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Local
1 year ago
Ocala families and businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton, stock up on supplies

With Hurricane Milton looming, Ocala resident Pat Henyon and his wife, a seasoned “prepper,” are getting their family and businesses ready, while local stores like Lowe’s experience a surge in demand for hurricane supplies from evacuees across the state.

Local
1 year ago
Duke Energy Florida stages workers nearby impact areas to prepare for “catastrophic” Hurricane Milton

The company has laid out safety protocols for North Central Florida residents to follow once the hurricane arrives.

Local
1 year ago
NEW INFO: More counties added to mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Check for new counties being added – the latest is Lake County.

Local
1 year ago
North Central Florida races to clear Hurricane Helene debris ahead of Milton’s landfall

Closing times for landfills and satellite stations may vary based on changing weather conditions.

Local
1 year ago
RTS bus service updates: Routes, reduced services, and free fare amid storm conditions

RTS will provide transportation to local storm shelters, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center.

Community
1 year ago
McIntosh 1890s Festival canceled due to hurricane-related issues

This is one of the rare occasions in the festival’s history when it has been canceled, including the cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County residents brace for Hurricane Milton’s wrath, filling more than just sandbags

Amid mounds of sand, people with shovels and a determined spirit were preparing for a storm with a violent and unpleasant demeanor, that seems to be on a direct path toward the 352.

Local
1 year ago
Florida mobilizes 8,000 troops in preparation for Hurricane Milton

Governor DeSantis was at Florida Horse Park earlier today to talk about the preparation efforts ahead of the monster storm.

Local
1 year ago
City officials consider curfew with Hurricane Milton’s approach

The city says that the curfew would focus on the times when the storm is expected to be the most dangerous.

Local
1 year ago
Comcast opens 261,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

Comcast says that these hotspots are open to everyone, not just Xfinity customers.