Odds increase for tropical formation this weekend or early next week
Read full article: Odds increase for tropical formation this weekend or early next weekThe next storm in the Atlantic is likely to spin up over the weekend or early next week out of the Central American Gyre, or CAG, the semi-permanent, sprawling area of spin that straddles the land areas separating the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean Sea on the Atlantic side -- the same feature responsible for so many of our devastating hurricanes in 2024 -- including the likes of Milton and Helene.
‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animals
Read full article: ‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animalsAs “Trooper” the dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations earlier this month adjusts to his foster home, fundraising efforts to help him and dogs like him are in the works.
Quiet end to October after a record-breaking start
Read full article: Quiet end to October after a record-breaking startAfter a banner start to October that included 3 simultaneous hurricanes (Kirk, Leslie, and Milton) during its first week – a first in our record books for the month of October – with more activity packed into one month than we see in some Augusts and Septembers (traditionally our busiest months) combined, including the strongest hurricane in almost two decades (Milton), a devastating Florida hurricane hit and a surprise hurricane (Oscar) – the smallest we’ve ever measured – last weekend, the tropics are finally simmering down to end the month.
Development odds dwindling in the Atlantic
Read full article: Development odds dwindling in the AtlanticSince Milton’s demise, we’ve seen no active tropical systems anywhere in the Atlantic, the longest stretch of inactivity in a month and before the historic run of late-season activity that included 6 named storms, of which 5 became hurricanes and 3 of those Category 3 or stronger, capped off by Category 5 Milton, the most intense hurricane in nearly two decades.
Arrest made in case of dog left abandoned along I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida
Read full article: Arrest made in case of dog left abandoned along I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting FloridaThe story of Trooper, the dog that was found chained to a fence in flood waters as Hurricane Milton approached Florida, captured the hearts of many.
Owner of ‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, now faces animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Owner of ‘Trooper,’ dog found by FHP, now faces animal cruelty chargesThe owner of a dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations last week in Tampa has been found and now faces animal cruelty charges.
6 victims killed by tornado in Fort Pierce community identified
Read full article: 6 victims killed by tornado in Fort Pierce community identifiedThe St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released the identities of the six victims who were killed by a tornado last week inside their Fort Pierce community.
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane MiltonFlorida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
From the pulpit, Harris calls out Trump for hurricane misinformation. Biden surveys Florida's damage
Read full article: From the pulpit, Harris calls out Trump for hurricane misinformation. Biden surveys Florida's damageKamala Harris has used an appearance before a largely Black church audience in battleground North Carolina to call out Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the federal government's hurricane response.
Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton
Read full article: Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and MiltonThe devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.
New aerial images show Florida’s Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: New aerial images show Florida’s Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane MiltonAfter Hurricane Milton, Raphaela Williams pleaded for help for Charlotte County’s Little Gasparilla Island, a barrier island with a seven-mile beach. It’s only reachable by boat. Cars aren’t allowed, so residents drive golf carts over thin sandy pathways.
Hurricane Milton produces 2 tornados impacting Florida tribes’ territory, NWS survey reports
Read full article: Hurricane Milton produces 2 tornados impacting Florida tribes’ territory, NWS survey reportsThe National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured three people who took shelter in their homes on Wednesday in Glades County.
‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS survey
Read full article: ‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS surveyThe National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured seven people and caused “considerable” structural damage in 30 minutes on Wednesday in Palm Beach County.
Hurricane Milton-related tornado turns fatal in St. Lucie County
Read full article: Hurricane Milton-related tornado turns fatal in St. Lucie CountyA tornado ravaged through the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, a retirement community in St. Lucie County’s Lakewood Park neighborhood, and killed six residents.
Will 2 major hurricanes inject instability into Florida insurance market? Expert weighs in
Read full article: Will 2 major hurricanes inject instability into Florida insurance market? Expert weighs inHelene and Milton are two names many Floridians won’t soon forget as they recover from the major hurricanes, with many hoping to rebuild. But will the two major storms, coming essentially back-to-back, sink Florida’s property insurance market?
Vero Beach residents share traumatic experience after Hurricane Milton-related tornado
Read full article: Vero Beach residents share traumatic experience after Hurricane Milton-related tornadoThere were tornadoes in Florida before Hurricane Milton even made landfall. One destroyed homes for miles Wednesday afternoon in Indian River County’s Vero Beach area. Mandy Reese said she was terrified when she realized one was closing in. She was home, grabbed her two kids, and ran into the bathroom — holding one on each side.
Dog found along Tampa Highway renamed ‘Trooper’ now in foster care
Read full article: Dog found along Tampa Highway renamed ‘Trooper’ now in foster careThe dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations earlier this week in Tampa has been renamed “Trooper” and is now in foster care.
Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closures
Read full article: Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closuresStreets in the Upper Florida Keys are swamped with floodwaters as Hurricane Milton brought heavy storm surges and coastal flooding to the region.
North Fort Myers in recovery mode after Hurricanes Milton, Helene
Read full article: North Fort Myers in recovery mode after Hurricanes Milton, HeleneNorth Fort Myers was one of the hardest-hit areas in Florida overnight, as a powerful storm surge and a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton caused widespread destruction. Streets are now littered with debris, and homes in mobile home parks sustained significant damage.
Biden tells Trump to ‘get a life, man’ and stop storm misinformation
Read full article: Biden tells Trump to ‘get a life, man’ and stop storm misinformationPresident Joe Biden said Thursday that his predecessor Donald Trump should “get a life” and try to help people impacted by a pair of devastating hurricanes, rather than spread misinformation about the federal response.
‘There’s no words’: Fort Pierce residents lose neighbors to deadly tornado outbreak
Read full article: ‘There’s no words’: Fort Pierce residents lose neighbors to deadly tornado outbreakA series of large, violent tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton hit the Spanish Lakes Country Club mobile home community in Fort Pierce Wednesday, causing significant destruction and four deaths.
South Florida nonprofit launches aid drive for Hurricane Milton, Helene relief
Read full article: South Florida nonprofit launches aid drive for Hurricane Milton, Helene reliefAs South Florida braces for the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the nonprofit organization Food For The Poor has sprung into action to support the region’s most vulnerable communities.
Milton wallops west-central Florida, blankets the peninsula with violent tornadoes
Read full article: Milton wallops west-central Florida, blankets the peninsula with violent tornadoesOnly days after explosively strengthening into the most intense Gulf hurricane in nearly two decades, the eye of Hurricane Milton crossed west-central Florida’s coastline at Siesta Key near Sarasota – just 20 miles south of Tampa Bay – as a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds around 8:30 p.m. local time Wednesday evening.
Hillsborough County residents head home after Hurricane Milton makes landfall on west coast
Read full article: Hillsborough County residents head home after Hurricane Milton makes landfall on west coastHurricane Milton evacuees were bracing for the worst Thursday morning as many across Hillsborough County returned home to assess the damage.
South Florida under wind advisory after Hurricane Milton slams into west coast
Read full article: South Florida under wind advisory after Hurricane Milton slams into west coastSouth Florida is under a wind advisory Thursday after Hurricane Milton plowed into the west coast of the state as a Category 3 storm.
Miami Beach residents, tourists remain calm as Hurricane Milton strengthens
Read full article: Miami Beach residents, tourists remain calm as Hurricane Milton strengthensAs Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, Miami Beach residents and tourists are feeling the brunt of the storm’s powerful winds, while businesses along Ocean Drive cautiously remain open on Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton: Weather conditions deteriorate in Sarasota County, officials want residents to ‘shelter in place’
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: Weather conditions deteriorate in Sarasota County, officials want residents to ‘shelter in place’Hurricane Milton was only hours away from landfall Wednesday night in Florida’s Gulf Coast, and there were already reports of tornadoes.
Rain, wind from Hurricane Milton impacting popular areas of Broward County
Read full article: Rain, wind from Hurricane Milton impacting popular areas of Broward CountyResidents in flood prone areas of Broward County are already seeing standing water on some roads as the impact from Hurricane Milton begins to be felt in the area.
Hurricane Milton: Florida Highway Patrol trooper finds dog tied, abandoned in flooded area
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: Florida Highway Patrol trooper finds dog tied, abandoned in flooded areaAs evacuations related to Hurricane Milton continued Wednesday in Tampa, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper found a dog tied to a barbed wire fence pole in a grassy flooded area.
Families flee Milton with pets in tow, turn to South Florida for refuge
Read full article: Families flee Milton with pets in tow, turn to South Florida for refugeResidents of Florida’s west coast headed to South Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, with the massive storm expected to devastate their hometowns.
Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bands
Read full article: Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bandsThe Florida Keys felt the effects of Hurricane Milton as its outer bands began bringing strong winds and high surf to the region, disrupting daily life and drawing concern from residents and visitors alike.
Miami firefighters prepare for deployment as Hurricane Milton threatens widespread devastation
Read full article: Miami firefighters prepare for deployment as Hurricane Milton threatens widespread devastationMiami firefighters are gearing up on Wednesday to deploy ahead of an impending Category 5 hurricane, preparing to bring life-saving measures both locally and to areas hardest hit by the storm.
