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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Months after hurricanes Ian and Nicole, hundreds of Daytona Beach families are still displaced. In Midtown, streets are lined with empty homes as people live out of hotels or with family members. Ricardo Littles, who grew up in the area, came back to the area to help his mother and said he was shocked at how things had changed. Daytona Beach NAACP president Cynthia Slater said more than 100 students from the neighborhood are now considered homeless. Slater said these students aren’t necessarily living on the streets, but they can still be considered homeless if they’re in a temporary or shared space with other families.

Hurricanes Ian and Nicole didn't just destroy homes and businesses — a local beekeeper also says Florida's bee population took a hard hit.

Federal Emergency Management Agency and state officials are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Volusia County to help residents and businesses impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

The National Park Service says it will reopen part of Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore Tuesday after spending two months trying to restore the beach following hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

The National Weather Service is now reporting the St. John’s River near Astor in Lake County is out of its flood stage — more than three months after Hurricane Ian.

Disaster Recovery Centers across Florida that remain open to assist people impacted by recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole have posted holiday closures for Christmas and New Year’s, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

There are a lot of people displaced from the hurricanes along the coast who have found other ways to keep a roof over their head in the meantime.

With FEMA relief now available for Hurricane Nicole victims in Central Florida's coastal counties, many residents are hoping it will help them get started rebuilding.

President Joe Biden approved Florida’s disaster declaration, allowing the state to receive federal funding after Hurricane Nicole.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Archaeologists think they’ve identified the mystery object that was unearthed by beach erosion caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole in Volusia County. They think the object, which they believe was buried under more than 5 feet of sand just south of Frank Rendon Park, may be a cargo ship from the 1800s. Archaeologists believe it may have been a cargo ship that was following the coast when it sunk, possibly during a storm. Read: Mysterious structure unearthed by erosion in Volusia CountyOfficials said the site is very fragile and any disruption could compromise it. (WFTV.com News Staff)Video: Mysterious structure unearthed by erosion in Volusia County Leaders in Volusia County are looking into a mystery.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Though the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season ended nearly a week ago, there is still activity in the tropics. The 2022 hurricane season ended Nov. 30. The National Hurricane Center said there were 14 named storms, including eight hurricanes, in 2022. Tropics chance of development TuesdayThe complex low-pressure area could become a named storm as it moves northwest, away from the U.S. and toward Europe. Watch: Daytona Beach Shores residents return to condos deemed unsafe after Hurricanes Nicole, IanThe disturbance will eventually move toward the Azores as a big wind maker, then eventually toward France.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Hundreds of people were displaced after hurricanes Ian and Nicole flooded neighborhoods, damaged seawalls and compromised buildings. The storms also did more than $500 million in damage to Volusia County. Channel 9′s Mike Springer talked to Congressman Mike Waltz, who called the storms a one-punch for the coastline, and the federal government may need to help with some of those more long-term and permanent repairs. READ: DISH customers: Call 800-333-3474 & demand they bring back WFTV Channel 9; switch TV providers today“Florida loves its beaches, loves its coastline,” Waltz said. UPDATE: 2 dead after massive fire breaks out at Orange County fireworks warehouseSee the full story in the video above.

Before Hurricanes Ian and Nicole hit Central Florida, state researchers had declared 426 miles of Florida beach as critically eroded.

As crews continue to save homes along the Volusia County coast, government leaders and residents are asking about ways to build back better to withstand another hit by a strong hurricane.

Florida’s emergency management team is getting creative in finding ways to reinforce Volusia’s coastline after the recent storms.

Dunkin’ is offering a “cup of thanks” to Florida residents on Giving Tuesday, in honor of the state’s resilience and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It’s been a little over a month since Hurricane Ian battered Florida and a few weeks since Nicole made landfall. But one theme park on the coast has not reopened – until this weekend. Daytona Lagoon, a family-friendly waterpark in Daytona Beach, will resume park operations on Saturday and Sunday. Read: EPCOT: Month-long holiday Festival returning this weekWhile the park was closed, it experienced some changes, including bringing back the Rockwall and adding new flooring. returns to Gaylord Palms Resort this ChristmasIn honor of the reopening, guests can participate in half-off arcade games over the weekend.

