Growing political storm over federal hurricane response
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Monster storm pummels Florida after landfall
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.7 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton live updates: warnings of major flash flooding as more than 1.5 million without power in Florida
National Hurricane Center also warns of extreme winds, after storm came ashore south of Tampa. Full report: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Some locals choose to stay: ‘We have ...30 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threatens Dangerous Flooding in Florida
A combination of unrelenting rains and strong storm surge prompted officials to issue flash flood warnings in western and Central Florida.42 minutes ago - Florida -
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Live Updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall over Florida
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida's west coast.1 hour ago - Florida -
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Timelapse video over Sarasota shows Hurricane Milton's approach to Florida
Timelapse video shows clouds and rain over Sarasota, Fla., as Hurricane Milton approached the state.2 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.2 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall at 08:30 p.m. ET as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida. As it moves across the state, NBC News' Stephanie Gosk and meteorologist Bill Karins report how the ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.2 hours ago -
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Storm chaser talks about what he saw on mission into Hurricane Milton's eye
Lead pilot of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters Josh Rannenberg diligently monitors Milton's trajectory, anticipating its historic and potentially life-threatening impact.2 hours ago -
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How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."3 hours ago -
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Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes3 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...3 hours ago -
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FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward ...4 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
This blog is closing down – you can follow all the latest in our new blog here . Here is some footage from the town of Treasure Island in Florida, which shows already deserted streets as ...4 hours ago -
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Growing political storm over federal hurricane response
The political storm intensified over the federal government's hurricane response. Vice President Harris criticized former President Trump for pushing false claims about FEMA disaster relief money. ...4 hours ago -
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Biden details federal response to Hurricane Milton ahead of Florida landfall | Special Report
President Biden outlined the federal government's Hurricane Milton response plan during a speech at the White House on Wednesday. He warned Floridians that the Category 3 storm is very dangerous as ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden slams Trump for 'onslaught of lies' about federal hurricane response
President Joe Biden on Wednesday slammed former President Donald Trump for an "onslaught of lies" about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Magic-Pelicans canceled over hurricane concerns
Concerns over Hurricane Milton and its effects on Florida forced the cancellation of Friday's preseason game in Orlando between the Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA said.5 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton dips to Category 3 storm
Milton has weakened into a Category 3 hurricane as its wind speeds fluctuate off the coast of Florida. CBS News' David Yeomans, Cristian Benavides and Manuel Bojorquez have the latest. Plus, Trish ...6 hours ago -
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Latest federal Hurricane Milton briefing with Biden, Harris
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris heard from federal officials leading efforts to prepare for Hurricane Milton's expected historic impact. The storm will make landfall in Florida ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Federal authorities warn of scams, price gouging as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
Federal agencies are warning of heightened risk of scams and price gouging efforts as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s western coast. The Justice Department (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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Biden Accuses Trump of ‘Outright Lies’ About Hurricane Response
President Biden expressed concern that misinformation would undermine confidence in the response to Hurricane Milton.7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Kamala Harris and allies top Trump and Republicans with $1bn in donations – US politics live
Vice-president and groups supporting her have brought in $1bn in donations since she launched her campaign in July. In an interview earlier today with CNN, Alejandro Mayorkas was asked to ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny ...7 hours ago -
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Trump Florida resort hosts linemen before Hurricane Milton response
The Trump Organization extended an invitation to more than 200 power linemen to stay at their golf resort in Miami Wednesday, as Florida's Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...9 hours ago -
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Biden condemns spread of 'reckless' disinformation about federal response to hurricanes
During a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Milton, President Biden denounced the "reckless, irresponsible and relentless" spread of disinformation about the federal government's response to ...10 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Millions under evacuation orders grow as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Florida officials are urging millions of residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.10 hours ago - Florida -
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What to know about Hurricane Milton as Florida braces for storm
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida during the overnight hours, but the weather is already starting to worsen in the state. CBS News' Jessica Burch and Jonathan Vigliotti have ...11 hours ago - Florida -
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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.12 hours ago -
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Florida Republican suggests Greene have ‘head examined’ over hurricane claims
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez suggested Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) should have her “head examined” after she claimed humans can control the weather. “Humans ...12 hours ago - Florida -
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Milton was fastest storm to grow into Category 5 hurricane in the Gulf
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.13 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton to double in size as ‘storm of the century’ threatens Florida
Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota. Hurricane Milton – live updates Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane ...13 hours ago - Florida