‘I was asleep with my doggies’: Woman wakes up to possible tornado damaging Redland home
Read full article: ‘I was asleep with my doggies’: Woman wakes up to possible tornado damaging Redland homeA woman in the rural Redland area of southwest Miami-Dade woke up to a suspected tornado hitting her home early Wednesday morning as the outer rain bands of Hurricane Milton moved into South Florida.
Milton closes in, nightmare forecast unfolding for west-central Florida
Read full article: Milton closes in, nightmare forecast unfolding for west-central FloridaHurricane Milton continued its dangerous trek as a Category 5 hurricane during the predawn hours Wednesday as it accelerated across the eastern Gulf toward Florida’s west coast.
Tampa residents take final opportunity to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Tampa residents take final opportunity to evacuate ahead of Hurricane MiltonWith Hurricane Milton just under 24 hours away from impacting the west coast of Florida, rain bands were already showering the area Wednesday morning.
From north to south, residents in flood-prone parts of Miami-Dade prepare for high water
Read full article: From north to south, residents in flood-prone parts of Miami-Dade prepare for high waterDespite Hurricane Milton still being in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, residents and business owners in some parts of Miami-Dade County were already dealing with high water — and preparing for even more flooding.
How to report price gouging in South Florida as residents prepare for Hurricane Milton
Read full article: How to report price gouging in South Florida as residents prepare for Hurricane MiltonAs South Florida residents are preparing for heavy rainfall from Hurricane Milton, officials are reminding the public that price gouging is illegal and can be easily reported to the proper authorities.
Miami-Dade schools also closed Thursday as Milton bears down on Florida
Read full article: Miami-Dade schools also closed Thursday as Milton bears down on FloridaMiami-Dade public schools will now be closed on Thursday, in addition to Wednesday’s already-announced closure, district officials said Tuesday.
Broward Animal Care seeks foster homes for dogs, cats for hurricane season
Read full article: Broward Animal Care seeks foster homes for dogs, cats for hurricane seasonAs Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida’s Tampa Bay area, Broward Animal Care is asking local residents to temporarily open their homes for dogs and cats in need.
Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane MiltonMajor theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ‘s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down.
Fort Lauderdale residents stock up on sandbags, make preparations for Milton
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale residents stock up on sandbags, make preparations for MiltonWhile Hurricane Milton is not heading toward South Florida, the area will still feel some effects of the storm this week, leading to long lines Tuesday for sandbags at Floyd Hull Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
Broward beaches looking bare as Milton heads toward Florida
Read full article: Broward beaches looking bare as Milton heads toward FloridaThe normally bustling Broadwalk on Hollywood Beach was looking bare Tuesday morning as rain ahead of Hurricane Milton drives away tourists, also leaving businesses looking empty.
Extreme Hurricane Milton takes aim, Tampa Bay region braces for a worst case scenario
Read full article: Extreme Hurricane Milton takes aim, Tampa Bay region braces for a worst case scenarioMilton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane on Monday morning at a rate rarely seen and is on course to strike west-central Florida as one of the most impactful U.S. hurricanes in modern memory.
Tampa mayor’s sobering message to those who don’t evacuate: ‘you’re gonna die’
Read full article: Tampa mayor’s sobering message to those who don’t evacuate: ‘you’re gonna die’Residents in the Tampa area have been packing up and leaving Hillsborough County as powerful Hurricane Milton continues to head their way.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 stormHurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.
Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools in Miami-Dade, Broward to close Wednesday, Thursday
Read full article: Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools in Miami-Dade, Broward to close Wednesday, ThursdayArchdiocese of Miami Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Rigg announced on Monday that all Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Milton.
Broward schools closing Wednesday, Thursday due to Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Broward schools closing Wednesday, Thursday due to Hurricane MiltonOfficials with Broward County Public Schools joined their counterparts in Miami-Dade on Monday in announcing upcoming school closures due to Hurricane Milton.
Miami-Dade schools to close Wednesday due to Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Miami-Dade schools to close Wednesday due to Hurricane MiltonOfficials with Miami-Dade County Public Schools announced Monday that they will close all district schools and offices on Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.
Miami-Dade under state of emergency as Milton becomes Category 5; residents prepare for floods
Read full article: Miami-Dade under state of emergency as Milton becomes Category 5; residents prepare for floodsAs Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed residents on Monday, issuing a local state of emergency in preparation for potential impacts.
Devastated by Helene, Tampa Bay area prepares for Milton
Read full article: Devastated by Helene, Tampa Bay area prepares for MiltonResidents of the Tampa Bay area were still cleaning up two-week-old damage from Hurricane Helene Monday as powerful Hurricane Milton again put the devastated region in the crosshairs of a major storm.