A viral TikTok video that shows an employee using a punch time clock has been viewed more than two million times, and it has people talking.

The amount of debris cleared throughout Orange County since October would fill 5,500 Dumpsters, a news release states.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Researchers in Volusia County are working on a plan to improve hurricane forecasting. While the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts have gotten more precise over the past 20 years, Hurricanes Ian and Nicole showed us we have room for improvement. Channel 9 spoke with Embry Riddle University meteorology professor Rob Eicher, who may change the way we look at forecast data. He’s working on prototype graphics that will communicate the range of possible intensities and identify the worst-case scenarios as hurricanes hit, so we know how to best prepare. Eicher began working on the project after Hurricane Laura in 2020.

College students sounded off after learning that Taylor Swift concert tickets skyrocketed to tens of thousands of dollars on resale sites like StubHub.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Homeowners near Lake Markham are living with flooded yards, and worry they won’t dry out and anytime soon. According to the Seminole Water Atlas, the waters along the 70-acre private lake in unincorporated Seminole County have gradually been rising over the past five years, and back-to-back hurricanes made it so much worse. READ: How Hurricanes Ian, Nicole impacted the Central Florida systemThe county told Channel 9 that Lake Markham “is part of a watershed management plan currently underway by the county. This study will look at changes in land use (development) and potential future drainage projects in the Markham area.”A meeting with the Wekiva River Basin is set for Monday. READ: ‘We didn’t create this’: Apopka residents still looking for solution with neighborhood floodingVIDEO: How Hurricanes Ian, Nicole impacted the Central Florida system How Hurricanes Ian, Nicole impacted the Central Florida systemClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. — We are now getting a full view of the damage done to Florida’s waterways following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The overwhelming amount of water dumped on the state by Ian alone has already fueled fish kills and algae bloom. When Ian cut its way through Central Florida, the massive storm brought with it unprecedented rain, dumping almost 2 feet of rain in some places. The silver lining to the storm is the time of year, when Central Florida is moving out of when algae blooms occur. Even still, the damage done from water quality to fish shills will have an impact on the already fragile ecosystem.

More than a dozen buildings in Volusia County are still deemed unsafe a week after Nicole hit.

A1A along Flagler Beach is finally reopening after hurricanes Ian and Nicole tore away chunks of the road.

City leaders in Daytona Beach Shores are expected to discuss the latest on Hurricane Nicole's impact on the coastal community in a meeting Tuesday night.

A condo complex that was evacuated during Nicole because of fears it may collapse is now considered safe for people to occupy, according to leaders with New Smyrna Beach.

Several residents spoke in front of Volusia County councilmembers on Tuesday about the damage they are dealing with after both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.

SANFORD, Fla. — Sanford police said they need help to figure out who killed a pregnant 18-year-old. Investigators said an officer was on patrol when he found Kaylin Fiengo dead inside a running car, in a parking lot near Coastline Park on Friday. Watch: ‘I pray you pay my bill’: Consumers say religious medical sharing program didn’t cover medical billsInvestigators are searching for any information that could lead to a suspect. Watch: Geneva residents continue to navigate flooded streets after Hurricanes Ian, NicoleFiengo had a young child and was 12 weeks pregnant. Pregnant 18-year-old mother found dead inside car in Sanford, police sayRead: Volusia County puts damage from Nicole at $522 millionHer case has been reclassified as a double homicide.

24-year-old Julie Tindel’s life was changed forever following what her family called a freak accident.

A man and woman who were electrocuted in Orange County during Hurricane Nicole were twin siblings, according to a GoFundMe account.

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Anybody with a sharp eye walking along Cocoa Beach would have noticed a few signs that a hurricane had just passed through the area.

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you need to stop for gas Monday morning, you may not like what you see when you pull up to the pump. Gas prices in Florida have gone up steadily over the past two weeks. Watch: Residents return after more Daytona Beach Shores condos checked for structural concernsThe average price of a gallon of regular gas is $3.56 early Monday. Watch: Kissimmee truck and car show benefits Second Harvest Food BankThat is 27 cents higher than the price on Nov. 1. Read: SunRail commuter trains to resume service Monday following Nicole closureAAA says prices have now fully adjusted to a recent oil price hike and the reinstatement of the state’s gas tax.

