A baby that was born prematurely during Hurricane Irma was found dead in his mother’s car last week, as reported by PalmBeachPost. The newborn was discovered four days after his birth, last Thursday. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) records allege that the child’s mother went to a West Palm …
The driver had the full support of local police to donate plywood to distressed residents
Surveillance cameras reportedly caught looters crashing into Tampa, Florida, storefronts and stealing various items amid Hurricane Irma According to WTSP, a reward is being offered for information about the looters who struck Teresa’s Food Market late Sunday. Authorities believe the four suspects used a white four-door Ford F-150—which was stolen earlier in the day—to break into …
Jacksonville, Florida, police stopped two alleged looters who were reportedly trying to take a large light pole in the middle of an intersection in broad daylight. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office posted a photo on Facebook of the shirtless suspects and the SUV they drove, with a grey light pole loaded on top of the vehicle. …
Carbon monoxide and nursing home deaths reported after Irma
Employees at a Florida Pizza Hut are speaking out against their manager who apparently told them they would face consequences if they didn’t show up to work during Hurricane Irma. The Washington Post reports that the manager of a Jacksonville Pizza Hut became so determined to keep pizza sales going during the dangerous weather of …
At least two people have reportedly overdosed at Hurricane Irma emergency shelters in Palm Beach County. According to WPTV, reporters staying at the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center said that firefighters are assessing overdoses but could confirm at least two so far. “There have been two overdoses,” Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg …
Authorities arrested at least a dozen people in Florida on Sunday for looting, including nine people caught on camera while reportedly stealing from a sporting goods store in Fort Lauderdale. ABC10 reports that that looters were caught breaking into the Simon’s Sportswear store in Fort Lauderdale. Cameras showed looters walking into the store via a busted storefront …
A Florida deputy and corrections officer have died after crashing into one another in Hardee County on Sunday, as reported by WFLA. According to The Washington Post, Deputy Julie Bridges (pictured left), 43, was a 13-year veteran with the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office and had completed an overnight shift in an evacuation shelter. The paper says …
By TAMARA LUSH and JAY REEVES, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Announcing itself with roaring 130 mph winds, Hurricane Irma plowed into the mostly emptied-out Florida Keys early Sunday for the start of what could be a slow, ruinous march up the state’s west coast toward the heavily populated Tampa-St. Petersburg area. “Pray, pray …
A number of webcams are showing live feeds as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida. Please note that livestreams may go down as weather conditions worsen. Here’s where you can watch the storm: — Southernmost Beach Resort Beach & Pier in Key West: — Southernmost point buoy, Key West: — Rooftop of Two Friends Restaurant in Key …
By TAMARA LUSH and JAY REEVES, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Irma’s leading edge brought hurricane-force winds to the Florida Keys late Saturday, bending palm trees and spitting rain as the storm swirled north with 120 mph (190 kph) winds on a projected new track that could expose St. Petersburg — not Miami or …
