'Big Noon Kickoff' features UCF-Colorado matchup

Hurricane Helene couldn’t dampen the excitement surrounding FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff” as UCF prepares to host Colorado this weekend. The event has drawn national attention, and the energy on campus is palpable.

Inside Hurricane Helene: Hundreds of lightning strikes

The @403rdWingAir Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew into, through, and above Hurricane Helene as it rapidly intensified across the Gulf of Mexico, before making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane over Florida's Big Bend region. The Hunters shared video of what Hurricane Helene looked like at night. Dozens, if not hundreds, of lightning flashes appear in video shared.

Helene damage prevents many from returning home

Cedar Key is struggling to recover after an 8-foot storm surge submerged much of the coastal town, leaving widespread devastation. One resident kept an eye on her home through a surveillance camera during the storm.

Tree downed by Helene crashes through school bus

It was a close call in Altamonte Springs on Friday morning when a tree downed by Hurricane Helene came crashing through a school bus window, missing a young boy’s head by mere inches.

Gov. DeSantis provides update on Helene damage

Gov. Ron DeSantis spent the better part of Friday surveying damage left by Hurricane Helene. The powerful Category 4 hurricane made landfall late Thursday along Florida's Nature Coast in Taylor County.

Hurricane Helene tosses boats near Florida coast

Hurricane Helene didn't make landfall near Tampa or St. Petersburg, but storm surge and wind from Helene still did a number on Florida's Gulf coast. Video from the City of Treasure Island showed several damaged boats along the Treasure Island Causeway. Several large boats were thrown into homes.

Hurricane Helene damage: Sarasota County storm surge

St. Armands Key and Lido Key in Sarasota County, Florida experienced significant flooding and storm surger as Hurricane Helene made its way up the Gulf coast. Drone video shared by Sarasota Police Department shows the extensive flooding in St. Armands Key.

Roof wrapped around pole after Hurricane Helene pummels Florida

FOX 35's Manny Martinez is in Taylor County, Florida, not far from where Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, looking at the damage in wake of the storm's powerful force. Helene made landfall about 10 miles from Perry, Florida. Manny found part of a church's roof about a block away, including a piece that was clearly wrapped around a power pole.

Hurricane Helene aftermath: Tree falls on home in Marion County

Hurricane Helene made landfall at a powerful Cat. 4 near Perry, Florida, in the state's Big Bend region on Thursday night. Now that the storm has crossed, we're getting a look at the storm damage in the aftermath of Helene. Some trees and branches fell on homes in Ocala, Marion County.

Hurricane Helene: Family with baby rescued from Georgia flooding

Torrential rain from Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in Buckhead, Georgia, near Atlanta. A family, including a baby, sought refuge on the roof of their vehicle as floodwaters rose. Rescue crews eventually saved them, and they are reported to be in good condition.