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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Faces Power Outages and Loss After Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton left millions of Floridians without power and claimed nine lives after tearing through the state with strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes. The Category 3 storm hit Siesta Key near Tampa Bay on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and disruption. St. Lucie County saw four f

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Florida's Mega Storm Delays SpaceX Astronauts' Return

Hurricane Milton, a massive storm that's set to hit Florida, has caused NASA to delay the SpaceX Crew-8 mission's return. This means four astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have to wait a bit longer to come home. Initially planned for October 7, the mission's return has been pushed

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton: A Health Emergency Awaits

As Hurricane Milton speeds towards Florida, the Department of Health and Human Services has declared a Public Health Emergency. This isn't the first time in recent weeks, with a similar declaration made ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall. A Public Health Emergency is like a big alarm bell, signali

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Eugenie Bouchard’s Hurricane Adventure: A Lesson in Safety

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard found herself in an unexpected situation while in Florida. A fierce hurricane was approaching, and she had to act fast. Bouchard took to social media to share her experience, starting with a picture of herself in a car, wearing a mask, as she headed to the airpo

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

Hurricane Milton's Path: What to Expect

Hey there! Let's talk about Hurricane Milton. This powerful storm is currently a Category 4, with winds reaching 150 mph and gusts up to 185 mph. It's currently chilling north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Experts predict it'll cross the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, hitting Florida's west coast on We

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

DeSantis and Harris: The Stormy Politics Behind Hurricane Prep

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis found himself in a heated argument with Vice President Kamala Harris after he reportedly ignored her calls about Hurricane Milton. Harris called his actions “selfish” and “irresponsible” during a press conference. DeSantis, however, defended himself, saying he was focus

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Oct 08 2024WEATHER

Florida Braces for Massive Hurricane Surge

Storm season is here, and Florida is on high alert. A huge hurricane, named Milton, is headed straight for the state’s west coast. It’s currently a Category 4 storm, packing wind speeds of 155 miles per hour. Authorities are warning that a direct hit could bring towering storm surges, turning anythi

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Hurricane Helene: DeSantis and the White House at Odds

It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Florida's Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Milton

Get ready, Florida! A big storm is coming your way. Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and it’s not wasting any time. By Monday morning, it went from a Category 3 to a Category 4 in just two hours. The National Hurricane Center says the winds are already at 155 mph and migh

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Getting Ready for Helene: Florida and Georgia Brace for the Storm

Something's brewing in the Caribbean Sea, and it's not good news for Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength, with experts predicting it could turn into a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, schools will be closing their doors, and residents are b

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