TROPICAL STORM NICOLE

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County is preparing for its last round of hurricane debris pickup. Debris haulers will make their last pass to pick up curbside debris through unincorporated Seminole County on Monday, Dec. 12. Read: Orange County continues to collect hurricane debris after Ian, NicoleDuring this final pass, haulers will not pick up green or freshly trimmed debris or black plastic bags of yard waste. If hurricane debris remains curbside, you can click here or call 407-665-0000 to submit a service request. What WILL be collected by the debris hauler:🍂 Piles of vegetative debris (such as branches, limbs, sticks, etc.)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — After Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole passed over Florida, counties are still recovering from the aftermath. Orange County contractors will continue picking up debris in the coming months and estimate that the task will be completed by mid-December. Read: SEE: Orange County releases Hurricane Ian debris removal mapCrews have resumed debris collection after Thanksgiving and will focus on areas that need it the most first. Read: ‘Bonding time’: same firefighting shift on duty for Ian and Nicole, ThanksgivingThe county reminds residents to place storm debris away from structures and poles. Read: Wilbur-by-the-Sea man, 89, recalls riding out Hurricane Nicole in beachside homeCrews have collected enough debris since October to fill over 5,000 dumpsters.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Some people are calling for a pause on plans to build two high-rise condominium buildings along the Volusia County coastline. Following a destructive hurricane season along the beach, some are saying the plans should be reassessed. But others worry about building something so big and so close to the coast after hurricanes Ian and Nicole ate away at the coastline. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Video shows the inside of a Wilbur-By-The-Sea home that crumbled into oceanPlans call for a 27-story building to go up on a roughly three-acre lot just south of the Silver Beach approach. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Hundreds of Volusia County residents evacuated after buildings deemed unsafeThe project could break ground next year and be finished two years after that.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disaster Recovery Centers for those impacted by Hurricane Ian will reopen on Monday, FEMA has announced. Locations around the state temporarily closed last week due to severe weather brought on by Tropical Storm Nicole. Dates and locations include:Orange County:Nov. 14 - Nov. 17: Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Ave, Orlando, Florida 32825Osceola County:Nov.14 - Nov. 16: Buenaventura Lakes Library, 405 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee, Florida 34743Nov. 18 - Nov. 20: Veterans Memorial Library - St. Survivors can go online, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. For response and recovery updates on Hurricane Nicole, click here.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County Museum of Art will present its annual Holiday Card Contest and Exhibit next week. Because of Tropical Storm Nicole, the art museum postponed the opening reception for the Holiday Card Exhibit to Thursday, Nov. 17. Read: Walt Disney World Resort ushers in holiday season with new decorationsGuests can vote on their favorite holiday card designs. The event will feature designs from Lake County elementary through high school students. Video: Deputies investigate thousands of dollars reportedly missing from Lake County art gallery The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of missing money at the Leesburg Center for the Arts.

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

Flagler County's coast has been devastated by Tropical Storm Nicole even more than by Hurricane Ian. Photos and videos document the damage.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket survived Hurricane Nicole's wrath in good shape and remains on track to launch on Nov. 16, agency officials said.

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.

Three girls caused more than $350,000 worth of damage in an Ormond Beach business Thursday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Tropical Storm Nicole has pushed the liftoff of SpaceX's next cargo mission to the International Space Station back by three days.

WILBUR-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. — (AP) — The remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole sent heavy rains falling from Georgia to New York on Friday as flooding and surging ocean waters receded from a stretch of Florida coastline where the most damaging impacts became evident after it made landfall as a hurricane. Wrecks added to Atlanta's notoriously bad traffic as rain from Nicole fell across the metro area during rush hour, and a few school systems in mountainous north Georgia canceled classes. The storm caused at least three deaths and swallowed once-wide stretches of sand in the Daytona Beach area — famous for its drivable beaches — after coming ashore near Vero Beach early Thursday. Nicole also caused flooding well inland, as parts of the St. Johns River were at or above flood stage. Parts of Florida were devastated by Hurricane Ian, which struck as a Category 4 storm.

