Toby White, of Milton, Florida, was arrested Saturday in connection with the stabbing death of Lucy Reed, 77, who authorities say was killed in front of her husband last week. She was taken to Santa Rosa Hospital,
While Duke and Tampa Electric would start collecting the money in March, they would ultimately have to justify all of the storm-related expenses and refund any excess amounts of money they collect.
The winter storm that moved through Florida on Tuesday into Wednesday is one for the record books, smashing the previous all-time high for snowfall in the Sunshine State.
Anna Maria Island -- located midway between Sarasota and Tampa, but a world apart from either – continues to recover from back-to-back hurricanes.
If confirmed, Florida had its highest snowfall total since 1954. As many as 15,000 Duke Energy customers lost power at one point.
There were 18,000 Florida homes without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Governor’s Office. Some 20,000 have already been restored after losing power across the state during the storm. “Extreme Cold Warnings” remain in effect for most of the Panhandle through Thursday morning.
Millions of people across the Southeast — particularly older adults living with low incomes — have faced immense challenges as they rebuild.'
Florida's 24-hour snowfall record has been surpassed as a "historic" winter storm swept along the Gulf Coast. Although the record-breaking snow—a somewhat rare sight in Florida—may be impressive to behold, heavy winter weather can disrupt travel and create hazardous driving conditions.
A falling crane damaged an office building during Hurricane Milton. A Times investigation revealed gaps in oversight.
According to Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson, White stole a vehicle from an industrial area after the murder. He was initially chased in Alachua County, but he wasn’t identified as a murder suspect at the time, which led to the chase being called off.
ABC Action News has fielded complaints from neighbors near Zephyrhills and Dade City who say their subdivisions remain flooded.
Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.