane Roslyn makes landfall in Mexico, avoids resorts

Former Hurricane Roslyn slammed into a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.

Major Hurricane Roslyn heads for hit on Mexico's coast

Hurricane Roslyn has grown to Category 4 force as it heads for a collision with Mexicoโ€™s Pacific coast, likely north of the resort of Puerto Vallarta.

Hurricane Roslyn heads for weekend hit on Mexico's coast

Hurricane Roslyn is moving off Mexicoโ€™s Pacific coast, with forecasters predictng a weekend landfall between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.

Florida governor issues executive order to extend property tax deadlines for homes, business damaged by Hurricane Ian

The Florida Legislature will hold a special session before the end of the year to consider providing property tax relief for people and businesses whose property was destroyed by Hurricane Ian.

Sanibel Island causeway washed out by Ian reopens early

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reopening of the causeway linking Sanibel Island to the mainland that was washed out by Hurricane Ian.

Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria amid Ian concerns

Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.

Puerto Rico struggles to recover after hurricane razed crops

Puerto Rico's agriculture minister says Hurricane Fiona destroyed $159 million worth of crops in Puerto Rico when it hit a month ago, decimating fields of plantains, bananas and other crops.

Report: Hurricane Ian farm loss could reach $1.56B

A new report finds preliminary agriculture losses in Florida from Hurricane Ianโ€™s high winds and drenching rains could reach $1.56 billion, with citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations hit the hardest.

Lessons from Hurricane Michael being applied to Ian recovery

Southwest Florida is getting some advice from the Florida Panhandle as it moves ahead after Hurricane Ian.

After Hurricane Ian, Florida citrus and agriculture struggle

The thousands of oranges scattered on the ground by Hurricane Ianโ€™s fierce winds are only the start of the disaster for citrus growers.

Renowned pianist Fats Domino has street renamed in his honor

The New Orleans street where one of the founders of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll spent most of his life is being renamed in his honor.

DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in three counties where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places and displaced thousands of people.

2 weeks since Hurricane Ian made landfall: What weโ€™ve learned about the storm

Wednesday marks two weeks since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida.

Rough times ahead: Hurricane Ian batters SW Florida economy

Hurricane Ian might have come and gone, but it has done long-term damage to the small businesses of a region heavily dependent on tourists and seasonal residents.

Tropical Storm Karl bringing rain to Mexico

Tropical Storm Karl continues to slowly churn in the Bay of Campeche, with a landfall along Mexicoโ€™s east coast likely.

This Florida city keeps missing hurricanes

It has been an active stretch for hurricanes in Florida in the past seven years.

Florida shrimpers race to get battered fleet back to sea

The seafood industry in southwest Florida is racing against time and the elements to save whatโ€™s left of both a major shrimping fleet and a lifestyle battered by Hurricane Ian.

28 dead as Julia drenches Central America with rainfall

Former hurricane Julia has dissipated, but is drenching Guatemala and El Salvador with rain after reemerging in the Pacific.

Search for victims done, Florida coast aims for Ian recovery

Southwest Florida is looking ahead toward the long slog of recovering from a rare direct hit by a major hurricane.

'Nothing's left': Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind

Survivors of Hurricane Ian face a long emotional road to recover from one of the most damaging storms to hit the U.S. mainland.

Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

A few miles meant the difference between life and death on the Florida coast when Hurricane Ian struck.

Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring, tear down the old plaster walls and install new, flood-resistant materials.

Hurricane Julia hits Nicaragua with torrential rainfall

Hurricane Julia hit Nicaraguaโ€™s central Caribbean coast and dumped torrential rains across Central America before reemerging over the Pacific as a tropical storm.

Residents allowed to return to Florida island slammed by Ian

Residents are being allowed to return to a coastal Florida island that was decimated by Hurricane Ian.

Disasters like Ian pose extra risk for fragile older people

Older people with limited mobility and those with chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable when Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida.

Hurricane Julia near Nicaragua after lashing Colombia island

Hurricane Julia is closing in on Nicaraguaโ€™s central Caribbean coast after lashing Colombiaโ€™s San Andres island in a near pass soon after strengthening from a tropical storm.

Lost wedding ring found in brush pile after Hurricane Ian

Ashley Garner had given up on ever seeing her wedding ring again.

Hurricane Ian drowning victim was "the best big brother"

Construction worker Craig Steven Markgraff Jr. was last seen clinging to a tree as rising waters from Hurricane Ian lashed areas dozens of miles inland from Floridaโ€™s Gulf Coast.

As search goes on, Floridians await OK to survey Ian's wrath

William Wellema drove all the way from New Jersey to Florida's Gulf Coast to see if his vacation home on Fort Myers Beach survived Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ianโ€™s flooding nightmare in Central Florida

Hurricane Ian slammed Southwest Florida with storm surge and extreme winds, but Central Florida dealt with another major impact โ€” historic flooding.

Hurricane leads Allegiant to delay Florida resort opening

The parent of Allegiant Air says it's pushing back the opening of a resort in Florida because of damage from Hurricane Ian.

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