Nicole could dump up to 8 inches of rain over the Blue Ridge Mountains and there's a chance of flash and urban flooding as far north as New England.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A woman who braved Tropical Storm Nicole while in labor is spending Friday morning with her baby boy. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleShe was scheduled to undergo a cesarean section to give birth next week. Watch: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following NicoleHowever, her contractions started getting stronger and stronger Wednesday night. Her husband drove through strong winds, to get her to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Brevard County. Watch: ‘There’s no beach at all’: Brevard County dealing with ‘significant’ erosion following NicoleMom and baby are both doing well.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A crash has all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 shut down Friday morning in Seminole County. Read: Hurricane Nicole: Here’s when schools reopen in Central FloridaSeveral crews with Seminole County Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash. Watch: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following NicoleTraffic is building in the area. Watch: Tropical Storm Nicole: 49 beachfront buildings considered unsafe in Volusia CountyChannel 9 will monitor the area and provide updates on Eyewitness News. Click 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.

Despite Tropical Storm Nicole weakening to a depression, the storm brought flooding and a storm surge that killed at least five people in Florida on Thursday as it made its way north.

Flagler County:Flagler County Schools will remain closed on Friday in observance of Veterans Day. Osceola County:Classes for Osceola County schools will resume Monday. Volusia County:All Volusia County schools and offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Read: Central Florida coast urged to make full hurricane preparations ahead of Nicole’s impactMarion County:Marion County Public Schools, departments and district offices will reopen Friday, Nov. 11 except Anthony Elementary. pic.twitter.com/3KHURg1bRu — Marion County Public Schools (@MarionCountyK12) November 11, 2022Sumter County:An official reopening date has not been announced by the schools.

Flagler Beach fire crews managed to rescue 22 people and four pets from rapidly rising flood waters Thursday afternoon as the city continued to suffer from the impacts of Tropical Storm Nicole.

The storm, which caused at least two deaths, was the first November hurricane to make landfall in Florida in 37 years.

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.

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.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Rising waters, high tides and the failure of a drainage system to a canal are just some of the issues residents in Volusia County are facing after Tropical Storm Nicole made its way through the area. Residents in Daytona Beach are seeing flooding caused by high tides. Some business owners told WFTV that it usually happens, but fortunately, this time, they were prepared. Randy Brett told WFTV he didn’t want to see a repeat with Nicole. The water began to recede for residents just at the peak of the high tides Thursday morning.

With Tropical Storm Nicole heading out of Central Florida, the Orlando International Airport announced it would reopen Thursday evening.

Several Flagler County parks have been closed until further notice due to flooding from Hurricane Nicole, according to county officials.

Tropical Storm Nicole demolished many parts of State Road A1A and flooded others in Flagler County, a heavy material toll.

Tropical Storm Nicole knocked down power lines, which killed a man and a woman after the two were electrocuted, authorities said.

Residents on Florida's East Coast are assessing the damage from Tropical Storm Nicole (Nov. 10)

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Storm surge from Tropical Storm Nicole ripped the patio down into the beach.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s theme parks are assessing damage and following Tropical Storm Nicole as they make arrangements to reopen. See a breakdown of updates to Florida theme parks below:WALT DISNEY WORLDWalt Disney World released an update Thursday morning at 11 a.m. — NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) November 10, 2022LEGOLANDLEGOLAND Florida Theme Park announced Thursday that is has reopened following Tropical Storm Nicole. LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park is open noon through 6 p.m. and Peppa Pig Theme Park will be open noon to 5 p.m. LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park and Peppa Pig Theme Park will be resume normal hours on Friday.

A curfew remains in effect in Volusia County for areas east of the Intracoastal Waterway, following Tropical Storm Nicole.

Tropical Storm Nicole continues to batter Florida where NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket waits on the launch pad.

A dam in Port Orange’s Cambridge Canal drainage system breached Thursday morning, causing water to flow into nearby residential streets and prompting officials to issue precautionary evacuation orders.

