HURRICANE NICOLE

Most customers of Duke Energy Florida will see a slight increase in their bill starting next month now that the Florida Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved the energy provider’s latest fuel and capacity rate request.

The City of Winter Park posted an advisory warning the public of Hazardous Algae Bloom events happening in the city's lakes. Among those impacted are Lakes Maitland, Baldwin, Sue, Osceola and Virginia.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will study ways to reduce flooding in Daytona Beach.

The office hours will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 2 at the Flagler County Government Building, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bunnell.

A popular beach access ramp in Volusia County is temporarily closing months after damage caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s forecast will be sunny and nice Monday. Our area will warm nicely in the afternoon after a chilly start with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Read: FEMA assistance deadline for Hurricane Nicole is approaching, here’s how to applyCentral Florida will be cold again Monday night before things start to heat up throughout the week. Watch: Community supports family after loss of Ormond Beach firefighter, paramedic in surfing accidentGet caught up on today’s headlines by clicking here. Follow our Severe Weather team on Twitter for live updates:©2023 Cox Media Group

ORLANDO, Fla. — The clock is ticking for some Central Florida counties to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance for Hurricane Nicole. Homeowners who suffered damage or property in Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Putnam, St. Johns or Volusia Counties can apply for federal aid. Read: FEMA approves millions in group flood insurance for those affected by Hurricanes Ian and NicoleFEMA disaster assistance could be financial, rental assistance, hotel costs reimbursement, temporary housing funding, and funds to repair damage caused to your home. Click here and click on the blue “Apply Online” icon. Find one close to you by clicking here or texting DRC and your ZIP code to 43362.

The deadline is Monday, Feb. 13 for residents in Volusia, Brevard, Flagler, and Lake counties to apply for FEMA assistance as related to Hurricane Nicole.

Kim Fuller with FEMA says about 50% of the people with hurricane damage to their homes qualify for hotel benefits, but only a small portion are using those benefits.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Households affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole are getting some help from the federal government after FEMA approved more than $18 million for flood insurance. As part of federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole, FEMA has approved 7,644 Florida households with group flood insurance policies for three years. According to a news release, eligible homeowners and renters will receive a notification from FEMA stating they have been included on a Group Flood Insurance Plan and will receive a Certificate of Flood Insurance. When the GFIP expires, the applicant is responsible for purchasing and maintaining flood insurance on their own. Failure to maintain flood insurance may result in the denial of future FEMA flood disaster assistance.

Cleaning up is only the start of what will be a long recovery effort in Seminole County following Hurricane Ian.

Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Central Florida are permanently closing.

If you still need to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, the deadline is approaching fast.

Bull Creek Fish Camp restaurant in Flagler County will be torn down at the end of February after suffering “irreparable damages” from Hurricane Ian and Nicole, according to a news release from the county.

Following the announcement that Good Samaritan Society is selling off the Kissimmee Village community, News 6 spoke with residents who currently live there.

From a beach access 6 miles north of Sebastian Inlet, News 6 watched Brevard County's largest beach renourishment project in two decades being put into action.

After a little over a month of waiting, Flagler County is now seeing the relief funds that was promised by Gov. Ron DeSantis to support beach recovery after Florida was devastated during this past hurricane season.

Dozens of homes along the coast in Volusia County are still sitting on cliffs after their dunes or seawalls washed away in last year's hurricanes.

COCOA, Fla. — Time is running out for Brevard County residents still in need of Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance from the impacts of Nicole. The FEMA disaster recovery center at the UF/IFAS Extension Service at 3695 Lake Dr. in Cocoa will permanently close on Sunday, Jan. 22. Read: Woman killed after being hit by train in Brevard CountyFEMA says residents needing help after Jan. 22 can still register for assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Registration for Hurricane Nicole assistance will be open through Feb. 13. 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.

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.

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Volusia County’s beaches are slowly reopening, with many ramps and walkovers still heavily damaged from the hurricanes.

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.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Brevard County beach will reopen next week after a destructive hurricane season. Hurricanes Ian and Nicole forced the beach to close because of the heavy winds and rain damaging the dunes. Read: Hurricane Ian insured losses near $12.6 billion in FloridaSince then, workers have been cleaning up the mess for people to visit. Read: These were Central Florida’s biggest stories in 2022Several areas will remain closed as workers continue to pick up debris. Read: Brevard County leaders consider $20 million plan to restore beaches damaged by hurricanesThe beach plans to reopen on Tuesday.

