Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Helene latest: Live updates from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas
The death toll from Helene continues to rise as floodwaters force evacuations and wreak havoc on the Southeast U.S.
The death toll from Helene continues to rise as floodwaters force evacuations and wreak havoc on the Southeast U.S.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Hurricane Helene an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm on track to Florida
Hurricane Helene has made landfall along Florida's Nature Coast.
Hurricane Helene has made landfall along Florida's Nature Coast.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
Governor DeSantis addresses Hurricane Helene
Governor Ron DeSantis gave a press conference in Tallahassee, Florida near the Big Bend Gulf coast region of the state that is expected to take the full force of Hurricane Helene tonight.
Governor Ron DeSantis gave a press conference in Tallahassee, Florida near the Big Bend Gulf coast region of the state that is expected to take the full force of Hurricane Helene tonight.
Watch: Pro-Trump boaters speed down flooded Tampa street
With South Tampa’s iconic roadway under water thanks to Hurricane Helene, a trio of Donald Trump supporters grabbed the opportunity to boat their way along Bayshore Boulevard on Thursday.
With South Tampa’s iconic roadway under water thanks to Hurricane Helene, a trio of Donald Trump supporters grabbed the opportunity to boat their way along Bayshore Boulevard on Thursday.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Tim Walz's name spelled wrong on some Florida ballots
More than 250 general election ballots from a county in Florida misspelled the name of Vice Presidential running mate and Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as “Tom" Walz, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
More than 250 general election ballots from a county in Florida misspelled the name of Vice Presidential running mate and Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as “Tom" Walz, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Watch: Florida 'manic woman' hits deputy with car outside sheriff’s office
A woman was arrested in Florida after striking Deputy Bruce Fowler with her car outside the Lee County Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Fort Myers.
A woman was arrested in Florida after striking Deputy Bruce Fowler with her car outside the Lee County Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Fort Myers.
Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
DOJ seeks attempted assassination charge against suspect accused of staking out Trump at golf course
Ryan Routh, the man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course, allegedly left behind a note saying that he intended to kill the former president.
Ryan Routh, the man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course, allegedly left behind a note saying that he intended to kill the former president.
Man catches suspected thief inside parked car: ‘I was terrified’
Julio Solano captured the suspect on camera after finding him inside his vehicle in a Miami parking garage on Monday.
Julio Solano captured the suspect on camera after finding him inside his vehicle in a Miami parking garage on Monday.
Video shows where Trump assassination suspect lay in wait outside golf course
Video shows the area where Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through a fence as the former president was playing golf over the weekend.
Video shows the area where Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through a fence as the former president was playing golf over the weekend.
Donald Trump meets with Florida deputies who detained alleged assassination suspect: 'I'm still here'
Former President Donald Trump met with the Florida deputies who helped detain Ryan Wesley Routh, the man suspected in a foiled assassination attempt of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.
Former President Donald Trump met with the Florida deputies who helped detain Ryan Wesley Routh, the man suspected in a foiled assassination attempt of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.
Photos: Failed Trump assassin's vantage point was no secret – paparazzi have staked out tree line for years
The tree line at the Trump International Golf Club has been known for years to be a vantage point for photographers looking to catch a glimpse of the former president and other VIPs.
The tree line at the Trump International Golf Club has been known for years to be a vantage point for photographers looking to catch a glimpse of the former president and other VIPs.
DeSantis signs executive order for Florida to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday to assign the Office of Statewide Prosecutor in Florida to investigate the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday to assign the Office of Statewide Prosecutor in Florida to investigate the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
WATCH: Body cam video shows deputies arresting Ryan Routh, alleged suspect in Trump assassination attempt
On Monday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office released body cam video of Ryan Routh, the alleged suspect in the Trump assassination attempt, being taken into custody.
On Monday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office released body cam video of Ryan Routh, the alleged suspect in the Trump assassination attempt, being taken into custody.