The one development from washing out the opening round: Hye-Jin Choi decided to withdraw, meaning Atthaya Thitikul has clinched the points-based award for LPGA rookie of the year. The Pelican Women's Championship is the penultimate event on the schedule. The leading 60 players advance next week to the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, which offers a $7 million purse. Choi would have had to win the Pelican Women's Championship to have any chance at rookie of the year. Thitikul is the second player to be LPGA rookie of the year and reach No.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. — A part of State Road A1A is shut down in Flagler County after a section of the road collapsed. Flagler County officials said State Route A1A suffered “significant damage” in Flagler Beach from Tropical Storm Nicole. Photos: Part of A1A collapses in Flagler BeachExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Part of A1A collapses Part of A1A collapses in Flagler Beach due to Tropical Storm Nicole. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Road collapse closes portion of A1A in Flagler BeachOfficials said the road collapsed due to storm surge waves from Nicole. Watch: Tropical Storm Nicole: Video shows the inside of a Wilbur-By-The-Sea home that crumbled into oceanFlagler County officials have been asking drivers to avoid A1A.

VERO BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicole sent multiple homes toppling into the Atlantic Ocean Thursday and threatened a row of high rise condominiums in places where Hurricane Ian washed away seawalls and other remaining protections only weeks ago. Nicole remains a sprawling tropical storm, covering nearly the entire weather-weary state of Florida while also reaching into Georgia and the Carolinas before dawn on Thursday. Authorities had warned that Nicole's storm surge could further erode many beaches hit by Hurricane Ian in September. The brunt of the storm hit north of its center. Parts of Florida were devastated by Hurricane Ian, which struck as a Category 4 storm.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A home in the Wilbur-By-The-Sea community in Volusia County has collapsed into the ocean. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Nicole brings storm surge flooding to Brevard, Volusia countiesStorm surge from Tropical Storm Nicole washed out some of the home’s foundation and the structure partially collapsed on Thursday. Channel 9 got a view inside the home and saw major damage inside, with the ocean-facing side of the structure exposed to the sea. Watch: Volusia County pounded by strong winds as TS Nicole moves through Central FloridaChannel 9 has several crews in Volusia County and will provide continuing coverage on Eyewitness News. This is inside another home in Wilbur-By-The-Sea on S. Atlantic Ave. that crumbled into the Atlantic Ocean.

A video captured in Daytona Beach Shores shows part of a building eroding into the ocean and being slammed by waves as Tropical Storm Nicole impacts Florida.

MIAMI — (AP) — Nicole hit Florida's east coast as a hurricane Thursday and remains such a sprawling tropical storm that it has covered nearly the entire state while reaching into Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama. Authorities warned that Nicole's storm surge could further erode many beaches hit by Hurricane Ian in September. Tropical storm force winds extended as far as 450 miles (720 kilometers) from the center in some directions as Nicole turned northward over central Florida Thursday morning. Nicole became a hurricane Wednesday evening as it slammed into Grand Bahama Island, having made landfall just hours earlier on Great Abaco island as a tropical storm. It was the first storm to hit the Bahamas since Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm that devastated the archipelago in 2019.

Ron DeSantis will provide an update as Tropical Storm Nicole moves through Florida on Thursday. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Nicole brings storm surge flooding to Brevard, Volusia countiesThe governor will be joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie. Watch: Brevard County sees power outages from 70-mph winds as Hurricane Nicole makes landfallNicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane around 3 a.m. near Vero Beach. Read: Hurricane Nicole: Have storm-related questions? Call the WFTV Hurricane Help LineChannel 9 will have live coverage of DeSantis’ news conference on Eyewitness News.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Strong winds from Tropical Storm Nicole were pounding Volusia County early Thursday morning. Nicole made landfall near Vero Beach around 3 a.m. Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Nicole brings storm surge flooding to Brevard, Volusia countiesThe storm surge from Nicole started causing coastal erosion and structural damage throughout the day on Wednesday. Read: How to keep your pets safe during a natural disaster or emergencySeveral structures in Volusia County have been deemed structurally unsound due to previous damage from Hurricane Ian. Channel 9 has crews in Volusia County working to cover the storm and will provide continuing coverage on Eyewitness News.

