SUMMARY: Fox 35 Storm Team meteorologist Brooks Garner reports that future tropical storm Sarah poses a reduced threat to Florida while likely causing catastrophic flooding in Honduras. The storm will bring significant rainfall, up to 40 inches, potentially resulting in mudslides and loss of life as it slowly moves westward over several days. Although there’s a slight chance it may briefly strengthen, the forecast indicates it will weaken as it reaches Mexico and eventually dissolve into a cold front by mid-next week, bringing some rain to Florida but no severe impacts. A beautiful weekend in Florida is expected before cooler weather arrives.

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner discusses the change in impacts expected for Florida from future Sara, which has developed in the Caribbean.

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SUMMARY: Business owners in Pinellas County are struggling to recover from recent hurricanes due to delays in obtaining loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Many, including George Lewis of the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, have suffered significant damage and have been waiting weeks for financial assistance, worsened by a lapse in Congressional funding. The SBA’s loan processing has slowed as demand surged following Hurricane Helen. Business owners like Mark Hubard of Hub’s Marina emphasize that these loans are crucial for maintaining payroll and operational support. While awaiting funding, they are relying on local community support and hope Congress will approve additional resources soon.

According to the SBA, the administration ran out of money following increased loan demand after Hurricane Helene.

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SUMMARY: Agape Flights, a nonprofit in the Tampa Bay Area, is facing challenges in its mission to support Haiti due to a recent FAA ban on flights following gang violence. The ban was enacted after a Spirit Airlines flight was shot at while preparing to land in Port-au-Prince. This has forced Agape Flights to halt its humanitarian supply deliveries, disrupting critical support for ministries and missionaries reliant on these supplies. The organization is currently seeking a humanitarian exemption to resume flights, with hopes to restore vital supply deliveries to the region soon. Jameson Toyo reflects on the unrest in his homeland, emphasizing the importance of Agape’s work.

Local nonprofit Agape Flights temporarily stopped its humanitarian supply flights to Haiti after the FAA grounded U.S. flights to the country.

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