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Hurricane Helene is expected to impact the Tampa Bay area with strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surge, prompting evacuation orders. Traffic conditions are likely to worsen as residents evacuate, and specific bridges will be locked down in preparation for the storm.
Hurricane Helene is set to impact Tampa Bay, causing significant airport delays and cancellations. Tampa International Airport will close to the public at 2 a.m. Thursday, while St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport will close after the last flight on September 25.
A tragic series of crashes in Polk County on Sunday evening resulted in one fatality and at least six injuries. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incidents, which occurred in Frostproof and north of Lakeland. More information is expected to be released soon.
Barbara Haselden, a known critic of public transit initiatives in Pinellas County, is set to join the board of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. Her appointment raises concerns among transit advocates, given her previous opposition to transit tax measures and bus service expansions.
Jeff Fuller assists residents in the Tampa Bay area in preparing their homes for potential storm impacts, utilizing his experience from last year's flooding. With a high demand for his services, Fuller aims to help homeowners quickly implement fixes to protect their properties against severe weather.
A tragic series of crashes in Polk County resulted in one fatality and six injuries on Sunday night, according to local authorities. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incidents that occurred just 15 minutes apart. This news highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the area.
South Armenia Avenue in Tampa is closed due to a water main break being repaired by the Tampa Water Department. All travel lanes were shut down on Saturday, with plans for normal traffic patterns to resume by Tuesday evening, although further work may be required later. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in the area.
An Orlando man, Jason Christopher Smalls, was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a Jeep Grand Cherokee while driving recklessly on I-275. Both occupants of the Jeep sustained minor injuries, and Smalls faces multiple charges, including reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
Two drivers lost their lives in a wrong-way crash on the Suncoast Parkway in Hernando County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The collision involved a Volkswagen Jetta and a Honda Odyssey, resulting in both vehicles flipping over. Two passengers in the Honda sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
A traffic stop in Polk County led to the arrest of Jerome Jermaine Fox, a 41-year-old man found driving erratically with a fictitious license plate. The Florida Highway Patrol discovered that Fox had a suspended driver's license and a history of felony convictions, along with a firearm in his possession.