Couple helps hard-hit North Carolina farmers one Christmas tree at a time
The storm devastated crops in western North Carolina, leaving farmers with limited options to bring their trees to market in time for the holiday season.
Buford man starts 'North Carolina Santa Project' to restore normalcy for young hurricane victims
After seeing Hurricane Helene in North Carolina firsthand, a local man started a drive to get gifts to kids who live in some of the hardest hit areas. He's calling it the Western North Carolina Santa Project.
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 'Hyperactive' season with 3 landfalling hurricanes in Florida
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends Saturday, it will indeed go down in the books as a "hyperactive" season that, despite not quite reaching the lofty forecasts for record-breaking activity given in the spring, still reached well-above-average levels, according to researchers at Colorado State University (CSU).
Gallery: Tropicana Field hurricane damage seen in newly released photos
We’re getting our first look at damage inside Tropicana Field thanks to new photos released by the Tampa Bay Rays, even as the team's future location remains up in the air.
Hurricane Helene survivors in Macon County can now apply for cash grants, assistance locally
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended its reach to Macon County, North Carolina with a brand-new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center.
Georgia leaders pushing for federal aid following hurricane devastation
Efforts are intensifying to secure federal disaster aid for Georgians impacted by Hurricane Helene, the deadliest storm to hit the state since the 1800s.
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida town's 50-foot-tall debris pile from Hurricanes Helene, Milton finally gone
Crews used a massive parking lot and nearby park as a collection site for the literal mountains of debris left by the two hurricanes that slammed the area just weeks apart.
North Carolina dog's search for love after owners killed in Helene ends in joy amidst life's darkest hours
A beagle named Moose survived the devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina after his owners died. Despite facing trauma, he found love and healing with a foster family.
Hurricane Rafael strengthens to major Category 3 storm, Florida Keys under tropical storm warning
Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it impacts Cuba before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
Biltmore Estate reopens month after Helene's devastation: 'Signal of Hope'
The Biltmore Estate experienced extensive flooding and damage at its entrance when Helene dropped nearly 30 inches of rain - about four months' worth - in three days.
Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.
Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry
Georgia’s state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and cleanup after Hurricane Helene.
Linemen spent weeks away from home responding to Helene, Milton
Linemen crews responded to back-to-back storms, restoring power in extreme conditions with communication outages, while being away from their families back home.
Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city
One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.
Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood
Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.
Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios
The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.
Georgia hospitals rationing IV fluid amid shortage; feds stepping in
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site in North Carolina, which was significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene, is still not back to full capacity.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Georgia Power restores electricity for elder who's been in the dark for nearly a month
The power has miraculously been restored for an elderly woman in Atlanta who has been without electricity for nearly a month since Hurricane Helene hit. FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor may have had something to do with it.