Blaze News original: Christians to provide happy Thanksgiving to hurricane victims in Western North Carolina
As devastating as the images coming out of western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen in late September were, sadly for those of us who were not personally affected by the storm, it was time to continue with our daily lives. It's too easy. Emotions were running high in the lead-up to the […]
Florida woman, Veronica Torres, used ‘botox’ excuse to explain age after fraudulently applying for hurricane aid
A 44-year-old Florida woman applied for hurricane relief using her status as a mother, allegedly telling city officials that Botox made her look younger. Veronica Torres was charged with filing a false welfare claim, a third-degree felony, after applying for and receiving nearly $8,000, according to the Bradenton Police Department. Police say the 44-year-old woman […]
Florida woman, 44, uses ‘botox’ to explain age after using mother’s age in fraudulent hurricane aid: police
A 44-year-old Florida woman applied to be a hurricane relief worker using her status as a mother, allegedly telling city officials that Botox made her look younger. Veronica Torres was charged with filing a false welfare claim, a third-degree felony, after applying for and receiving nearly $8,000, according to the Bradenton Police Department. Police say […]
Rays Get Set Up With An Absolutely Horrendous Situation After Hurricane Milton Destroys Tropicana Field
The Tampa Bay Rays are doing some very dirty things… After Hurricane Milton blew the roof off Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays… 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees. (Related: Rays face not one, but two big problems after Hurricane Milton blows off Tropicana Field's roof) Steinbrenner […]
Baby manatee found stranded in Florida pond due to Hurricane Helen
It's a sea cow, not a pond cow. A young manatee has been rescued from a small Florida pond (a mile and a half from open water) after it became stranded by Hurricane Helen's storm surge. Tampa Zoo's manatee rescue team transports new friendGulley will go to the zoo where he will recuperate before being […]
Tropical Storm Sara likely to form as Florida braces for potential impacts with weeks left of hurricane season
Invest 99L continues to organize and is on track to develop into a tropical storm within days. Florida residents are now keeping an eye on the system, which forecasters say will likely strengthen into Tropical Storm Sarah by the end of the week. The “investment” designation allows NOAA forecasters to run special computer forecasting models […]
Fired supervisor accuses FEMA of lying about order to skip pro-Trump houses for hurricane relief
A FEMA hurricane relief supervisor accused of ordering workers to skip the home of a Trump supporter has issued a statement of defense and is considering legal action. Marni Washington was fired from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after she reportedly told relief workers in Lake Placid, Florida, to avoid a house with a sign […]
Rays Face Not One, But Two Huge Problems After Tropicana Field’s Roof Blown Off By Hurricane Milton
Milton wasn't playing any games… The Tampa Bay Rays are facing some problems after Hurricane Milton blew the roof off Tropicana Field. big Problems: 1. The Rays won't be able to play at the stadium until the 2026 campaign because it needs repairs, and 2. The repairs will cost a whopping $55.7 million. of evaluation […]
Tampa Bay Rays stadium damaged by Hurricane Milton will cost nearly $56M to repair
The Tampa Bay Rays baseball team is working to secure a new stadium for game day after their home field, Tropicana Field, was destroyed in Hurricane Milton. An assessment released Tuesday by the city of St. Petersburg estimates it will cost about $55.7 million to complete the renovations by 2026. Associated Press. “The main structure […]
WATCH LIVE: FOX 13's coverage of Hurricane Milton
FOX 13 is keeping you informed during Hurricane Milton. The storm made landfall near Siesta Key around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. source