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โTrooper,โ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animals
Read full article: โTrooper,โ dog found by FHP, on the mend; fundraiser raises money for rescue animalsAs โTrooperโ 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.
Broward County Public Schools updates calendar after hurricane related closures
Read full article: Broward County Public Schools updates calendar after hurricane related closuresParents and guardians of students attending Broward County Schools should take a look at the revised 2024-2025 school calendar, after an update by the district due to hurricane closures.
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast
Read full article: Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf CoastHurricane Miltonโs devastating landfall along Floridaโs Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State.
MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfit
Read full article: MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfitMajor League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.
Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes
Read full article: Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanesResidents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them with back-to-back hits in less than two weeks.
Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly storms
Read full article: Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly stormsMonstrous hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages are still being added up, but experts in economics, insurance and risk say they are likely to be in the pantheon of super-costly $50 billion disasters.
Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion
Read full article: Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billionThe White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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 โTrooper,โ dog found by FHP, now faces animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Owner of โTrooper,โ 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.
Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970s
Read full article: Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970sThere has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Bidenโs administration.
South Florida relief drives mobilize aid for Milton victims
Read full article: South Florida relief drives mobilize aid for Milton victimsIn a coordinated effort to aid Hurricane Milton victims, South Florida relief drives are mobilizing essential supplies with the support of local agencies and organizations.
New aerial images show Floridaโs Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: New aerial images show Floridaโs Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane MiltonAfter Hurricane Milton, Raphaela Williams pleaded for help for Charlotte Countyโs Little Gasparilla Island, a barrier island with a seven-mile beach. Itโs only reachable by boat. Cars arenโt allowed, so residents drive golf carts over thin sandy pathways.
โStrongโ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS survey
Read full article: โStrongโ 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 โconsiderableโ structural damage in 30 minutes on Wednesday in Palm Beach County.
Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage
Read full article: Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortageMany Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.
MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Read full article: MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane MiltonMajor League Baseball spring training facilities on Floridaโs west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton.
If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it
Read full article: If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew itResidents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact.
Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say
Read full article: Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists sayScientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Miltonโs rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%.
More than 700 rescued in Hillsborough County; Leon County Humane Society squashes rumors about dog found on I-75
Read full article: More than 700 rescued in Hillsborough County; Leon County Humane Society squashes rumors about dog found on I-75Daylight revealed the damage and debris left behind from Hurricane Milton in a north Tampa neighborhood off Nebraska Avenue.
The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10
Read full article: The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10Florida residents began repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a deadly tornadoes.
Dog found along Tampa Highway renamed โTrooperโ now in foster care
Read full article: Dog found along Tampa Highway renamed โTrooperโ now in foster careThe dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations earlier this week in Tampa has been renamed โTrooperโ and is now in foster care.
Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
Read full article: Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through FloridaFlorida residents are repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and cleaning up debris.
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.
A hurricane scientist logged a final flight as NOAA released his ashes into Miltonโs eye
Read full article: A hurricane scientist logged a final flight as NOAA released his ashes into Miltonโs eyePeter Dodge flew hundreds of missions into hurricanes as a radar specialist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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.
Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown
Read full article: Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdownFlorida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say theyโll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.
Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without power
Read full article: Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without powerHurricane Miltonโs explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast.
Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations. What to do if one of them was yours
Read full article: Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations. What to do if one of them was yoursThousands of flights in and out of the U.S. have been canceled this week as Hurricane Milton barreled into the Gulf of Mexico and plowed across Florida.
Hurricane Miltonโs winds topple crane that was building west Floridaโs tallest residential tower
Read full article: Hurricane Miltonโs winds topple crane that was building west Floridaโs tallest residential towerA construction crane came crashing down on the building that houses the Tampa Bay Times during the height of Hurricane Miltonโs menace across Florida.
โThereโs no wordsโ: Fort Pierce residents lose neighbors to deadly tornado outbreak
Read full article: โThereโs no wordsโ: 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 regionโs 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 Floridaโs coastline at Siesta Key near Sarasota โ just 20 miles south of Tampa Bay โ 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.
The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane MiltonThe Jacksonville Jaguars plan to arrive to London later than expected Friday because of Hurricane Milton, the team confirmed ahead of Sundayโs game against the Chicago Bears.
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.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in Florida
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in FloridaHurricane Milton is bringing powerful winds, a storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.
Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the dark
Read full article: Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the darkRescue teams are plucking Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton after the storm smashed through coastal communities.
Biden condemns โun-Americanโ 'lies' about federal storm response as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Read full article: Biden condemns โun-Americanโ 'lies' about federal storm response as Hurricane Milton nears FloridaPresident Joe Biden blasted his predecessor for spreading an โonslaught of liesโ about how the federal government is handling the damage from Hurricane Helene as another hurricane, Milton, was on the verge of making landfall in Florida.