If you haven’t applied for Hurricane Ian FEMA assistance yet and need to, you have three weeks left to do so.

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. — Someone caused more than a million dollars in damage to the new system designed to protect dunes and homes on the Volusia County coast after Hurricane Nicole. State officials installed a dam as a temporary fix for Daytona Beach Shores, but Wednesday night, vandals damaged the dam. A tiger dam is orange tubes filled with ocean water stacked to create a barrier. Kay Eiler said that after the hurricane, the tiger dam will have a new solution if the next hurricane strikes again. Read: Congressman Mike Waltz: Hurricane recovery in Volusia County a ‘top priority’“We lost so much of the dune, it’s very important,” she said.

This past hurricane season has shown Floridians firsthand how devastating hurricanes can be.

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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — About one month after Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida, additional federal aid is available for Central Florida counties. Families who were impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole may need to apply for disaster assistance twice if their homes were damaged. Flagler County residents were part of a specific announcement made by President Biden last week. Watch: Orange County residents voice concerns over lack of debris pickup as deadline loomsCounty residents would receive financial assistance with home repairs and temporary housing. For those who want to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, click here, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362, which is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day.

A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is set to open Sunday in Brevard County for residents impacted by Hurricane Nicole.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers toured the town of Astor by land and water this week to find ways to prevent the area from future floods.

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.

Nearly 50,000 property owners forced from their homes for more than a month by Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole could be eligible for tax relief under a bill that was being prepared Friday for a special legislative session next week.

Fall 2022 was a season that will go down in the record books with back-to-back hurricanes racking up a considerable amount of rain during a usually drier time of the year.

The Florida shipwreck debris was discovered a couple of weeks ago in Daytona Beach Shores after part of the beach was washed away during Hurricane Nicole.

Archaeologists believe mysterious debris revealed in the wake of Hurricane Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores could be from the 19th century.

State archaeologists are returning to Daytona Beach Shores Tuesday to investigate mysterious debris that appeared on the beach after Hurricane Nicole.

Grant funding is finally rolling into Flagler County for fixing the severely eroded dunes. The recent hurricanes wiped away what was left of the dunes and took out chunks of A1A.

The object was discovered by beachgoers — and so far, no one knows what it is.

Hurricane season is officially over, but the impacts from Ian and Nicole will linger for years to come.

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.

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out potential proposals Thursday to correct the state’s crippled insurance market.

This week, New Smyrna Beach Zone 2 commissioner Lisa Martin held community listening sessions for residents to ask questions and express concerns after Hurricane Ian and Nicole.

The Atlantic hurricane season has ended with 14 named storms, but residents of Florida and Puerto Rico will continue to deal with damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona.

MIAMI — (AP) — An Atlantic hurricane season with 14 named storms officially ended Wednesday, though residents of Florida and Puerto Rico will continue to deal with damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona. The 2022 period had an unusually calm first half but made up for that with the three destructive hurricanes in the second half, ending with an average number of named storms. An average hurricane season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes, forecasters said. Since 1950, only 1997 and 1961 had no named storms in August. With 150-mph (241-kmh) maximum sustained winds, Hurricane Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane ever to make landfall in the U.S., officials said.

Some homeowners in Volusia whose homes were destroyed along the coast hope a disaster declaration will help them rebuild faster.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be operating a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center in Daytona Beach this week to help residents impacted by Florida’s recent hurricanes.

It was a tale of two seasons. The 2022 hurricane season got off to an extremely slow start, but quickly became very active in late September.

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — When Hurricane Ian hit Volusia County in September, much of the area was flooded. Less than a month later Hurricane Nicole ravaged the coast with high winds and waves, wreaking havoc on an already battered coast. Read: How Hurricanes Ian, Nicole impacted the Central Florida systemThat’s why New Smyrna Beach zone 2 city Commissioner Lisa Martin is hosting a listening session at the Cornado Civic Center Tuesday night. Read: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following Nicole“People are shocked, they’re scared. I believe we need to understand better how to handle water in our city,” Martin added.

Sea levels are expected to rise around the contiguous U.S. faster than previously thought, a new NASA study finds.

Florida’s emergency management team is set to present Gov. Ron DeSantis with damage assessments to be used as evidence to request major federal disaster declarations for public assistance and individual assistance in the wake of Hurricane Nicole.

Officials in Volusia County are at a loss trying to figure out what kind of structure was unearthed on the beach after hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

Florida will have an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 travel trailers available for families in need of short term shelter, the state says.

