Its been almost three . Weeks since hurricane hermine hit florida. And the state is finally getting help, from the federal government. President obama just signed a formal disaster declaration for the state. So what does that mean . Fox 13s Shayla Reaves joins us now from pasco county. With the further notice. Days a week until at 7 a. M. Until 9pm 7 available starting going to be the number is going to be available starting at 7 a. M. Until 9pm 7 days a week until an update on a brush fire burning in central florida. Fire officials in county say the fire is now about 70 percent contained. Its been burning along old state road 50 since tuesday night. So far, its burned more than 850 acres. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. But officials suspect it could be a lightning strike. Today in st. Petersburg a bus tour come to town, raising awareness. For gun violence. The vocal majority tour is led by former congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut mark
By the florida restaurant association. Hi, everyone. Im greg. And vanessa. Were excited to be with you today to share with all of you the 35th Anniversary Edition of a Central Florida holiday tradition, the florida citrus parade. This event was first held in 1980 and held by florida citrus sports. The floats youll be seeing are decorated with oranges, grapefruits and tangerines green here in the sunshine state. We have a great lineup including the edible floats, marching bands from all over the nations, football v. I. P. S and a few surprises. Greg, we have around 50,000 of our closest friends with us today lining the parade route. The third member of our team, a man that loves to have a good time, orlando native and comedian, rod z is there in the and i love being in the middle of the action. Its great being back home in Central Florida. Its greater being part of this wonderful parade. You know were going to have fun, right, guys . [cheers applause] all right, rod. I have no doubt abo
Hill reporter to look at the week ahead on capitol hill. A look at the week ahead in congress. He is a conner responded for he is al journal correspondent for national journal. Reaction . E the reaction has been kind of quiet. The members are only trickling in here for the week. They will have a special election and a special time for those who want to run. Two or three people are expected to run. Including connie mack. This is unexpended, but in terms of right before the state, good to get the bad news out. Tomorrow, the state of the Union Address. You recently wrote about a memo that Republican Leaders in the house sent to members about the hetero federal health care law. What are its implications ahead of the speech . It was an interesting memo sent out today by Kevin Mccarthy of california. Clearly intended to remind and underscore that House Republicans have in the last session and the first part of this session focused on dismantling or undoing parts or all of the Affordable Care
They are saying irma could be the strongest storm ever to hit south florida. Irma continues to be a threat that is going to devastate the United States. In either florida or some of the southeastern states. Direct impacts of the storm have yet to be determined because its a very powerful storm, but the nature of the curve and that forecast after 72 hours is going to be the key to the key to seeing who has the worst impacts. Get out of storm surge areas. Flooding watters world come up on shore. Thats the most devastating hazard associated with hurricanes appears to be live in miami beach, phil, it looks like youve already gotten some wins there. We do have some breezes which is pretty typical on the beach itself but all day long today as we move forward toward the weekend, the winds are supposed to strengthen. 650,000 residents of Miamidade County currently under a mandatory evacuation, thats the largest evacuation of people out of Miamidade County in history. If this storm is as bad as
Cost have left many stranded. Were just at their mercy at the moment. At their mercy. Weve got full Team Coverage from across the Sunshine State as florida prepares for most dangerous storm in a generation. We dont want heroes. We want people to save their lives. We begin this morning with Hurricane Irma. It is now less than 48 hours before it makes landfall in florida. And the situation for hundreds of thousands of people in the storms path is nothing but dire. Theyre running out of gas, theyre running oupt of supplies. Look at your watch. They are running out of time. Were waiting for an update from governor rick scott any minute and well bring it to you live when it happen ts. In the meantime, i have a great team spread safely across south florida to cover this storm. We have to start in miami beach where it is bracing for irmas direct hit. Sam champion is there, an msnbc contributor. Give us the latest. When you look at that sunny, slightly hazy sky behind you, some people almost f