Artemis I mission management team gave a “go” for the next launch attempt for NASA’s mega moon rocket.

Hurricane Nicole wasn't the typical Florida hurricane or tropical storm.

There are five confirmed storm-related deaths attributed to Nicole, officials with the Florida Medical Examiners Commission say.

Flooding repairs from Hurricane Ian are on hold as the St. Johns River returns to major flood stage in Central Florida following Nicole.

The initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.

The structures range in height from one floor to 22 stories.

Homeowners and businesses along the St. John’s River in Astor said they are thankful water levels this week didn’t reach as high as levels during Hurricane Ian.

Myra Parente and her husband said their Wilbur-by-the-Sea home and back deck were once paradise — until the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.

Brevard County is already pursuing a new $8.5 million renourishment project after Hurricane Ian just six weeks ago, but now beach program manager Mike McGarry says that expense could double.

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES , Fla. — Two dozen condos and hotels along the coast in Daytona Beach Shores have been deemed unsafe. Hundreds of people are now displaced, and the damage to these buildings varies in Daytona Beach Shores. Read: Daytona Beach Shores City Manager Kurt Swartzlander said this is a case-by-case scenario. Daytona Beach Shores City Manager Kurt Swartzlander said this is a case-by-case scenario. Read: Man, woman electrocuted in Orange County were twin siblingsThe city manager said he thinks some of these may be cleared to reopen as soon as Friday evening.

Drone video provided to News 6 takes a closer look at the wreckage which used to be a string of beachfront homes in Wilbur-by-the-Sea.

, Fla. — Hundreds of people are still without in New Smyrna Beach. People who rode out the storm at home have already started repairs, and rebuilding has begun. “We woke up at 3 in the morning and spent an hour, hour and a half sopping up water as it came through the windows and doors,” resident Scott Blanford said. READ: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following NicoleHe said he and his friends witnessed Nicole’s wrath thrash a hole into the seawall that was protecting their condos. READ: Port Canaveral man dies after being rescued from yacht during Hurricane NicoleVideo: Nicole knocks over 60-foot Christmas tree at Crane’s Roost Park The 60-foot tall tree was covered with thousands of ornaments.

Florida’s Director of Emergency Management joined Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday to survey property damage with homeowners along Wilbur by the Sea, where several homes collapsed due to the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.

Flagler County announced that it has finished its initial assessment for Hurricane Nicole's impacts, which caused approximately $23.7 million in damages.

New Smyrna Beach is back in business a day after hurricane Nicole caused extensive beach erosion and destruction along Volusia county's coastline.

After inspecting the Artemis I moon mission rocket following Hurricane Nicole, NASA is going to make "minor repairs" ahead of the upcoming launch.

Elissa Kissell gave birth to baby Asher through C-section during the height of Hurricane Nicole. Elissa had a C-section planned for next week but she said her coworkers jinxed her son into being born early.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Nicole just made it onto Santa’s “Naughty List.”As the tropical storm moved through Central Florida, it blew over the large Christmas tree at Crane’s Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. Photos: Nicole knocks over 60-foot Christmas tree at Crane’s Roost ParkExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Nicole knocks over 60-foot Christmas tree at Crane’s Roost ParkCrews at the park are working to raise the fallen tree and clean up other damage from the storm. Watch: ‘Unsafe’: Residents, guests forced out of nearly 2 dozen condos and hotels in Daytona Beach ShoresThe 60-foot tall tree was covered with thousands of ornaments. Crews found the tree laying on its side when Channel 9 went to the park on Thursday. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleThankfully, the Christmas tree doesn’t look to be badly damaged.

New aerial video shows how Hurricane Nicole took bites out of the Volusia County coast, chewing up sand dunes, seawalls and parts of homes.

Sky 6 flew over Daytona Beach Shores, touring the damage left behind at several condo complexes which were deemed unsafe because of the rapid beach erosion caused by Nicole.

Crews had to pump water off A1A in Marineland after Nicole caused the road to be flooded with ocean water.

