Hurricane Helene: Seminole County updates & information
As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Seminole County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.
Seminole County EOC update on Hurricane Helene
Seminole County officials held a press conference to provide emergency information ahead of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane over Florida's Big Bend region.
Hurricane Helene: Central Florida county-by-county emergency information, resources
Here’s a county-by-county look at Hurricane Helene closings, cancelations, evacuations, and other important updates.
Tracking Hurricane Helene: DeSantis gives update ahead of Florida landfall
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state emergency management officials provide an update Wednesday morning ahead of projected Hurricane Helene's landfall in Florida.
How large will future Hurricane Helene be?
Helene is expected to be a large hurricane in size – perhaps ranking among the 90% percentile among typical hurricanes of the area, officials say.
Tips on how to properly use sandbags
FOX 35's Marley Capper shares tips on how to properly use sandbags to protect your home from flooding.
Tropical Storm Helene: Where to get sandbags in Central Florida
Looking for sandbags near you ahead of the storm? Here's sandbag locations around Central Florida.
Brevard County approves new lifeguard funding plan
In a decision aimed at keeping swimmers safe, the Brevard County Commission voted Tuesday on how to fund lifeguard services for the upcoming fiscal year.
Orlando woman arrested after hit-and-run involving bicyclist
Newly released video from the Orlando Police Department shows the moment a woman struck a bicyclist with her car and continued driving.
Port Canaveral could see delays from Helene
Central Florida's Atlantic Coast will feel some impacts from Helene as the storm approaches the state's Big Bend region. Strong winds from the incoming storm could lead to a shutdown of Port Canaveral.
Seminole County residents stock up on sandbags
More than half a dozen sandbag filling locations are open in Seminole County as residents prepare for Helene.
Lake County residents make preparations for Helene
Residents in Lake County are busy preparing for Hurricane Helene, stocking up on essential supplies, and filling their gas tanks in anticipation of potential power outages and flooding.
Seminole County preps for Helene as flooding concerns grow
Seminole County is especially worried about the soon-to-be Hurricane Helene because they have only just recovered from flooding in different spots all over the city.
Amendment 1 could make Florida school board elections partisan
Florida's Amendment 1, set to appear on the November ballot, could make school board elections partisan starting in 2026.
Edgewater residents brace for potential flooding
Residents in Edgewater are filling sandbags and preparing for potential flooding as Tropical Storm Helene looms. Homeowners, feeling concerned, nervous, and frustrated, are taking steps to protect their homes after weeks of anxiety.
County to sell land once planned for Pulse museum
A plot of land on Kaley Street, once slated for the National Pulse Museum, is going up for sale. Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to put the property on the market.
Porch pirate dressed as fake Amazon delivery worker
Neighbors in Apopka say a porch pirate is targeting homes dressed as an Amazon delivery worker. Instead of spending Monday afternoon programming his wife's new iPhone 16, Gordon Hudak was filing a police report after just being the target of a suspected porch pirate in a bold disguise.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Suspect arrested after youth football coach shot
Melbourne police officers arrested an alleged shooter days after a local youth football coach was gunned down in front of families.
Brevard County update on Tropical Storm Helene
Brevard County provided an update on its preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall Thursday over Florida.