SANFORD, Fla. — Channel 9′s Q McCray has been keeping an eye on conditions in areas of Seminole County, including at Sanford’s Lake Monroe. Early Thursday, he watched as water crested over the lake wall along West Seminole Boulevard near Sanford City Hall. READ: Hurricane Nicole: These Volusia County buildings have been deemed structurally unsoundNow, as Tropical Storm Nicole compounds issues brought on by Ian, vegetation from the lake is turning up on walkway around Lake Monroe. Snails near Lake Monroe Piles of snails washed up onto the sidewalk surrounding Lake Monroe in Sanford as Hurricane Nicole approached Florida Thursday morning. (WFTV Staff)SEE: Hurricane Nicole knocks down tree, blocks Kissimmee roadwayLake Monroe is making its onto Seminole Blvd bringing wildlife along with it.

Tropical Storm Nicole's effects will peak today. Happy birthday, Ennio Morricone. And the ungodliness of Ron DeSantis.

A beachside building has partially collapsed in Daytona Beach, Florida, as the effects of Tropical Storm Nicole begin battering eastern Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Forecasters are relying on critical information about Tropical Storm Nicole that’s being gathered by hurricane-hunter airplanes. The modified cargo plane took off from Lakeland and flew straight into Nicole three times. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Nicole nears hurricane status as it nears Florida; see timeline for conditionsThe plane is full of high-tech gear to measure every aspect of the storm. The mission for the hurricane hunters on the flight is to find the center of Tropical Storm Nicole. READ: Tropical Storm Nicole: Which Central Florida counties have issued curfews?

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re looking for a way to entertain your kids on Friday while classes are canceled due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the Orlando Science Center has an option. The cost of the camp is $110 per child for non-members and $100 per child for members. Early and late care is also available as early as 7:30 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m. for $17. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: School closures in Central FloridaCaregivers can get more information or register their student by clicking here www.osc.org/severeweather or by calling 407-514-2112. Click 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. — DoorDash will be suspending operations across central Florida due to Tropical Storm Nicole. The company announced that it will stop taking orders in Orlando and surrounding areas starting Wednesday night at 9 p.m. They said that they took this precautionary measure because Tropical Storm Nicole is forecast to bring potentially dangerous weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flash flooding and storm surges. DoorDash will closely monitor conditions from local authorities before resuming operations. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Here’s when Central Florida theme parks close, and when they’ll reopenClick 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.

Florida residents who file property damage claims caused by Hurricane Nicole may have a lower deductible if they already met their insurance deductible for Hurricane Ian.

The storm was expected to strengthen and become a hurricane before hitting Florida's east coast.

Daytona Beach Shores police and Volusia County deputies are going door-to-door inside 12 condo complexes and one hotel along the beach that are under threat of collapse due to the powerful storm surge caused by Tropical Storm Nicole.

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Officials at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville said the hospital would be enacting emergency response protocols Wednesday evening due to the potential effects from Tropical Storm Nicole. Beginning at 6 p.m. the hospital will initiate a partial lockdown of the facility. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Which Central Florida counties have issued curfews? Hospital officials said visitors would not be able to enter the building but patients will be allowed one partner in care to remain with them until the storm has passed. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Central Florida Tropical Storm Nicole is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches Florida’s east coast.

With Florida firmly in the crosshairs of Tropical Storm Nicole, teams across Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are preparing facilities – and the massive moon-bound Artemis I rocket – for the still-strengthening storm as it bears down on the Space Coast.

Take a live look at Central Florida as Nicole rips across the state.

Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to be classified as a hurricane later Wednesday evening as it makes its way toward the Florida peninsula, with the expectation of it making landfall. Brevard County:Brevard County has not yet issued any curfews. Flagler County:Flagler County has not yet issued any curfews. Volusia County:Parts of Volusia County are already seeing and feeling some impacts from the storm as it approaches the east coast of Florida. Volusia County has issued a mandatory evacuation order that began at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Nicole is launching its amphibious assault on Florida, and dangerous surge, wind, and heavy rainfall will continue to overspread most of the state.

As Tropical Storm Nicole gets closer to Central Florida, the Central Florida Expressway Authority will temporarily suspend cash toll collections.

