James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday. He was 93. bit.ly/3TkCdw4

TROPICAL STORM HELENE: Helene is expected to move across the northwestern Caribbean Sea tonight and move into the eastern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday. It is expected to make landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida: bit.ly/3XDAh37

🚨 TPA TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS DUE TO HELENE 🚨 🫡 We will close to the public at 2 a.m. Thursday and reopen when safe to do so ✈️ Check directly with your airline for flight updates ⛈️ TPA is not a shelter 📲 Stay tuned to our social media for the latest 1/2

#BREAKING Hurricane Helene is now projected to reach category 4 strength before making landfall in Florida. Read the latest: bit.ly/4gG8Dew

September 26, 2024 @ 3:40 PM The Florida Highway Patrol has determined that the Howard Frankland Bridge is now CLOSED as a result of high winds and storm surge. Motorists should seek alternate travel routes and if not absolutely necessary remain off the highways.

First look at the flooding in downtown Crystal River. WFLA NEWS #HurricaneHelene

🚨 TPA is now open to the public. 🚨 ✅ There was no major damage to facilities. 📲 Please verify flight information with your airline. ✈️ Delays and cancellations expected as airlines update schedules in response to impacts from Helene. Read more ⬇️ news.tampaairport.com/tampa-internat…

BREAKING: The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract, a person briefed on the matter says. apnews.com/article/longsh…

MILTON UPDATE #1: We have been working with Hillsborough County to prepare for the impacts of #TropicalStormMilton. As a result, district officials have made the decision to close schools on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

PCS is working closely with Pinellas County Emergency Management to monitor Tropical Storm Milton and its possible impact.  All Pinellas County Schools and offices will be CLOSED from 10/7-10/ 9. All sports and school activities scheduled for those dates are canceled.

HURRICANE WARNING: Tampa Bay is now under a hurricane warning bit.ly/3XYLfAu

PCS is working closely with Pinellas County Emergency Management to monitor the path of Hurricane Milton and its possible impact.  All Pinellas County Schools and offices will be CLOSED from 10/7-10/11. All sports and school activities scheduled for those dates are canceled.

TPA IS NOW CLOSED: TPA suspended operations at 9 a.m. Tuesday in preparation for Hurricane Milton. ⛈️ Airport staff are now securing the airfield, terminals, jet bridges and ground equipment. LEARN MORE ➡️ news.tampaairport.com/tampa-internat…

🌀 DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS UNDERWAY 🌀 ✅ Crews are assessing damage post-Hurricane Milton 🛑 TPA remains closed to the public 📢 We hope to announce a reopening plan later today 📲 Stay tuned to our social media for official updates

PIE will reopen Saturday Oct 12th. The terminal will open at 4:30 am. Check airlines for flight info. Be careful on roads as many traffic lights are out. Limited parking options available.

SAYONARA👋 Today is the FINAL day of hurricane season. We'll cheers to that! bit.ly/2zXFfAx

BREAKING: President-elect Trump said Saturday he plans to nominate Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to be the next Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Details: bit.ly/4eTuPju

#BREAKING Chad Chronister withdraws from Trump's DEA admin nomination bit.ly/3CUK923

IT'S KINDNESS DAY🧸♥️ WFLA's 16th annual Kindness Day is underway. Now until 5 p.m., we are collecting unwrapped toys, school supplies, and canned foods to support families in need this holiday season. wfla.com/kindness-day/

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 apnews.com/article/jimmy-…