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Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island a month after Hurricane Helene flooded tens of thousands of homes ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 hours ago -
Florida's Manasota Key utterly devastated after Hurricane Milton made landfall nearby
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Sand is piled up to the first floor of most homes on Manasota Key, a sliver of land off Florida’s west coast, where devastation is widespread.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Trump to visit Asheville to tour hurricane devastation
Former President Trump will visit Asheville, N.C., a city devastated by Hurricane Helene last month, to deliver remarks and see the damage firsthand on Monday. The visit will bring Trump to a part ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Biden tours hurricane-hit Florida, announces $612M in resiliency projects for state
President Joe Biden is touring Florida areas ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and to announce funding for projects that strengthen the electrical grid.Top stories - ABC News - October 14 -
Biden flies to Florida after hurricanes in bipartisan visit
President Biden flew to Florida on Sunday morning to survey the area impacted by the recent hurricanes and to announce $612 million allotted for energy projects in the area. Biden participated in ...Politics - The Hill - October 13 -
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
Fuel shortage slowing Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida
Floridians are still cleaning up the devastation left behind by Hurricane Milton after it struck the state last week. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on what the area looks like and the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Florida and North Carolina continue hurricane cleanup
As disinformation and conspiracy theories swirl around the government's response to recent hurricanes, communities in Florida and North Carolina are still picking up the pieces. Janet Shamlian has ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Hurricane Milton's storm surge reshapes Florida coastline
Several communities across Florida and North Carolina are recovering after back-to-back hurricanes. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in Manasota Key on Florida's west coast with the latest on recovery efforts.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Developers designing Florida homes to withstand hurricanes
The village of Cortez on Florida's west coast took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. But several homes in one Cortez community emerged from the storm unscathed. That is because developers built ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
As North Carolina begins voting, hurricane devastation complicates casting ballots
State officials are tracking impassable roads and contacting voters who requested absentee ballots to try to get them delivered.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene
Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, was badly hit by the storm. Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath. The small mountain community of Gerton, about 16 miles ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene
President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort
The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
Full restoration of hurricane power outages in Florida expected Tuesday
Residents face an uphill battle as they rebuild from the back-to-back storms that devastated Florida communities.Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Hurricane Milton debris, sand cover Florida roads, homes
As crews work to bring back power after Hurricane Milton, residents in Treasure Island, Florida, are returning home after evacuating to mounts of debris and sand that were swept into town by the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Over 90% of power restored in parts of Florida ravaged by Hurricane Milton
As Florida cleans up and digs out after Hurricane Milton, things are looking a bit brighter in some of the hardest hit places. While some neighborhoods still do not have power, electricity has been ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Babcock Ranch in Florida Offered Shelter During Hurricane Milton
On the west coast of Florida, a town built to weather hurricanes hosted more than 2,000 people during Hurricane Milton. Could communities like this help shape Florida’s future?World - The New York Times - October 15 -
Cortez, Florida, recovers from 4 hurricanes in 2 years
Cortez, Florida, has faced four hurricanes in the last two years, including Hurricane Milton one week ago. The entire state is still working to recover, as thousands remain without power. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida following recent hurricanes
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene
Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria, increases in concentration during heavy rain or flooding.Top stories - ABC News - October 21 -
Two hurricanes stir up voter backlash to Florida Republicans’ climate denialism
Destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton bring climate crisis to top of mind, especially for young voters. The climate emergency was already a hot-button political issue in Florida long ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
U.S. added just 12,000 jobs in October, reflecting impact of strikes and 2 devastating hurricanes
The U.S. added just 12,000 jobs last month, a figure economists say was impacted by two hurricanes and a strike.Top stories - NBC News - 37 minutes ago -
'Lieutenant Dan,' who gained fame riding out hurricanes on boat, is arrested in Florida
Joseph Malinowski, who gained internet fame because of his risky decisions to ride out Hurricane Helene and Milton on his 20-foot sailboat, was arrested Friday on multiple charges including failing ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Man who vowed to ride out Florida hurricanes on his boat is arrested in Tampa
The man who gained social media fame for riding out two hurricanes in his boat in Tampa has been arrestedWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
Florida reports 13 deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes
State sees spike in cases related to hurricane activity as bacteria rises ‘after heavy rainfall and flooding’. Thirteen people have died from rare flesh-eating bacteria infections in Florida this ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Hurricanes, the election and misinformation
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Hurricane Oscar forms in the Caribbean
Hurricane Oscar formed in the Caribbean on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami-South Florida. NWS said Oscar is expected to move toward the Turks and Caicos Islands, ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
WATCH: Alligator captured on Florida beach
Trappers and sheriff's deputies said "See ya later" to an alligator spotted hanging out on a beach in Bonita Springs, Florida.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital ignites devastating fire
The Israeli military has launched a series of deadly strikes in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, including on a flour distribution center, a school and a hospital where displaced Palestinians ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
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'Devastated' One Direction processing 'loss of our brother'
The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
North Carolina communities devastated by Helene determined to stay
Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.Top stories - CBS News - October 20
