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Why misinformation is rampant after Hurricanes Milton and Helene

Hurricanes Milton and Helene devastated large parts of the United States. But residents cleaning up waterlogged homes and businesses face another challenge as they recover that shows no sign of going away: viral disinformation. There is a rumor that the…

Tropicana Field, destroyed by Hurricane Milton, is the latest sports venue to be damaged by the weather

Roof panels on the Tampa Bay Rays' home stadium were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton, scattering debris across the field and seating areas after the deadly storm hit Florida. Team officials said only a handful of key personnel were…

Hurricane Milton makes landfall: Sarasota and Tampa face flooding and tornado damage after making landfall in Siesta Key

After raging across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico earlier this week, Milton made landfall near Sarasota, Florida, around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane with winds of up to 120 mph . The storm…

Florida's largest insurer is cutting over 600,000 policies after Hurricane Helene

A Florida real estate insurer of last resort will turn over hundreds of thousands of policies to the private sector later this month due to overwhelming demand. Earlier this year, regulators in the Sunshine State approved proposals that would allow…

Millions of people in Florida without power after Hurricane Milton

A vehicle is stranded on a water-flooded road after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Brandon, Florida, on October 9, 2024. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo | AFP | Getty Images Millions of people in Florida were without power Thursday after Hurricane…

Residents flee the Tampa Bay area as Milton sets his sights on Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fearful Floridians streamed out of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday ahead of what could be a one-time direct attack Hurricane Milton, While crews worked diligently to prevent furniture, appliances and other sodden debris from the last…

The Elk Fire in Wyoming grows to 114 square miles and burns two homes

Two homes in a residential area west of Dayton, Wyoming, were confirmed to have burned Saturday morning when the Elk Fire exploded on Friday, October 4, fueled by wind gusts of 50 to 60 miles per hour, as a dry…

Florida is preparing for massive evacuations as Hurricane Milton strengthens

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is preparing for what could be its largest evacuation in seven years as Hurricane Milton strengthens over warm waters and heads toward major population centers such as Tampa and Orlando. About 7 million people…

Climate disaster is coming to Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina, a city known for hiking, bachelorette parties and craft beer, was once touted as a place safe from climate disaster — a “climate haven,” although scientists shun that term. Although this wasn't the main reason my family…

Who is in charge in the White House after Hurricane Helene?

As communities across the Southeast reel from Hurricane Helene, America faces a troubling question: Who exactly is in charge in the White House? At least 100 people have been confirmed dead across the southeast, and the number is expected to…