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. — Leaders in Volusia County are looking into a mystery. Erosion from Hurricane Nicole has unearthed a mysterious structure on the beach. Watch: Daytona Beach businesses welcome weekend crowds after costly hurricane seasonPhotos taken in the Daytona Beach Shores area show several pieces of debris in long rows. Mysterious structure unearthed by erosion in Volusia CountyCounty officials were alerted to the debris after they were discovered poking up through the sand. Read: Orange County to approve contractor for Orlo Vista flood mitigation projectThe county says it’s going to have to test it, to find out what it is.

Leaders in Volusia County are looking into a mystery.

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A pop-up Disaster Assistance Center for people needing help with Hurricane Ian recovery is open on Monday in New Smyrna Beach. Homeowner associations are also eligible to apply for loans. Help will only be available for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Organizers said anyone seeking assistance for damage from Hurricane Nicole can call Volusia County Emergency Management at 386-254-1500 to learn about available resources. Read: Over $1 billion in federal funding put towards Hurricane Ian recoveryFor more information about available assistance, click here.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Storm damage victims in New Smyrna Beach can learn this week how the city plans to move forward from Hurricane Nicole. Photos: New Smyrna Beach to share recovery plan on storm damage, beach erosion from Hurricane NicoleExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 New Smyrna Beach to share recovery plan on storm damage, beach erosion from Hurricane NicoleCommissioner Lisa Martin plans to hold the first of several meetings Tuesday. Read: Florida woman dies after test drive ends in deadly crashShe wants to discuss oceanfront properties and beach erosion. Watch: Police search for gunman after deadly shooting at hookah pub in Daytona BeachThat meeting is scheduled to start Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Coronado Civic Center on North Pine Street. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Families in the Sanford area picked up free Thanksgiving meals Wednesday night at the Midway Safe Harbor Center.

Rep. Paul Renner set up a panel to study lessons from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, and Kevin Guthrie called for a forecast of storm surge.

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

The Space Coast Office of Tourism has kicked off a special marketing campaign to assure potential visitors that Brevard County has avoided the brunt of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole — and the county is fully open for tourism, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Nicole is long gone, and the holiday season is in full swing here in Central Florida. READ: Night of a Million Lights returns this holiday season at new venueICE! returns, this year featuring Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Click here to reserve your tickets. featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Gaylord Hotels)Holidays at Universal Orlando ResortIf you weren’t able to see the kickoff of Universal Orlando Resort’s holiday festivities last weekend due to Hurricane Nicole, the party continues this weekend. READ: ‘Bigger and better than ever’: SeaWorld announces return of Christmas CelebrationExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 13 SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration Christmas Celebration will return to SeaWorld Orlando beginning Nov. 11, 2022.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricanes Ian and Nicole caused a lot of damage in Volusia County, as seawalls collapsed and buildings were deemed unsafe. Channel 9 has spoken to business owners and engineers about what it will take to fix our coast. “The biggest problem is probably the amount of sand that was taken off the beach by the swells,” Crouch said. He said that lowering the beach about 6 feet and exposing the bottom of the seawall makes them vulnerable. There is less room for trucks to get on the beach because the beach is small.

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.

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County Attorney Al Hadeed stresses that a holdout will give in by December 31 and the Corps project will be on by June.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Residents impacted by beach erosion due to Hurricane Nicole can now get emergency replacement sand. Coastal erosion has shown up in parts of Florida’s east coast after Nicole’s impact, including Melbourne Beach. Watch: Wilbur-by-the-Sea man, 89, recalls riding out Hurricane Nicole in beachside homeBrevard County residents who were impacted by the beach erosion can now contact the county for authorization to replace sand. See: Anchor washes ashore in Cocoa Beach during Hurricane NicoleContact the Brevard County Natural Resources Management department to put in your request. ©2022 Cox Media Group

DELTONA, Fla. — People across Deltona said they’ve watched as floodwaters continue to rise. The problem started weeks ago after Hurricane Ian, but for some, it has only gotten worse since Hurricane Nicole. Juan Otero said since Ian, water has continued to creep closer to his home. Read: Deltona residents alarmed by holes forming after flooding from Hurricane Ian“It keeps rising. “We are doing everything we can, but there’s not much we can do for some areas,” said Chisolm.

