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Local
1 year ago
Duke Energy increases worker count to 16,000 in preparation for Hurricane Milton

The company encourages its 2 million customers to take “appropriate safety measures” as Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida’s Gulf Coast.

State
1 year ago
Governor DeSantis urges final preparations as Hurricane Milton nears Florida landfall

Governor Ron DeSantis pressed Florida residents to finalize their hurricane preparations by Tuesday as Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast with landfall expected Wednesday night.

Local
1 year ago
City of Gainesville issues critical updates on ordinance changes, trash collection, and services ahead of Hurricane Milton

Information on sandbag operations, facility closures, parking, flood reporting and other additional resources in the City of Gainesville can be found here.

Local
1 year ago
SILVER ALERT: Deputies are searching for 85-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Lake County Sheriff Deputies say 85-year-old Nancy Elizabeth Love was reported missing from her residence on Monday night after leaving the house earlier in the day to go to Publix.

Local
1 year ago
How to secure your boat before Hurricane Milton: 7 essential tips for boaters to prepare for the storm

The FWC urges boat owners to secure their vessels immediately as Hurricane Milton approaches, sharing critical tips for safeguarding boats against storm damage.

Local
1 year ago
FDOT activates emergency shoulder use as Hurricane Milton approaches, aims to ease evacuation traffic

FDOT activated Emergency Shoulder Use on I-4 and I-75 to help manage traffic as residents evacuate, with large trucks, buses, and trailers excluded from using the shoulder lanes.

Local
1 year ago
Stay safe during Hurricane Milton: Critical alerts, emergency info, and resources county-by-county

Sign up for the Alert system in your county to receive critical information during Hurricane Milton.

Local
1 year ago
Governor Ron DeSantis suspends tolls as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida

Tolls will be waived for seven days beginning 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Local
1 year ago
Pilot Flying J Travel Centers stay open as Hurricane Milton approaches

As Hurricane Milton nears, Pilot Flying J locations in Gainesville and Ocala will remain open to provide fuel, meals, and essentials to travelers, ensuring they can stay prepared during the storm.