Tag Archives: Storms

Bell High School will be used as a shelter for special needs people in both Gilchrist and Dixie County.

Hundreds of people are still without power this morning throughout the Gainesville area after damaging storms Friday evening.

As hurricane season approaches, Florida may be facing its next big storm. With new residents moving to the state every day, officials are worried that many lack proper preparation knowledge.

The season may be half over, but the chances for a tropical storm or hurricane to hit Florida are not on the decline...yet. In what appears to be a relatively quiet hurricane season so far, history says Floridians should not let their guard down.

Low-lying areas in the town can have flooding, with docks and other structures or buildings possibly experiencing damage. City Commissioner Pat O'Neal, who was also an emergency management director, said the city has made preparations and everything is ready in case the storm becomes serious.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently made that prediction for the period beginning Saturday and stretching through November 30. FEMA administrator Craig Fugate offered advice Friday on how to prepare.

Summer is coming to a close, and Poe Springs still does not have its steps. Delays resulted after water levels rose too high for construction to continue. Bob Barnas, the vice mayor of High Springs , said the delays in constructing a concrete staircase resulted after Tropical Storm Debby and …

Contrary to public belief, pesky lovebugs were not created in a UF lab.