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2 Lost Flamingos Rescued Off FL’s West Coast After Hurricane Idalia
After Hurricane Idalia, two displaced flamingos were rescued off FL's west coast - one near Siesta Key Beach, the other at St. Pete Beach.

After Hurricane Idalia, two displaced flamingos were rescued off FL's west coast - one near Siesta Key Beach, the other at St. Pete Beach.

“He’ll still bite you; he just won’t kill you,” an officer said about a “harmless” snake found in a Bradenton home during Hurricane Idalia.
“Goofball” Pigpig was a victim of bullying by a smaller pig when he left his pen at the Crowley Museum during Hurricane Idalia, staff said.
With high salt levels in the reclaimed water system from Hurricane Idalia, St. Petersburg has interrupted its reclaimed water service.
Since Hurricane Idalia, there have been several rare sightings of wild American flamingos throughout Florida’s west coast.
Biden is heading to Florida, where more than 91,000 people are still without power Friday as temperatures are expected to soar after Idalia.
Among those who lost everything during Hurricane Idalia were Hudson residents Heather and David Durst whose home burned down.
As floodwaters recede and cleanup continues, Florida officials warned of numerous health risks in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Crowley Museum & Nature Center in Sarasota is looking for its adopted pig, which went astray during Hurricane Idalia.
Flooding caused by Hurricane Idalia has kept St. Pete firefighters, first responders busy, especially in Shore Acres and Snell Isle.
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue urged residents to remove their electric vehicles from their garages and move them to higher ground.
How do I file a claim? What should I document? Here's where to start when filing an insurance claim after Hurricane Idalia.
Snakes, downed power lines, flesh-eating bacteria and a risk of being swept away are among health risks posed by FL hurricane floodwaters.
"In 32 years, I've never seen it this bad. I feel horrible," said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
With the abnormally high King Tide taking place this afternoon, some areas could get an addition 6 to 9 feet of storm surge.
Roads flooded throughout Manatee County, bridges closed, Bradenton’s water treatment plant offline, power outages: Hurricane Idalia update
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw is warning residents to stay off the roads due to flooding and downed power lines.
Sarasota County is “not out of the woods” as more storm surge is expected from Hurricane Idalia, officials said.
Idalia made landfall in Taylor County on Wednesday morning, downing trees and littering streets with debris. At least two people have died.
Law enforcement is telling residents to stay home and avoid hidden hazards on flooded roads.
Idalia reached category 4 hurricane strength Wednesday before making landfall as a category 3 storm in the Big Bend area; 2 deaths reported.
Locals are bracing for flooding, outages, and massive damage as Idalia hit Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday.
With Hurricane Idalia hitting Florida, the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is closing Tuesday night and flights are suspended.
Drivers are asked to avoid Palma Sola Causeway during the next high tide, which will take place Wednesday at 1:21 a.m., police said.
BellaBrava, Cassis, Ferg’s, LALA, La V, Three Birds, others open in St. Pete Tuesday evening as Hurricane Idalia makes its way to FL.
Publix's status page showed most locations in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Sarasota counties reopened Wednesday morning.
From Cedar Key to St. Pete, live cameras along Florida's Gulf Coast will likely catch Idalia make landfall early Wednesday.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Hurricanes Idalia and Franklin as well as Tropical Depression 11 forecast to become a hurricane.
When evacuating with a dog or cat during a hurricane, options for FL pet owners include some hotel chains and county evacuation shelters.
During a state of emergency, Florida's price-gouging law prohibits excessive price increases on supplies like food, water and generators.
Bridges throughout Sarasota County are closed to marine traffic and the county has shut down water service to Casey Key during Idalia.
A study by the CDC shows that the majority of residents prefer to ignore evacuation orders. Will Floridians evacuate ahead of Idalia?
Officials from several FL parks including Universal Studios and Legoland said they were closely monitoring the weather ahead of Idalia.
While many Floridians know how to prepare, for some new residents, Idalia might be their first time facing a dangerous hurricane at home.
State agencies are urging business owners and managers to have a plan in place to protect their businesses and their employees.
Coffee, chocolate, Spam, face masks, books, aluminum pans, alcohol are among essential items Floridians stock up on ahead of hurricanes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said an army of responders including utility crews, the National Guard, highway patrol and more are ready to help.
Tampa International Airport answers travelers' questions as the airport shuts down for the duration of Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia should be an "extremely dangerous" category 4 hurricane by landfall Wednesday morning with winds topping 130 mph, NHC said.
As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, St. Pete-Clearwater Airport will close Tuesday afternoon.