Former Florida GOP chair backs Harris after Helene 'trolling'
The former head of the Florida Republican Party says he supports Vice President Harris after receiving “trolling” from other Republicans over the federal government's response to Hurricane Helen. Al Cardenas said Monday on MSNBC's “Morning Joe.” natural disasters “It's always been a bipartisan issue.” “Democrats and Republicans alike have worked together to help those affected,” […]
51 Florida Counties Under State of Emergency
Fifty-one Florida counties are under a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 superstorm that hits the state's west coast. “It quickly became a hurricane,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a morning update at the state Emergency Operations Center. “And not only is it a hurricane, it's already a major hurricane, it's […]
Florida Braces for Impact as Hurricane Milton Becomes Category 5
Hurricane Milton is currently designated as a Category 5, and people living on Florida's west coast are preparing for the impending arrival of the storm. Officials have issued a hurricane and storm surge watch for the state's western Gulf Coast region, with the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay calling it a “historic storm” for […]
Tropical Storm Milton Builds to Hurricane Force as It Bears Down on Florida
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced in a special warning that Storm Milton strengthened from a major tropical storm to a Category 3 hurricane early Monday, posing an increased threat to Florida's west coast. The state is now preparing for what could be the largest mass evacuation in seven years as the huge city heads […]
Florida dementia patient signs up for matchmaking service — and racks up $8,500 tab
The son of an elderly Florida man says he was shocked to discover an $8,500 charge on his father's credit card from a marriage agency. Considering her father has dementia, he couldn't go on a date even if he wanted to. To add insult to injury, an Oklahoma company called The Matchmaking Company only gave […]
Tropical Storm Milton Threatens Florida While Growing into Hurricane
Tropical Storm Milton is expected to approach Florida's west coast and reach hurricane status late Sunday or Monday morning. Saturday's storm in the Gulf of Mexico occurred as the southeastern United States was still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helen, which caused severe damage in several states, the Weather Channel reported. reported Sunday. The […]
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, could become hurricane threatening Florida
MIAMI — A storm system in the Gulf of Mexico developed into Tropical Storm Milton on Saturday, and forecasters warned it could develop into a hurricane and hit Florida's west coast later this week. Tropical Storm Milton was located approximately 355 miles (565 kilometers) west-northwest of Progreso, Mexico, and approximately 845 miles (1,360 kilometers) west-southwest […]
Florida Republican: Helene victims 'don't have time' for politics
Rep. Cat Cammack (R-Fla.) appeared on NewsNation on Saturday and said Hurricane Helen victims “don't have time” for politics, but said she would support the rebuilding of damaged communities. He said he needed it. “North Carolina is hurt. They're devastated. They need help, but they don't have time for politics. Nobody does,” Cammack said. She […]
Florida best friends Carolynn Shada, Kali Gaynor have babies on the same day at the same hospital
Two best friends from Florida experienced one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives together: motherhood, and it was caught on camera. It all started in May 2024, when Carolyn Shada announced her pregnancy to her best friend Kari Gaynor, but even she was surprised when her friend told her she was pregnant too. […]
Aunt Arrested in Florida After Nashville Baby’s Fentanyl Death
The aunt of an infant who died of fentanyl poisoning in Nashville, Tennessee, several months ago has been arrested at WKRN, Florida. reported on friday. Tawona Pickens Johnson, 46, was arrested in a city nearly 500 miles away from where the incident occurred after law enforcement initially had trouble locating her, according to the report. […]