Tropical Storm Nicole made landfall Wednesday morning on Great Abaco Island in the northwestern Bahamas with estimated winds of 70 mph.

A house teeters on the edge of a beach in Volusia County as Nicole batters the Central Florida coast.

Artemis 1 will remain at the launch pad to ride Tropical Storm Nicole out when it hits Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s theme parks are gearing up for Tropical Storm Nicole. See a breakdown of updates to Florida theme parks below:WALT DISNEY WORLDWalt Disney World theme park officials announced that it will have a phased closure on Wednesday and into Thursday due to Tropical Storm Nicole. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEXKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will remain open Wednesday, but will not operate bus tours due to the approaching tropical storm. For more information visit: https://t.co/Vm8tqWIKqq pic.twitter.com/z5kBjylO72 — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (@ExploreSpaceKSC) November 8, 2022READ: Tropical Storm Nicole: School closures in Central FloridaLEGOLANDLegoland Florida has not made any announcements on operations impacted by Tropical Storm Nicole. How many times have the Disney parks closed?

As Tropical Storm Nicole continues to move through Central Florida, Walt Disney World announced it would begin phased reopenings of its parks.

Tropical Storm Nicole continues to gain strength as its track aims toward Florida’s east coast. Follow along for live updates.

As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Florida, there are some important insurance tips Action 9 wants you to keep in mind. It’s important to have your homeowner’s policy handy and take pictures or videos of your belongings and the exterior of your home. If you’re taking a video of your contents, narrating details about what you’re recording could help you later on if you need to make a claim. Action 9 insurance tips“People from all over the country will be flocking into Florida. Again, if you need to make minor repairs to prevent further damage, wait until the storm completely passes.

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The effects of Tropical Storm Nicole claim an office building in Volusia County.

Florida Power and Light crews and trucks were pre-deployed this week, many of them staging at the Daytona International Speedway.

A Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.

Emergency officials are recommending people living on the barrier island and other low-lying or flood-prone neighborhoods to evacuate before Tropical Storm Nicole has the potential to make landfall on Florida's east coast.

Central Florida’s theme parks and attractions are making adjustments ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.

Emergency Management in Flagler County says evacuation orders will go out sometime Wednesday for families and businesses on the barrier island ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.

NASA is pushing back the launch of its Artemis I moon mission to give its crews at Kennedy Space Center more time once Tropical Storm Nicole passes.

Weeks after Hurricane Ian, Seminole County’s Emergency Director believes now is not the time for hurricane fatigue.

More than a month after Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida, Kirk Dacosta of Buenaventura Lakes is once again boarding up his windows in preparation for the incoming Tropical Storm Nicole.

The Orlando International Airport announced it will be putting a halt to commercial operations Wednesday ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.

Volusia County leaders are preparing for Tropical Storm Nicole by issuing mandatory evacuation orders for certain areas that may receive some of the worst impacts of the storm.

As Tropical Storm Nicole moves closer to Central Florida, some counties are urging residents to evacuate.

Walt Disney World has announced a limited number of closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.

SunRail says it will suspend its commuter rail service starting Wednesday ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole.

Tropical Storm Nicole has prompted closures of airports, government buildings and beaches across Central Florida. Here’s the latest.

The City of Palm Bay has declared a local state of emergency, Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Nicole gets closer to Central Florida.

As Tropical Storm Nicole gets closer to Florida, the Orlando Sanford International Airport has announced the storm is forcing it to suspend operations on Wednesday.

As Tropical Storm Nicole continues to near the east coast of Florida, watches and warnings are now in effect for every county in east Central Florida.

As Tropical Storm Nicole moves closer to Florida, concerns are growing about effects in coastal areas of Central Florida, including Flagler County.

As Nicole gets closer to Central Florida, school districts across the area are announcing how they will handle the storm.

Tropical Storm Nicole is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane as it churns toward the northwestern Bahamas and Florida’s Atlantic coastline.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency declaration for 34 of the state’s 67 counties ahead of the storm’s arrival later this week.

As Subtropical Storm Nicole gets closer to the east coast of Florida, the effects from the storm will be felt all over.