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.
Bradenton community responds after 20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million
The 20-year-old IMG Academy volleyball star and Under Armour All-American died Sept. 16 after a three-month battle with the rare blood disorder — even though doctors had found her a 100% bone marrow match, her mother, Tanya Mack tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Haley Zarcone.
