Okeechobee County remains under state of emergency
As Tropical Storm Debby barrels its way to the Big Bend region, Okeechobee County is still under a state of ... for people to stay aware as major flooding hits the Gulf coast of Florida. '?You know ... > react
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Hurricane Milton: River crest, flooding next concern
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- Rivercrest Dr
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- Oct 12, 2024 8:51pm
Hurricane Milton has come and gone, but Floridians are still in the midst of assessing and cleaning up the damage. Millions remain without power, roadways and neighborhoods remain flooded, and there ... Read More
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Rising flooding concerns along St. Johns River post-Hurricane Milton
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- Flood St
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- Oct 12, 2024 8:27pm
Burgos, a local resident living a mile from the St. Johns River, shared her worries. "If you look closely, you can see baby minnows and snakes in the water," she said as her family prepared to move items from their property in anticipation Read More
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Man charged in crash that killed 7th grader in Fort Smith
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- Kelley Smith School
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- Oct 12, 2024 7:05pm
Authorities in Sebastian County say a man was charged after a 7th grade student was hit and killed. Investigators say Craig Asplund is charged with driving while intoxicated. He's out of jail on a ... Read More
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Pasco deputies and numerous agencies help people leave their homes due to flooding in Wesley Chapel
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- 32720 Pasco Rd
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- Oct 12, 2024 6:35pm
The Pasco Sheriff's Office along with the FWC and the Florida State Guard are helping people leave their homes as rising water threatens their houses. Read More
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Sen. Rick Scott, other officials tour flooded areas still reeling after Hurricane Milton
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- Scott St
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- Oct 12, 2024 5:34pm
Record flood levels have been set in Astor, where Senator Rick Scott, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell led a team to survey the damage. The media could not ... Read More
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Stolen car fleeing from troopers in Orange County crashes into vehicle, hospitalizes others: FHP
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- W Colonial Dr
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- Oct 12, 2024 5:04pm
FHP said a 2019 Honda Accord struck a 2018 Nissan Sentra as it was trying to flee from deputies in the area of North Hiawasse Road and West Colonial Drive. Occupants inside both vehicles were ... Read More
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Crew digging in Florida's oldest city stumbles upon a centuries-old shipwreck. See it
- Florida
- Flinders St
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- Oct 12, 2024 4:03pm
A construction crew was working on a drainage improvement project in St. Augustine, which is Florida's oldest city, in early October when workers unearthed a wooden shipwreck, archaeologists said. The ... Read More
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- Oct 12, 2024 3:42pm
A group of people jumped into action, roping up the pig, named Millie, pulling, tugging and guiding her out of high waters and onto dry land. Read More
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When do Florida schools open again after Hurricane Milton? See the list
- Florida
- Old School Rd
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- Oct 12, 2024 3:27pm
ORLANDO, Fla. - Days after Hurricane Milton slammed Florida, thousands remain without power, roadways and neighborhoods are flooded, and people are busy cleaning up the debris left in its wake. Read More
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Bicyclist Killed In Bradenton Hit-And-Run, Driver Apprehended
- Florida
- 66th Ave
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- Oct 12, 2024 3:21pm
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - A 21-year-old Bradenton man is facing charges after a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist. The incident occurred around 2:30 am Saturday on US-41 (14th ... Read More
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Dog's Eyes 'Say It All' After Firefighter Saves Him From Hurricane Flooding
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- County Road 104
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- Oct 12, 2024 2:49pm
A Florida fire rescue team said it was "ensuring that no one - human or animal - is left behind" in the wake of Milton. Read More
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- Oct 12, 2024 2:00pm
A tornado was spotted in Wellington, Florida, on Wednesday as part of a tornado outbreak produced by Hurricane Milton. (Courtesy: Zachary K) ... Read More
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Photos: Florida digs out and recovers after Hurricane Milton
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- 1st St
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- Oct 12, 2024 1:35pm
Hurricane Milton left a trail of tornado-damaged homes, flooded streets, and beaches and buildings ripped apart by its winds and surge water. Florida residents are now picking up the pieces. Read More
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- Oct 12, 2024 12:30pm
The potent combination of high winds, substantial storm surge, heavy rainfall, tornadoes and flooding will translate to a significant financial cost. And other related issues linger. Read More
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- Oct 12, 2024 12:19pm
29According to Sergeant Steve Gaskins, Florida Highway Patrol, Public Affairs Officer, a 29 yr old Haines City woman was killed in crash on Brannon Island Rd. The crash occurred at 10:40pm when the ... Read More
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- Oct 12, 2024 12:04pm
Tornadoes along Florida's southeast traveled dozens of miles, tossed homes from their foundations, killed six people and left an unknown number of others injured, according to new ... Read More
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- Oct 12, 2024 12:00pm
A passenger was killed when an 82-year-old Bushnell driver plunged into a pond. He was driving a Toyota Corolla at 1:34 a.m. Saturday in Pasco County when the accident occurred, according to an ... Read More
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Early damage reports in Manatee County from Milton surpass $150M
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- Manatee Ave
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- Oct 12, 2024 11:58am
Manatee County has repaired 120 traffic lights that were damaged by Hurricane Milton with another 130 remaining as of Saturday morning. This one is on 44th Avenue in front of the Central Park entrance ... Read More
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Calhoun County has never experienced a flood like happened in North Carolina, but local officials have a plan
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- N Calhoun St
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- Oct 12, 2024 11:41am
According to Daniel Martin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Calera, the most rainfall Calhoun County has received in a 24-hour period was 7.96 inches, recorded at the Anniston ... Read More