Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.

Hurricanes Milton, Helene: Recovery efforts continue in Florida, NC
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Recovery efforts continue in Florida and North Carolina after Hurricanes Milton and Helene devastated the region. Thousands are still without power in some areas, while cleanup continues. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest.

Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry

Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.

Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade

After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton: Puppy rescued from rubble left behind by storm after owners go unaccounted for

Amid the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, a puppy named Benji was rescued Thursday morning from the rubble of what was once a home in a Florida mobile home retirement community. His owners are among those unaccounted for.

Hurricane Milton live cameras in Florida

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening in Florida, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene pummeled the coastline. 

Fliers land in MN after escaping hurricane in Florida

Those who took the last flights out of Florida before Hurricane Milton hit landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Wednesday night.

FEMA battles misinformation as Hurricane Milton hits Florida

As Hurricane Milton slams Florida's west coast on Wednesday, FEMA officials vowed that misinformation won’t derail efforts to support disaster recovery, urging the public to rely on official guidance and be cautious of false claims circulating about the agency’s role and resources.

Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state

A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.

Hurricane Milton: NOAA research flight through Milton
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FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how scientists get research about hurricanes as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Floridians flee Hurricane Milton, with Minnesotans feeling the effects

Kelly Metevia has lived in Fort Myers, Florida for 17 years, but tomorrow she and her family will be leaving their home to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.

Gov. Walz sending emergency team to help in Florida ahead of Milton

As Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm, as it approaches Florida's Gulf coastline, Minnesota is sending emergency teams to help with recovery efforts.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Minnesotans dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s destructive path claimed at least 51 lives across five states, and hundreds were rescued from flooding and damage. The aftermath left neighborhoods underwater and millions without power.

Next tropical threat brewing in Caribbean with eyes on Gulf as development odds increase

The Southeast is still reeling from Hurricane Helene's deadly punch, but attention will soon need to return to the Caribbean as the tropics’ next act begins to brew, with steadily increasing odds of another tropical system developing within the next week. 

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.