Tree falls on Ocala home due to Hurricane Helene winds
FOX 35's Marie Edinger spoke to a woman whose home had been destroyed after a tree fell on the roof due to the strong winds rolling through from Hurricane Helene.
Search and rescue teams stage for Helene recovery
Search and rescue teams across Florida are ready to act after Hurricane Helene hits the state. Several teams are pre-staging near the path of the powerful Category 4 hurricane.
Hurricane Helene: Cars crossing Matlacha Bridge as waves crash onto street
Cars are passing over the Matlacha Bridge in Lee County as the waves from Hurricane Helene crash onto the road.
Flights may be impacted by Hurricane Helene
Travelers were monitoring flights in and out of Orlando International Airport as Hurricane Helene approached Florida.
Tracking Hurricane Helene: Governor Ron DeSantis holds press conference
Governor Ron DeSantis provided the latest updates alongside the Florida Division of Emergency Management as Hurricane Helene strengthens.
Hurricane Helene: Seminole County provides updates
Seminole County provides updates as Hurricane Helene approaches the Florida Big Bend.
Hurricane Helene: Orange County officials provide updates, Schools set to reopen tomorrow
Orange County Mayor Demmings provided updates as Florida braces for Hurricane Helene. Orange County schools announced that they are set to reopen tomorrow.
Hurricane Helene: High winds and potential tree damage
FOX 35's Marley Capper spoke with an arborist in Mount Dora about the high winds and potential tree damage. He also explained the best way to prevent damage and emergency services residents can use.
Hurricane Helene: FOX 35's Manny Martinez heads to the Big Bend
FOX 35's Manny Martinez heads to Florida's Big Bend as Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall their Thursday evening.
Hurricane Helene: Latest updates from the National Hurricane Center
FOX 35 spoke with the National Hurricane Center as Hurricane Helene moves through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall Thursday evening.
Hurricane Helene: Shadow Bay neighborhood prepares for storm flooding
Longwood woman who filled neighborhood drains with cement attempts to clear water before Hurricane Helene. The neighborhood has been dealing with extensive flooding due to storms and the drains being filled with concrete. The woman has been directed by a judge to fix the drainage pipes.
Hurricane Helene: People getting in last minute fishing at Port Canaveral
FOX 35's Esther Bower spoke to some people getting in some last minute fishing before Hurricane Helene makes expected landfall Thursday evening.
Citrus County residents grab last minute supplies as Hurricane Helene approaches
FOX 35's David Martin spoke to Citrus County residents outside a local Winn-Dixie as Hurricane Helene moves through the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane is expected to make landfall Thursday evening.
Tracking Hurricane Helene: Governor DeSantis Thursday 9AM press conference
FOX 35 storm team is continuing to track Hurricane Helene as it makes it's way to Florida.
Where is Hurricane Helene projected to make landfall?
What is the projected path for Hurricane Helene? Will it make landfall in Tallahassee, Florida? Michael Brennan, the director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, explains.
Hurricane Helene: Central Florida storm impacts
Although Hurricane Helene is not projected to make a direct hit in Central Florida, due to the large size of the storm, impacts will still be felt. Those impacts could lead to a tornado threat and power outages.
Will Hurricane Helene hit Tallahassee, Florida?
The forecast cone for Hurricane Helene appeared to narrow on Thursday morning, indicating increased confidence in its projected path toward Tallahassee, Florida.
VIDEO: Inside the eye of Hurricane Helene
NOAA's Hurricane Hunters flew inside the eye of Hurricane Helene on Wednesday morning to gather data on its strength. Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood shared video from inside NOAA's WP-3D Orion, also known as "Miss Piggy." Helene came a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday, and is forecast to rapidly intentify over the next several hours to potential become a major Category 4 hurricane. It is expected to make landfall near Florida's Big Bend region by Thursday night.
Watch: Impressive shelf cloud as Hurricane Helene impacts Florida
FOX 35's David Martin and Paulo Almeida captured video of an impressive shelf cloud in Cedar Key, Florida, as an outer rainband from Hurricane Helene began to cross the state. Hurricane Helene is currently a Category 1 storm, but is forecast to become a major Category 4 hurricane before making landfall near Florida's Big Bend region.
Orlando hotels accepting Hurricane Helene evacuees
Central Florida hotels are helping anyone who is trying to get out of the forecast path of Hurricane Helene.