Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Watch: Drone video from inside Hurricane Helene
A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend region near Perry as powerful Cat 4 storm
Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm on track to Florida
Hurricane Helene has made landfall along Florida's Nature Coast.
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Florida police give morbid advice to those who didn’t evacuate for Helene’s historic storm surge
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the Big Bend of Florida is taking the dire step of asking residents who chose not to heed mandatory evacuation warnings for Hurricane Helene to write their name on their bodies in permanent marker.
Florida's west coast at risk due to Hurricane Helene
Strong storm surge and gale force winds from Hurricane Helene have Florida residents on edge as the storm moves closer to landfall. FOX 10's Caroline Elliott has more.
Hurricane Helene barreling towards the U.S.
Hurricane Helene is gaining strength, and it is setting its sights on the Big Bend region of Florida. Nearly all of the state is under weather alert, and warning are extending into Georgia and the Carolinas. Reporter Olivianna Calmes has more.
Hurricane Helene barrels towards Florida
New video shows heavy rains from the storm's outer bands soaking the Miami area. On its current track, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Thursday evening as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of at least 115 mph. After landfall, Helene is forecast to slow down and turn northwest, moving over the Southeast through Friday and Saturday.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene builds strength while approaching Florida
Helene strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it advances toward landfall in Florida.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
Tim Walz's name spelled wrong on some Florida ballots
More than 250 general election ballots from a county in Florida misspelled the name of Vice Presidential running mate and Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as “Tom" Walz, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Ryan Wesley Routh charged with assassination attempt of Trump
Ryan Wesley Routh has been indicted on charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after allegedly staking out the former president for 12 hours at his Florida golf course.
Watch: Florida 'manic woman' hits deputy with car outside sheriff’s office
A woman was arrested in Florida after striking Deputy Bruce Fowler with her car outside the Lee County Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Fort Myers.
Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Man catches suspected thief inside parked car: ‘I was terrified’
Julio Solano captured the suspect on camera after finding him inside his vehicle in a Miami parking garage on Monday.