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Hurricane Leslie, Nadine? No, there is no hurricane coming to Florida

The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Leslie and a new disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean, both on the heels of Hurricane Milton. Florida is on high alert for any activity in the Atlantic basin and fears the next tropical storm or hurricane heading our way. And for good reason. Hurricane Helene made landfall […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton, Tropical Storm Leslie

Milton, now classified as a post-tropical cyclone, is expected to move further northeast of Florida's Atlantic coast Friday afternoon as recovery efforts are underway for the millions of people affected by the storm. The National Hurricane Center issued its latest warning Thursday evening, saying the storm continued to produce maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Is a hurricane coming to Milton? Latest forecast.

Hurricane Milton's winds rip the roof off a baseball stadium in Florida The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the MLB team Tampa Bay Rays, was torn off by the strong winds of Hurricane Milton. With more than seven weeks left in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, there's a good chance that catastrophic Hurricane Milton […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Dog rescued from Hurricane Milton on I-75, now safe in Tallahassee

Florida state troopers rescue dog in Tampa as Milton nears landing Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescued a dog tied to a fence in Tampa as Milton sped through Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. From Tampa to Tallahassee, the dog tied to a fence along Interstate 75 as Hurricane Milton approached Florida is a real […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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NOAA expert Peter Dodge's ashes fell into Hurricane Milton.

The storm chaser's ashes become part of the hurricane as Milton approaches land Peter Dodge, a respected NOAA scientist and storm chaser, had his ashes scattered into the eye of Hurricane Milton, marking his 387th hurricane breakthrough. Late hurricane researcher Peter Dodge can rest forever knowing he will make his final flight through a historic […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Death toll rises to 16

Streets are still flooded following the storm surge in Milton, Naples, Florida Storm surge caused flooded streets in parts of Naples, Florida, even after Hurricane Milton left the area. As authorities in Florida worked to restore power to more than two million homes and businesses in the wake of Hurricane Milton, flooding remained inundated in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Hurricane Milton's damage extended throughout Florida

Orange County firefighters respond to water emergencies caused by Hurricane Milton Emergency responders in Orange County, Florida, respond to severe flooding caused by Hurricane Milton. Florida's west coast, where Hurricane Milton roared ashore Wednesday evening, was prepared for the worst and was spared from the catastrophic storm surge predicted. But the storm swept across the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Tropicana Field Roof Lost Due to Hurricane Milton: Stadium Damage, Material

The roof of Tropicana Stadium was torn off by Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg The stadium was converted into a base camp for emergency responders for Hurricane Milton before landfall. One of the most enduring scenes of Hurricane Milton's crash on Florida's Gulf Coast is the shattered roof of Tropicana Field. The roof of the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Sarasota Bradenton Airport was closed due to damage from Hurricane Milton

Check out the damage to the Sarasota Airport after Hurricane Milton Sarasota Bradenton International Airport suffered from strong winds from Hurricane Milton. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport suffered major roof damage when Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota early Thursday morning. Airport officials were already working Thursday morning to repair two sections of the main concourse […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Winds and floods sweep away retirement dreams

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – When Hurricane Helene hit two weeks ago, James Sowards knew his home near Charlotte Harbor would be flooded. He tried to evacuate – but his 2005 Chevy truck wouldn't start. He remained in his cab as the water rose over the seats. This week, before Hurricane Milton, his starter was repaired. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024