How Hurricane Milton is expected to impact South Florida as it continues to strengthen
Read full article: How Hurricane Milton is expected to impact South Florida as it continues to strengthenHurricane Milton has intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm as it churns across the Gulf of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds nearing 155 mph.
Milton a major hurricane, catastrophic storm surge forecast for Florida’s west coast
Read full article: Milton a major hurricane, catastrophic storm surge forecast for Florida’s west coastHurricane Milton rapidly intensified Monday morning into a dangerous major hurricane over the southern Gulf of Mexico and is on track to deliver yet another devastating blow to the Sunshine State less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of Florida’s west coast and sweeping Big Bend.
Miami-Dade mayor holds press conference on how county is preparing for Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Miami-Dade mayor holds press conference on how county is preparing for Hurricane MiltonAs Hurricane Milton approaches, cities like Miami and Coral Gables have declared a state of emergency to brace for the storm’s impact. Flooding concerns are especially high across the county.
Hurricane Helene debris litters Tampa streets ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Hurricane Helene debris litters Tampa streets ahead of Hurricane MiltonFlorida Gulf Coast residents were dealing with a nightmarish déjà vu. They had less than two weeks to recover from Hurricane Helene when they learned they had to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: North Miami public work employees prepare, demand for supplies increases at Costco
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: North Miami public work employees prepare, demand for supplies increases at CostcoEven before feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, North Miami public works employees prepared for flooding and shoppers increased demand at Costco on Sunday.
Hurricane Milton: DeSantis extends state of emergency to 51 counties
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: DeSantis extends state of emergency to 51 countiesAs Hurricane Milton approached Florida from the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, Gov. Ron DeSantis extended his declaration of a state of emergency from 32 to 51 counties — including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe.
Zoo Miami closes Sunday after DeSantis declares state of emergency
Read full article: Zoo Miami closes Sunday after DeSantis declares state of emergencyNorth Miami Beach was among the cities distributing sandbags Sunday to help residents in flood-prone areas prepare for the risk of storms as a hurricane remained on Florida’s forecast.
U.S. Air Force hunters find Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifying
Read full article: U.S. Air Force hunters find Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifyingU.S. Air Force hurricane hunter aircraft reported Sunday that Milton was rapidly intensifying into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, according to The National Hurricane Center.
TD 14 becomes Milton: Tropical storm set to strengthen into hurricane impacting Florida
Read full article: TD 14 becomes Milton: Tropical storm set to strengthen into hurricane impacting FloridaThe National Hurricane Center upgraded Tropical Depression 14 on Saturday into Milton, a tropical storm forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane that will impact Florida.
Brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson arrested after SEC Tournament championship fight
Read full article: Brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson arrested after SEC Tournament championship fightThe brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson was arrested and charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct after getting involved in his sister's scuffle with South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso.
Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meet
Read full article: Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meetTeachers at Head Start child care centers are paid far less than public school teachers, even though they have similar credentials.
4 years in prison for Nikola Corp founder for defrauding investors on claims of zero-emission trucks
Read full article: 4 years in prison for Nikola Corp founder for defrauding investors on claims of zero-emission trucksThe founder of Nikola Corp. has been sentenced to four years in prison for his conviction for exaggerating claims about his company's production of zero-emission 18-wheel trucks.
Milton runs for 156 yards and 2 TDs, No. 1 Georgia holds off Georgia Tech 31-23
Read full article: Milton runs for 156 yards and 2 TDs, No. 1 Georgia holds off Georgia Tech 31-23Kendall Milton ran for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns and No. 1 Georgia held on late to beat Georgia Tech 31-23 and cap its third consecutive undefeated regular season with its sixth straight win in the state rivalry.
Lawyers insist Nikola founder shouldn't face prison time for fraud — unlike Elizabeth Holmes
Read full article: Lawyers insist Nikola founder shouldn't face prison time for fraud — unlike Elizabeth HolmesLawyers for the founder of truckmaker Nikola Corp. say he should not face incarceration because his criminal conviction is nothing like what landed Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in prison.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the series
Read full article: Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the seriesTrevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.
DeSantis announces $144M in federal funding to expand broadband access for Florida counties
Read full article: DeSantis announces $144M in federal funding to expand broadband access for Florida countiesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a press conference Thursday in Santa Rosa County that he is putting $144 million in federal money toward expanding broadband access in 41 counties around Florida.
No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange Bowl
Read full article: No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange BowlJoe Milton passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 6 Tennessee finished off its best season in more than two decades by topping No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in the Orange Bowl.
New York issues first licenses for legal pot dispensaries
Read full article: New York issues first licenses for legal pot dispensariesNew York has issued the state's first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal and lucrative marketplace for recreational marijuana.