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Who is “Lieutenant Dan”? The man who captured the attention of millions on TikTok during Hurricane Milton

While millions of eyes were on Florida as residents prepared for Hurricane Milton, a Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media. He goes by “Lieutenant Dan” on TikTok. A viral saga about Dan's life began after he vowed to stay on his sailboat, come rain, shine […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Tampa Bay Downs reports minor damage from Hurricane Milton

Tampa Bay Downs reported minimal damage to the front of the track in Oldsmar, Florida, and significant flooding in the barn area following the attack of Hurricane Milton on the evening of October 9th. The Category 3 storm hit Siesta Key, Florida, a barrier island next to Sarasota in the western part of the state, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Tampa resident “Lieutenant Dan” survives Hurricane Milton on his boat

Topline Joseph Malinowski, known on TikTok as Lieutenant Dan, survived two straight hurricanes on his small sailboat in Tampa, defying pleas for better protection from police, politicians and thousands of TikTok viewers and earning him fame and a possible career in live streaming. “Lieutenant Dan” defied police requests to abandon his boat before Hurricane Milton […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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See storm path after landfall near Siesta Key

Biden warns that Hurricane Milton will bring “incredible destructiveness.” President Joe Biden warned that Hurricane Milton would bring destruction. “It is still expected to be one of the most destructive and worst hurricanes,” Biden said. Hurricane Milton is expected to move through Florida and into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after what President Joe Biden […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Florida left a trail of destruction behind

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. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton raged across the Florida Panhandle on Thursday, tearing a path of destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Tampa's “Lieutenant Dan” Joseph Malinowski survives Hurricane Milton on a sailboat

The one-legged, sailboat-dwelling Florida man affectionately known as “Lieutenant Dan” is doing well after enduring the wrath of Hurricane Milton in Tampa Bay – despite the mayor's insistence that he seek shelter from the powerful storm searched. The sailor who went viral for refusing to abandon his ship never left the boat he lives in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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The roof of Tropicana Field was damaged by Hurricane Milton

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. After Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening, it devastated the Tampa Bay area with strong winds and heavy rains. A weather sensor deployed by the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Tropicana Field becomes base camp as Milton approaches Tampa, Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Tropicana Field will be designated as a 10,000-person base camp for debris removal operations and first responders as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. How does Milton compare to other infamous hurricanes? After the devastating Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has the potential to become one of the most notorious hurricanes. Tropicana […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Tampa's Lt. Dan remains on the boat, although the mayor said he was in a shelter before Hurricane Milton

Press play above to watch FOX 13 News TAMPA, Fla. – A man who gained notoriety for surviving Hurricane Helene on a boat docked right off Bayshore Blvd. still needs to take shelter before Hurricane Milton. During Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's final press conference before the storm, she said that Lt. Dan was rescued from […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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The Tigers' Riley Greene grinds patiently, waiting to make his mark on ALDS

Chris McCosky asks Riley Greene about Game 3 of the ALDS against Cleveland. Chris McCosky asks Riley Greene about Game 3 of the ALDS against Cleveland. Detroit – As if Riley Greene doesn’t have enough to do these days, trying to help the Tigers win a playoff series and whatnot. But another Category 5 storm […]

By Andrew Jack

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024