The damages from the Category 1 storm in Volusia County, home to Daytona Beach, exceeded those from the much stronger Hurricane Ian, which caused $377 million of damage in the county, officials said. Volusia County officials said that 29 single-family homes in Wilbur-by-the-Sea had damage and that 17 were deemed unsafe following Hurricane Nicole. In Daytona Beach Shores and New Smyrna Beach, two dozen multistory condo buildings have been evacuated and deemed unsafe by building inspectors. Daytona Beach Shore by far had the most property damage in the county, estimated at $370.3 million, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser. It was followed by New Smyrna Beach at $51.1 million and Daytona Beach at $50 million.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Teams at NASA are making their final preparations for the next launch attempt for NASA’s Artemis I mission. NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft have been sitting on its launchpad for more than a week and survived winds from Hurricane Nicole. Read: NASA: Moon rocket endured hurricane, set for 1st test flightThe planned launch for Wednesday at 1:04 a.m. will be NASA’s third attempt to send Artemis I around the moon. Watch: NASA leaders confirm discovery of artifact from space shuttle ChallengerThe last two launch attempts were scrubbed due to technical issues with the rocket. Read: Space plane landing at Kennedy Space Center likely source for mysterious sonic boomTanking operations are set to take place Tuesday afternoon.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — People at Central Florida’s coast are continuing to get back on their feet following the impact of Hurricane Nicole. After some buildings in the Daytona Beach Shores area were evacuated over structural concerns, some residents are starting to move back in. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleEngineers have been working over the weekend to inspect some oceanfront condo buildings. Watch: Some Daytona Beach Shores residents return to their homes after Hurricane Nicole, others waitThree Daytona Beach Shores condos reopened Sunday after being deemed safe to live in: Castaways Beach Resort, Towers Grande and Curran Shores South. The Daytona Beach Shores public safety director said no more emergency services will be provided at properties where people did not obey evacuation orders.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Flagler County Emergency Management captured drone footage of the Hammock area on Friday. This was only a day after Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida. Read: Some Daytona Beach Shores residents return to their homes after Hurricane Nicole, others waitThere was a significant amount of sand washed up on the beach in north Flagler County, and the sand eventually moved onto the streets as a result of the storm. Read: Daytona Beach Shores residents wait for updates after 24 buildings deemed unsafeFlagler County estimates that Nicole will cost it a total of $23.7 million in damage. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday that state Road A1A in Flagler and Volusia counties has reopened after emergency repairs lasted three days.

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State Road A1A reopened to traffic in both directions Saturday evening just four days after Hurricane Nicole ravaged the road.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will be cloudy and cooler Sunday as a cool front moves through our area. Read: State Road A1A reopens following damage from Hurricane NicoleThe high temperature in Orlando should reach around 77 degrees. The warmest part of the day will come around lunchtime and then temperatures will cool through the rest of the afternoon and into our evening. Read: Winter Garden Challenge 22 Walk supports veterans with post-traumatic stressLow temperatures in Central Florida will drop to around 5 to 15 degrees cooler Sunday night. Cloudy and cool Sunday as front moves through Central FloridaSome areas could see lows in the 50s and 60s.

CASSELBERRY, Fla. — A teenager has died following a drowning incident Saturday, Casselberry Police said. Police said the incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. at Crystal Bowl Circle. Read: State Road A1A reopens following damage from Hurricane NicoleCasselberry Police was assisted by the Seminole County Fire Department and sheriff’s office. Read: 18-year-old mother found shot and killed in car, police sayThis is still an active investigation. Read: Ultralight plane crashes in Titusville, pilot injured, deputies sayWatch Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Sections of state Road A1A will reopen after the Florida Department of Transportation made emergency repairs, Gov. Hurricane Nicole damaged the highway by eroding part of the road. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Part of A1A collapses in Flagler BeachExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 SEE: Part of A1A collapses in Flagler Beach (FDOT)Now, motorists will be able to travel on it again in Flagler, St. John and Volusia counties. Read: Daytona Beach Shores residents wait for updates after 24 buildings deemed unsafe“FDOT has completed emergency repairs on the last three storm-damaged sections of S.R. A1A and reopened the roadway after only three days of work,” DeSantis said.

A Florida man and his friends found what appeared to be a Native American burial ground after Hurricane Nicole blew through Chastain Beach.

