Catfish litter streets of Florida as Hurricane Irma hits mainland (VIDEO)

Catfish were strewn about the streets of Florida as Hurricane Irma not only wreaked havoc on humans but also on wildlife in the Sunshine State.

Irma set records; luckily, late weakening dampened its power

Before crashing into Florida, Hurricane Irma set all sorts of records for brute strength as it flattened Caribbean islands and swamped the Florida Keys. Irma's assault - so soon after Harvey's deluge of Houston - marked the first time the U.S. was hit by two Category 4 storms in the same year.

Hurricane Irma drains Tampa Bay area waterways

Hurricane Irma’s winds are draining the water from Tampa Bay area waterways, creating an eerie pre-storm scene along Bayshore Boulevard and other popular destinations.

GDOT to restore normal traffic on I-16 this afternoon

If you're planning to drive to Savannah Saturday morning on I-16, you won't be able to.  The Georgia Department of Transportation is reversing the East bound lanes starting at 8:00 am.  

Dialysis care hotline set up for Irma evacuees

Fresenius Kidney Care has set up a hotline to help dialysis patients displaced by Hurricane Irma locate local providers.

Marines await Hurricane Irma at Raymond James Stadium

First responders and even some military vehicles are staging at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as Hurricane Irma approaches. 

Rescuers brave Hurricane Irma's fury to save manatees

Hurricane Irma’s winds drained waterways around Tampa Bay late this morning, even though the storm was 200 miles away.  It happened so fast that some manatees were apparently caught off-guard, leading to at least one impromptu rescue.

Gov. Deal extends state of emergency to all of Georgia

Governor Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency for six coastal counties in Georgia. This emergency declaration includes Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh Counties. 

Gatorland says deadly animals won't escape in Irma chaos

Those in Florida need not worry about Gatorland’s deadly animals breaking free in the chaos of Hurricane Irma, officials said Friday.

2 law enforcement officials killed in Hardee County crash

The Florida Highway Patrol says two people have died in a head-on crash in a county where Hurricane Irma's wind and rain have started to blow in. Agency spokesman Greg Bueno said the crash happened Sunday morning in Hardee County, which is southeast of Tampa. It wasn't immediately clear what role the weather may have played. He says troopers are investigating the crash and no further details...

Irma tied for 7th strongest storm to make landfall in U.S. history

Hurricane Irma became tied for the seventh strongest storm to make landfall in U.S. history by a key measurement of atmospheric pressure.

Huge crane atop Miami high-rise collapses in Irma's winds

A crane atop a high-rise building under construction collapsed Sunday in downtown Miami amid strong winds from Hurricane Irma - the first known crash of the two dozen such heavyweight hazards looming over the city skyline as the monster storm powers across the state.

Couple rescued from sailboat trying to ride out Irma

Florida sheriff’s deputies rescued a couple who tried to ride out Hurricane Irma on a small sailboat.

Charlotte man stuck on island decimated by Hurricane Irma

It started as a perfect Labor Day adventure for Justin Jones and his girlfriend Sabrina but now, it's like a scene out of the walking dead after Hurricane Irma decimated the island of Saint Martin.

Trump receives briefing on Hurricane Irma

The White House says President Donald Trump has received a “comprehensive update” on Hurricane Irma.

Busch Gardens' Flamingos take shelter before Irma hits

To ensure the safety of the 12,000 animals that call Busch Gardens home. the theme park reports that they have enacted a comprehensive weather preparedness plan.

Florida sheriff: Do not shoot at hurricane

Florida authorities have issued another stern warning about Hurricane Irma: Shooting bullets into the storm won’t help keep you safe.