Catfish litter streets of Florida as Hurricane Irma hits mainland (VIDEO)

Catfish were strewn about the streets of Florida as Hurricane Irma not only wreaked havoc on humans but also on wildlife in the Sunshine State.

Busch Gardens' Flamingos take shelter before Irma hits

To ensure the safety of the 12,000 animals that call Busch Gardens home. the theme park reports that they have enacted a comprehensive weather preparedness plan.

Irma set records; luckily, late weakening dampened its power

Before crashing into Florida, Hurricane Irma set all sorts of records for brute strength as it flattened Caribbean islands and swamped the Florida Keys. Irma's assault - so soon after Harvey's deluge of Houston - marked the first time the U.S. was hit by two Category 4 storms in the same year.

Hurricane Irma drains Tampa Bay area waterways

Hurricane Irma’s winds are draining the water from Tampa Bay area waterways, creating an eerie pre-storm scene along Bayshore Boulevard and other popular destinations.

Marines await Hurricane Irma at Raymond James Stadium

First responders and even some military vehicles are staging at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as Hurricane Irma approaches. 

Rescuers brave Hurricane Irma's fury to save manatees

Hurricane Irma’s winds drained waterways around Tampa Bay late this morning, even though the storm was 200 miles away.  It happened so fast that some manatees were apparently caught off-guard, leading to at least one impromptu rescue.

Couple rescued from sailboat trying to ride out Irma

Florida sheriff’s deputies rescued a couple who tried to ride out Hurricane Irma on a small sailboat.

Irma tied for 7th strongest storm to make landfall in U.S. history

Hurricane Irma became tied for the seventh strongest storm to make landfall in U.S. history by a key measurement of atmospheric pressure.

Florida sheriff: Do not shoot at hurricane

Florida authorities have issued another stern warning about Hurricane Irma: Shooting bullets into the storm won’t help keep you safe.

FPL assembles largest pre-storm restoration workforce in U.S. history

FPL announced it has assembled the largest pre-storm restoration workforce in United States history to take on Hurricane Irma.

Harvey volunteers take a load off at UT game

It’s been a difficult time for Texans. With Harvey leaving mass destruction behind, Texan’s are now faced with major cleanup efforts, and are working to regain a sense of normalcy.

Governor warns Irma's storm surge 'will cover your house'

Life-threatening storm surge is expected for parts of Florida, especially if Hurricane Irma's winds push seawater ashore at high tide.

First hurricane-force wind gust reaches Florida Keys

Hurricane-force wind gusts officially reached the Florida Keys a couple of hours after sunset Saturday night.

Hurricane Irma sucks water away from shoreline of the Bahamas (VIDEO)

Video taken in the Bahamas appears to show a rare phenomenon as it looks as if Hurricane Irma has sucked all the water off the shoreline.

PHOTOS: Puerto Rico shows what may be in store for Florida

Puerto Rico took a beating from Hurricane Irma on Wednesday. The storm left death and destruction in its wake as it moved through the Caribbean and now, it's making its way up to southern Florida, already bringing in heavy rain and powerful gusts of wind.

Miami begins to see Irma's effects with heavy rain, strong winds

MIAMI (AP)-- Miami is already being battered by heavy rain and strong gusts of wind as Irma creeps toward the southern tip of Florida.