Coastal Florida homes were seen covered under several feet of sand in photos from officials following the destructive force of Hurricane Nicole last week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — SunRail will resume regular service for customers on Monday after shutting down service following Hurricane Nicole. Following the storm, crews inspected and removed debris from the 61.5-mile Central Florida Rail Corridor, reinstalled railroad gates at 126 crossings, and tested signals to assure the safe resumption of service. In a statement, SunRail thanked its customers for their patience as service was restored as quickly and safely as possible. Read: Foggy start to Saturday, cold front moving inSunrail reminded everyone to be cautious around trains and railroad crossings. Learn about service updates and other SunRail information by following @RideSunRail, visiting SunRail.com, and downloading the official SunRail app.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will see very thick fog Saturday morning. Expect to see the fog thin out following the 9 a.m. hour. Read: Popular Ponce Inlet restaurant damaged in Hurricane Nicole, owner promises to rebuildSaturday afternoon will be mostly sunny and warm with highs in the low 80s. A cold front moves in on Sunday, and will bring with it, a few light showers and mostly cloudy skies. Read: 24 Volusia beachfront condos must be assessed by an engineer before residents can move back inThe front will bring a nice cool down for the start of this week.

PONCE INLET, Fla. — The owner of Racing’s North Turn, a prominent Ponce Inlet beachside eating and live music venue, promised to repair the facility and reopen after its seawall and foundation were damaged by Hurricane Nicole. All day Friday, locals stopped by the area to check out the building after local social media feeds were flooded with photos of the damge from the storm surge. “We are working diligently to reopen and look forward to seeing everyone as soon as possible,” the owner wrote in a Facebook post thanking the community for its concern. “I don’t remember it being as far down,” Hagan noted, pointing to the sand level between the building and the beach access ramp. That’s amazing.”READ: DeSantis visits Wilbur-by-the-Sea to assess Hurricane Nicole damageHagan said he hoped the owner would be able to restore the restaurant quickly, though he expressed doubts when looking at the exposed foundation.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some minor damage from Hurricane Nicole didn’t stop people from coming out to enjoy the first day of Electric Daisy Carnival. Thank you to the amazing Insomniac crew for bringing EDC Orlando to life after Nicole crashed our party a little early. 🌪🌈 #kineticBLOOM pic.twitter.com/oNkPdj0gBm — EDC Orlando (@EDC_Orlando) November 11, 2022See our gallery below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 EDC Orlando Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Orlando (wftv.com)READ: 24 Volusia beachfront condos must be assessed by an engineer before residents can move back inSome tents were knocked around by the strong winds, but none of the stages were damaged. The festival at Camping World Stadium runs through Sunday and usually attracts hundreds of thousands of people. READ: Taylor Dayne reveals colon cancer diagnosisTickets are still available.

Chases on the Beach in the town of New Smyrna Beach experienced significant damages during the storm. Now, General Manager Joe Ryan and his team are working to rebuild it.

SANFORD, Fla. — In Seminole County, emergency officials are bracing for more flooding in the wake of Hurricane Nicole. Some neighborhoods were just drying out from Hurricane Ian. Read: UPDATE: Eastbound I-4 reopens in Seminole County after 2 hurt in rollover crashWhitcomb Road in Geneva dried up from Hurricane Ian, but on Thursday, water was back and covering the road. Harris said they will be closely watching areas like Sanford, where water is already covering Seminole Boulevard. He became known as the water taxi after Ian, as he delivered food and medicine to his neighbors on his boat.

MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — In Brevard County, damage assessments are still underway. Drone 9 flew over Melbourne Beach and captured the erosion that is happening there. Channel 9 has learned that it may take weeks to add up the full impact of Hurricane Nicole. The county has deemed more than a half-dozen homes and buildings in the areas of Melbourne Beach and Satellite Beach unsafe. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 97 Tropical Storm Nicole The path of destruction left behind by Tropical Storm Nicole in New Smyrna Beach.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — (AP) — NASA's moon rocket needs only minor repairs after enduring a hurricane at the pad and is on track for its first test flight next week, a top official said Friday. The wind never exceeded the rocket’s design limits as Hurricane Nicole swept through Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, according to Free. Computer models indicate there should be no strength or fatigue issues from the storm, even deep inside the rocket, Free noted. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket, known as SLS for Space Launch System, is the most powerful ever built by NASA. NASA wants to test all the systems before putting astronauts on board in 2024 for a trip around the moon.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The man and woman who died after being electrocuted by a downed powerline in Orange County during Hurricane Nicole were twin siblings, their father told Channel 9. Their father identified the twins as Khalil and Kiana Sapp. Deputies said Khalil died after he got out of his car and made contact with a downed power line. Read: Orange County man, woman electrocuted by downed power lineNeighbor Kimberly Neff said it took a while for first responders to get to the twins because the winds were so strong, and it was a challenge to get to the pole and turn the electricity off. Community mourns Orange County man, woman electrocuted by downed power line (WFTV)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.