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County deputies said three teenage girls “created their own disaster” while vandalizing a foam and insulation business in Ormond Beach. Deputies said the teens, ages 12 to 13, caused more than $350,000 in damage Thursday to Imperial Foam & Insulation. Photos: Teenage girls cause more than $350K in damage at foam and insulation business, deputies sayExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 3 Teenage girls cause more than $350K in damage at foam and insulation business, deputies sayThe damage included slashed bags of raw polystyrene material, forklifts that were moved and crashed into products, smashed property and spray-paint graffiti, deputies said. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleDeputies said two of the girls spray-painted their names onto foam blocks. Watch: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following NicoleDeputies said the girls were caught down the street.

Volusia County deputies said three teenage girls “created their own disaster” while vandalizing a foam and insulation business in Ormond Beach.

At least 15 condo complexes in Daytona Beach Shores were evacuated Wednesday and Thursday.

Photos and video from St. Johns County show roads washed out, streets flooded and more evidence the hurt Nicole left behind extends beyond Central Florida.

While the coast saw the worst of Nicole, many areas inland experienced strong wind gusts.

Nicole is still a problem for Central Florida.

Hurricane Nicole caused widespread destruction along the coasts of Flagler and Volusia County this week, rendering many homes unlivable. Drone footage shot by Brandon Clement...

Tropical Storm Nicole is now a depression dumping heavy rain in places from Georgia to southern Canada.

It may take days for the full scope of damage left by Hurricane Nicole to be fully seen, but the picture is coming into sharp focus for communities like Daytona Beach Shores where drone video shows a strong of homes crumbling into the ocean.

Many locations in Central Florida were forced to close ahead of Nicole’s arrival early Thursday morning in preparation for the storm, which hit Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.

Damage sustained along the Volusia coastline from Nicole was far less than anticipated, said Florida's emergency management director Thursday.

The University of Central Florida will begin reopening on Friday, according to school officials.

NASA has begun assessing the potential damage to its Artemis 1 moon rocket from Tropical Storm Nicole, which slammed into Florida's Space Coast on Thursday (Nov. 10).

Dozens of Volusia County beachfront buildings have been deemed unsafe and at risk for collapse because of Hurricane Nicole, according to county officials.

As Tropical Storm Nicole continues to push its way out of Florida, New Smyrna Beach is beginning to assess the damages left in its wake.

Nicole takes aim at New York City after making landfall in Florida; strong winds, flooding and tornadoes are possible.

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Now downgraded to a tropical storm, Nicole made landfall along Florida's east coast as Category 1 hurricane.

Hurricane Nicole has made landfall on Florida’s east coast. Follow along with the Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team for live updates.

The 500-mile-wide Nicole made landfall as a hurricane and soon degraded into a tropical storm while battering Florida's east coast.

As Nicole moves through Florida on Thursday, it's anything but business as usual at area theme parks. Closings and late openings are the rule of...

Hurricane Nicole has made landfall on Florida’s east coast. Follow along with the Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team for live updates.

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While the focus of Nicole tends to be on the storm's wind and rain, AccuWeather hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski urges people to be aware of the growing threat of storm surge.

As Nicole takes aim at Florida, the time to seek shelter is now. This shelter will offer general population, special needs, and pet friendly services. How to find a shelterHere, from the Red Cross, is what you need to do to find a shelter and what you need to bring. You can find information for open Red Cross shelters on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Download the app by searching “American Red Cross” in your app store or by going to redcross.org/apps.

The SLS moon rocket will be exposed to the elements at its seaside launch pad, but NASA says it's tough enough to take it.

Acting deputy director for the National Hurricane Center, Michael Brennan, urges people in Florida to prepare as soon as possible for Nicole. The state is still recovering from Hurricane Ian.

AccuWeather's hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski says Nicole is expected to hit Florida's east coast as a Category 1 hurricane later this week and urges immediate preparations.

As Florida voters head to the polls for the midterm elections on Tuesday, officials in the state have cautioned about impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole.

