Frustration mounts in Cocoa Beach over FEMA
More than a week after a tornado touched down, frustration is growing among Cocoa Beach residents as they struggle to rebuild their homes and businesses with limited help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
17 tornadoes confirmed in Central Florida, Tampa during Hurricane Milton: NWS
At least 17 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Central Florida and the Tampa Bay region in the hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Tavares couple found dead in home; possible carbon monoxide poisoning from generator, officials says
A Central Florida couple was found dead inside their home at the Tiki Village Mobile Park, with police suspecting a generator as the cause.
Couple dead presumably from carbon monoxide
A Central Florida couple was found dead inside their home at the Tiki Village Mobile Park, with police suspecting a generator as the cause.
Apopka residents near Lake Piedmont face flooding, power outages a week after Hurricane Milton
Residents near Piedmont Lake are grappling with rising floodwaters and prolonged power outages in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Protecting property from flooding might include home-lifting, but it comes with hefty price tag
Many families are struggling with flooded homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, adding to the damage left by previous storms like Helene and even Ian two years ago.
Burglary suspects accused of breaking into and damaging Lake Wales home in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Two people are back behind bars after deputies say they broke into a vacant Lake Wales home ‘to escape Hurricane Milton’ and trashed it.
Second Harvest delivers meals after Hurricane Milton
Thousands still remain without power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida, and others are dealing with flooded roads and homes. One of those areas hit with flooding is Altamonte Springs. Second Harvest Food Bank set up a drive-thru pop-up to hand out pre-made meal kits to those in need.
Florida parents welcome 'miracle baby' born during Hurricane Milton's landfall
The parents of a new baby boy are celebrating his birth, happening within hours of Hurricane Milton's Iandfall in Florida even as the family continues to mourn his grandfather, who died during another hurricane years ago.
Palm Bay released nearly 500,000 gallons of sewage during Hurricane Milton: 'River of poop'
The city of Palm Bay is under fire for dumping almost 500,000 pounds of sewage during Hurricane Milton.
Neighbors dig trench to keep St. Johns River floodwaters out of firefighter's home: 'The water keeps rising'
As the water levels of St. John's River rose on Tuesday, some communities started to flood days after Hurricane Milton.
Abandoned kittens saved during Hurricane Milton: How to help
An animal organization in Brevard County has had to rescue more than a dozen kittens abandoned during Hurricane Milton. FOX 35's Esther Bower learned how the kittens are doing, how many have been rescued, and how people can adopt them once healthy and ready.
Seminole County debris drop off: The rules to know
Do you have debris -- trees, sticks, leaves -- from Hurricane Milton that needs to be picked up or dropped off? Each county has its own debris schedule for yard waste. FOX 35 looks at some of the rules for Seminole County that residents need to know.
Florida wildlife also impacted by Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton impacts huge parts of Florida, flooding roads, homes and neighborhoods, knocking out power, and damaging winds that tore through roofs, siding, and toppled trees. But, Florida wildlife was also impacted. FOX 35's David Martin talks with Nature Wildlife Refuge about the animals they've taken in and the care they're providing to them.
'On an island': Seminole County homeowners flood again
Homeowners in Seminole County are dealing with flooding again after Hurricane Ian (2022) and Hurricane Milton (2024).
Miami Dolphins NFL player helps Hurricane Milton victims
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert grew up in New Smyrna Beach. He returned to Central Florida to help hand out meals, meet people, and sign autographs for those impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Owner of dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton arrested
The owner of a dog, who was found tied to a pole and standing in flooded water during Hurricane Milton, has been arrested and charged with animal abuse. FHP found the dog, now named "Trooper", on Wednesday, hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall near Tampa. The alleged suspect told authorities that he was headed to Georgia to escape the hurricane and admitted to leaving the dog behind.
Florida neighbors preparing for St. Johns River crest
Hurricane Milton is gone, but the rainfall is causing the St. Johns River -- and others -- to rise, which will eventually crest, potentially flooding homes nearby. "How do you prepare for that?" one neighbor told FOX 35. She and neighbors are building a berm to keep the water out and layers of sandbags around their home.
Man accused of tying up dog to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton charged: ‘They will face the music’
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
Flagler County suffers $18.8 million in damages from Hurricane Milton
Flagler County has incurred an estimated $18.8 million in damages from Hurricane Milton, leading officials to urge property owners without adequate insurance to apply for FEMA assistance.