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 stormโs powerful winds, while businesses along Ocean Drive cautiously remain open on Wednesday.
This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton
Read full article: This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane MiltonMilton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where theyโre needed and coordinating with state and local officials.
Hurricane Milton: Weather conditions deteriorate in Sarasota County, officials want residents to โshelter in placeโ
Read full article: Hurricane Milton: Weather conditions deteriorate in Sarasota County, officials want residents to โshelter in placeโHurricane Milton was only hours away from landfall Wednesday night in Floridaโs 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.
Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant
Read full article: Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plantFederal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from disruptions caused by flooding at a large factory in North Carolina.
Polluted waste from Florida's fertilizer industry is in the path of Milton's fury
Read full article: Polluted waste from Florida's fertilizer industry is in the path of Milton's furyAs Hurricane Milton pummels Floridaโs west coast with powerful winds and flooding rain, environmentalists are worried it could scatter the polluted leftovers of the stateโs phosphate fertilizer mining industry and other hazardous waste across the peninsula and into vulnerable waterways.
Milton damages the roof of the Rays' stadium and forces NBA preseason game to be called off
Read full article: Milton damages the roof of the Rays' stadium and forces NBA preseason game to be called offThe fabric roof over the home of baseballโs Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.
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.
Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Miltonโs outer bands
Read full article: Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Miltonโs 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.
Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching Florida
Read full article: Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching FloridaHurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who donโt speak English.
โI was asleep with my doggiesโ: Woman wakes up to possible tornado damaging Redland home
Read full article: โI was asleep with my doggiesโ: 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 Floridaโs 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.
Broward mobile home residents brace for Hurricane Milton as flooding fears rise
Read full article: Broward mobile home residents brace for Hurricane Milton as flooding fears riseResidents of the Seville Mobile Home community in Hallandale Beach are bracing for more potential flooding as Hurricane Milton approaches, with many still reeling from past storms that submerged the neighborhood.
Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Read full article: Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for MiltonScientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%.
As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
Read full article: As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recoveryThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago.
Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging
Read full article: Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gougingPresident Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Tri-Rail suspending service due to Milton
Read full article: Tri-Rail suspending service due to MiltonThe Tri-Rail commuter rail service connecting Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will not run on Wednesday or Thursday as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Broward Center, The Parker, Usher reschedule performances and classes due to Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Broward Center, The Parker, Usher reschedule performances and classes due to Hurricane MiltonDue to the impact of Hurricane Milton, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker have updated their performance and class schedules.
Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
Read full article: Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay regionFlorida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north.
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.
What makes a storm a hurricane? The dangers across 5 categories
Read full article: What makes a storm a hurricane? The dangers across 5 categoriesThe Atlantic hurricane season brings heavy rain, strong wind, storm surge and sometimes catastrophic damage to locations from the Caribbean islands and Central America, all the way up through the United States and into Canada.
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 Floridaโs 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 โs expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlandoโs 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.
Hurricane Milton forces Bucs and Lightning to leave Florida early and other teams to alter games
Read full article: Hurricane Milton forces Bucs and Lightning to leave Florida early and other teams to alter gamesThe NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHLโs Tampa Bay Lightning have left Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton to practice the rest of the week.
โEvacuate nowโ: Biden says Milton will be โstorm of the centuryโ
Read full article: โEvacuate nowโ: Biden says Milton will be โstorm of the centuryโBiden warned that Milton โcould be one of the worst storms in 100 years to hit Florida,โ and said he's working โto increase the size and presenceโ of the federal government's response.
Tampa mayorโs sobering message to those who donโt evacuate: โyouโre gonna dieโ
Read full article: Tampa mayorโs sobering message to those who donโt evacuate: โyouโre gonna dieโResidents in the Tampa area have been packing up and leaving Hillsborough County as powerful Hurricane Milton continues to head their way.
An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and Milton
Read full article: An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and MiltonExplosively intensifying Hurricane Milton is the latest freaky system to come out of what veteran hurricane scientists call the weirdest storm season of their lives.
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 Heleneโs devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.
Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast
Read full article: Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coastFearful Florida residents are streaming out of the Tampa Bay region ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton.
Keys residents brace as Milton nears Florida: โWeโre all ready for it down hereโ
Read full article: Keys residents brace as Milton nears Florida: โWeโre all ready for it down hereโA tropical storm watch was in effect for the Florida Keys Monday as Hurricane Milton roared off the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
Siesta Key residents still cleaning up from Helene now preparing for impact from Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Siesta Key residents still cleaning up from Helene now preparing for impact from Hurricane MiltonStill reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene, people on Florida's west coast are being forced to prepare for another powerful storm as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall by Wednesday.
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.
As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?
Read full article: As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy backwater.
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.