Hillsborough County

Despite evacuation orders in 16 Florida counties, some residents say they are riding out the storm, either out of convenience or because they're convinced Helene will swerve.

Florida braced for damaging winds, a storm surge that could reach 18 feet in places along the Gulf Coast and flooding rains as Helene officially became a hurricane on Wednesday headed toward the Sunshine State.

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The state supreme court will decide whether it stays at 15 weeks or goes to six weeks.

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Legislation related to COVID-19, amusement parks and Disney World has been signed into law.