Governor Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency to a total of 61 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
DeSantis said that due to Hurricane Debby's impacts, water levels remain above normal, and the incoming rain will likely cause flooding and power outages.
Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota Counties are all under a state of emergency.
The state of emergency is issued to help government officials and residents prepare for disaster and utilize necessary resources.
Pasco schools tell parents kindergartners must be potty-trained before class starts
District leaders were receiving reports at the start of the school year that nearly every elementary school had about 10 students who could not independently use the restroom.
