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Top stories - CBS News
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 ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Ron DeSantis ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has undertaken a robust effort to build opposition to an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot for the 2024 election.20 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...Yesterday -
Health - ABC News
Abortion rights group sues after Florida orders TV stations to stop airing ad
A group campaigning for a Florida abortion-rights measure is suing state officials over their order to TV stations to stop airing one adYesterday - Abortion -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Dems launch ad campaign to turn out Haitian voters for Harris
The Florida Democratic Party is launching a six-figure ad campaign in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election, looking to turn out Haitian voters in the state for Vice President Harris. ...Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Florida health officials sued for censorship over abortion campaign ad
The citizen-led ballot initiative Floridians Protecting Freedom has filed a lawsuit against state health officials alleging political speech has been censored in the state. The Florida Department ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Columbus Blue Jackets pay tribute to Johnny Gaudreau at first home game vs. Florida Panthers
Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver in August.2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida residents face mountains of debris and mud, footage shows
Some Florida residents began to see the scope of the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton that swept across the state last week. Some areas opened with caution to the public and businesses on ...2 days ago - Florida -
World - The New York Times
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?2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm2 days ago - Florida -
Sports - ABC News
Safe! Florida Aquarium's stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays' ballpark tank
Seven cownose stingrays are safely in a Florida Aquarium habitat after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays2 days ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Most in Florida support candidates who fight climate change: Survey
A majority of Floridians said they would prefer political candidates who back action on climate change, according to a Florida Atlantic University survey released Tuesday. The poll, conducted ...2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Fuel shortage starting to subside in Florida as cleanup from Milton continues
Floridians are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton struck last week, but fuel is slowly returning to the state after an initial shortage in the aftermath of the storm. CBS News ...2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Satellite images show how Milton reshaped parts of Florida coastline
Satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Milton struck and passed over Florida last week show the extent of coastal damage.2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Georgia sees record voting on the first day of in-person early voting
Trump to rally in Atlanta while Harris interviews in Detroit2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Springfield rhetoric reverberates in Florida's Haitian community
Republican attacks on Haitian migrants in Ohio are reverberating in Florida, where Democrats are hoping to mobilize the country's largest Haitian American electorate to close the gap in their ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The boom in home schooling
Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learning3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.3 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...3 days ago - Florida -
Health - ABC News
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
Florida's government has threatened TV stations over an ad promoting an abortion-rights ballot measure and is now alleging fraud in petitions to get it before voters3 days ago - Abortion -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Florida QB Graham Mertz will miss rest of season with torn ACL, ending his college career
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz tore the ACL in his left knee in Week 7's loss to Tennessee and will miss the remainder of the season, ending his college career.3 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...3 days ago - Florida -
Tech - Wired
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.3 days ago - Florida -
Sports - CBS Sports
Keenan Pili injury: Tennessee's top defender, team captain to miss rest of season after exiting Florida game
This is Pili's third season-ending injury since the 2021 season3 days ago - Florida -
Sports - CBS Sports
Florida QB Graham Mertz out for season with torn ACL, five-star freshman DJ Lagway set to take over
Mertz suffered a knee injury in the third quarter against Tennessee3 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...3 days ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
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.3 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
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.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - NBC News
President Biden tours Florida, promises $600 million in recovery aid
As Florida evacuees make their return home, President Biden visited the region hit by Hurricane Milton, announcing more than $600 million in federal funds for the recovery effort, with a special ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
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.4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Democrat: Sexism and racism 'still exist' in US politics
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said Sunday he thinks sexism and racism “still exist” in U.S. politics, and it’s reflected in Vice President Harris’s run for office. Frost joined CBS News’s “Face the ...4 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
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 ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden, surveying Milton's aftermath, announces $600M for rebuilding in Florida and other states
President Joe Biden announced while surveying storm-damaged Florida that more than $600 million will flow to states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged Georgia and North ...4 days ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...4 days ago - Joe Biden