You may have noticed that we've been calling Nicole a subtropical storm instead of a tropical storm or tropical depression. Wondering what exactly that means? AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno explains.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Nicole, a subtropical storm that formed east of the Bahamas Monday, is projected to become a Hurricane and make landfall in the Eastern Central Florida area later this week. #UCFAlert: UCF is monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole. The National Hurricane Center is projecting potential damaging strong tropical storm force winds with hurricane gusts for the Central Florida area along with rainfall as high as 6 inches and isolated tornado threats as Nicole passes through Florida on Thursday. 4 pm EST: Here are the Key Messages for Subtropical Storm #Nicole. pic.twitter.com/fi7mUuLeOZ — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) November 7, 2022With the damage caused by Hurricane Ian last month to the Central Florida area, it looks like students will have to prepare yet again for potential strong winds and flooding from another Hurricane.

A rare November hurricane watch has been posted along Florida's Atlantic coast. Subtropical storm Nicole is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall in Florida later this week.

What exactly is a subtropical storm? What kind of dangers might Nicole bring to the Southeast? How is this storm going to compare to Ian? If you've asked any of those questions or more, we've got you covered in this interview.

Subtropical storm Nicole is heading this way and Orlando-area counties are distributing sandbags ahead of potential flooding. Nicole is currently several hundred miles east of...

A storm's path this week is hard to predict even as its damaging effects on dunes and beaches remain top concerns for Flagler officials.

Keeping an eye on the Tropics, we are expecting a broad low-pressure area to develop by the end of the weekend near the Bahamas. This low-pressure system could very well become our next named storm, which would be Nicole. Regardless of development, there is increasing risk for impacts along the SE U.S. coast and the east coast of Florida. Although it is too early to determine the exact timing, strength and location, driving winds will bring rain and rough seas as we head into the upcoming week. Read: Passing showers throughout the weekend, rough seas at the coastTropical Depression Lisa is forecast to become a remnant low this afternoon.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo said Lucky, an Asian elephant believed to be among the nation’s oldest, has died at age 62. “Yesterday afternoon, our animal care team had to make the difficult decision to euthanize our beloved Lucky, the Asian elephant,” the post read. “Lucky came to San Antonio Zoo in 1962 and, for generations, inspired tens of millions of visitors to love and appreciate her species. Officials are planning to rehome the zoo’s other Asian elephant, Nicole, so she can continue to live alongside other elephants, the post read. “Elephants WILL return to San Antonio Zoo in the future as part of the zoo’s planned expansion with a new, world-class elephant habitat,” the Facebook post read.

A new filing obtained by The Times details Nicole Linton's history of bipolar disorder before the deadly crash and a doctor's reactions to her mental state at the time of the collision.

The technology multi-billionaire's comments came in response to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

The Florida woman accused of pepper-spraying a group of Asian women in New York City last month was indicted on hate crime charges. Madeline Barker, the 47-year-old woman who was accused of hurling xenophobic comments and pepper-spraying four Asian women in Chelsea on June 11, was indicted on 12 hate crime charges on Thursday in Manhattan Criminal Court. The Merritt Island resident, who admitted to being the woman involved in the incident, was previously arrested and arraigned on eight hate crime charges last month.

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A woman accused of pepper-spraying four Asian women in New York City’s Meatpacking District earlier this month has been arrested and charged with hate crimes. Madeline Barker, 47, was charged on Saturday with assault as a hate crime, attempted assault as a hate crime and harassment as a hate crime for the June 11 incident at the intersection of 14th Street and Ninth Avenue in Chelsea. One of the victims, identified as Nicole, told NextShark that it all started when her group of friends — who were walking around the area — stopped behind a rock to decide where they would head next.

A gunman opened fire at a potluck dinner at a suburban church near Birmingham, Ala., killing two members and wounding a third before being taken into custody Thursday, authorities said.

The New York City Police Department is looking for a woman who assaulted four Asian women with pepper spray in a broad daylight attack in the Meatpacking District on Saturday. One of the women, identified as Nicole, told NextShark that the attack occurred at around 6:03 p.m. EST. Nicole and her three friends were walking around the area, which was crowded due to a flower installation, when they crossed the street near West 13th and 9th Ave. The group briefly stopped behind a rock to decide where they would head next when a stranger, who happened to be sitting on one of the rocks with her back facing the group, suddenly turned and allegedly antagonized them.