Florida residents are preparing for what is expected to be the first named storm of the year to come ashore.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Residents and leaders on Florida’s Gulf Coast and the Panhandle aren’t wasting time getting ready for the looming tropical threat, as Hurricane Warnings are now in effect for Hurricane Helene as it approaches the state on Thursday. A state of emergency has expanded to ...
Parts of Florida are under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene heads for the state. Helene formed Tuesday morning and is expected to impact the Sunshine State as a hurricane when it lands on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Clearwater, Florida....
Heavy rain in southern Florida has triggered a state of emergency in five counties after flash flooding struck the area. PostedJune 14, 2024 9:34am CDT Top Videos Now Playing video Florida state of emergency after flash flooding video
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"A really unsurvivable scenario is going to play out" in the coastal area, Mr Brennan said, with water capable of destroying buildings and carrying cars pushing inland. Millions of people are under the current flood watch. Forecasters warned the storm surge could be particularl...
Today, Governor Crist issuedExecutive Order 10-169, which authorizes (but does not require) Property Appraisers in the 26 counties in which he has declared a state of emergency to provide “interim assessments” of any properties that may have suffered a loss in value due to the oil spill. ...
This begs the question — why are Florida drivers paying such a high percentage of their income toward car insurance? To some, this could be attributed to the state’s high number of uninsured drivers, unpredictable weather (particularly during hurricane season), and a high population density....