Irma Recovery UPDATE: Cities Coming Back; Polluted Water A Statewide Problem; Relief For Drivers

It's been a week since Hurricane Irma first started unleashing its fury on Florida. In the days since, there has been a lot of progress in getting the state to move back to normalcy. But it will be a while as there are still millions without power, states of emergency still in effect, and houses, businesses - and lives - in need of rebuilding.

Here's a summing up of some of the key stories to be aware of as you move across the day. Meanwhile, head here for a more detailed look. (For more hurricane news or local news from Miami, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts and newsletters from Miami Patch, and click here to find your local Florida Patch. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

• DISTURBANCES IN THE ATLANTIC - Irma may be gone, Jose may be headed to the northeast, but there's still more to worry about. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two more tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.
• MORE WATER CONCERNS - Orlando, concerned that Irma might have tainted the water, says no fishing or boating for now. And the state said Friday that there were more than 100 "pollution events" across the state - many involving the spillage of wastewater and sewage. While people had been told to stay out of the water at Miami-Dade beaches, that advisory has been lifted for most.
• CAR TALK - With Floridians heading, if not home - at least back to the state - AAA says they are seeing a spike in the number of calls they're getting for roadside assistance. They have some advice. Meanwhile, Irma's flood waters damaged many cars - and many of them will eventually turn up in used car lots. What you need to know.
• UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE - The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Thursdaythat Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of the storm.
• LOVE FROM HOUSTON - Florida will be on the minds and in the hearts of Houstonians on Sunday evening when the city gathers at the steps of City Hall for a candlelight vigil for the victims of both Harvey and Irma.
• PINELLAS EMERGENCY - While county offices and facilities are slowly reopening in Pinellas County, there is still so much work, so much clean-up, the county voted Thursday to extend the local state of emergency for another week. The good news is that the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is going to re-start service.
• REMEMBER - 911 FOR TRUE EMERGENCIES - Polk County officials say that 911 call volume has more than doubled since the storm and while many calls are for real emergencies, many have not so they are asking people to think if it's a real emergency before they call.
• HELP FOR DRIVERS - The state announced Friday that they will be waiving some driver's license and motor vehicle fees for several weeks in an effort to offer some relief for residents.
• HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - Gov. Rick Scott activates emergency bridge loans to help small businesses damaged by the storm.
• MIAMI REOPENING - Miami International Airport is inching toward returning to a full flight schedule; with many residents still without power, the city is "waving" the entrance fee to Grapeland Water Park this weekend.
• GARBAGE PICKUPS RESUMING - In Miami, they are ready to start picking up the trash again. The same goes for Tampa and Hillsborough County. In Manatee, the county has issued guidelines to help make collections go smoothly.
• MIAMI IS FAR FROM ALONE - There are still more than 3 million people without power in Florida — roughly two-thirds of the state. Crews across the state are moving to remove downed trees from power lines and get things up and running again. It is being called the largest mobilization of utility workers in U.S. history. Check out county-by-county outages here.
• LATEST FROM THE KEYS - While FEMA had said 25 percent of homes were destroyed and the rest heavily damaged, county officials say that estimate may be way too high. Residents of the Keys needing medical care, will get a free first visit from the South Florida Family Health and Research Centers to one of their two locations. Meanwhile, a report has Key West reopening for tourism in October. As for what services are available for Keys residents, head here.
• CELL SERVICE IMPROVING - The FCC had said that nearly one quarter of all cell sites in the state are without service. that number is down to 18 percent.
• TAMPA ALSO REOPENING - Good news in Tampa is that businesses are reopening. Malls are opening their doors, as are Publix grocery stores. Tampa Electric says 90 percent of customers have power restored and between them and Duke Energy, it's looking like pretty much everyone should have power back by the end of the weekend.
• DUVAL SCHOOLS - Students better get their pencils sharpened, it's back to school next week, the district announced Friday.
• EVERYONE IN THE POOL - Sarasota announced Friday that they will have both the Lido and Robert L. Taylor pools open before the weekend is over.
• HELP NEEDED - For those who escaped the storm's wrath and want to help others, the Polk County Sheriff says supplies are needed. And the Red Cross has opened a shelter there to help displaced residents. Bradenton residents are being asked to donate non-perishable items. Monroe County is also asking for help. Meanwhile, if you want to help, here's a guide to what kind of donations help the most.
• RECOVERY CENTERS - St. Petersburg has opened three food and supply shelters for people in need and those who would like to help them. And at Tropicana Field, Thursday night, the city will make meals available to families and people in need. Hillsborough County has also opened several centers offering help and ways for people to help. Libraries therehave also opened their doors to people needing internet access for things like filing FEMA applications. Meanwhile, Sarasota Police are also collecting relief supplies.
• You may also want to read about: this heartbreaking story of a man in the Keys who didn't just see his home destroyed, he may have lost his dreams; "angels" from Missouri who are now "honorary Tampa" citizens for their volunteer efforts; the man who was apparently so happy he survived Irma that he tried to drive away with a firetruck; the chainsaw-wielding nun helping with clean-up; how a Pizza Hut in Jacksonville told its workers not to even think about fleeing Irma early; an interview with the Weather Channel's Bryan Norcross about why Miami was spared; Palm Beach County Schools delaying reopening; and some advice on dealing with the airlines as airports resume operations.

Metropolitan Ministries fed 500 people in Tampa Wednesday night. Photo from City of Tampa