HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE: Storm makes landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm

HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE: The storm has made landfall as a Category 4 storm in Florida’s Big Bend region. source
Tampa Officers Save Abandoned Dog Tied to Pole Ahead of Hurricane

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officers in Tampa rescue a dog tied to a pole from a highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) warned that Florida would “detain anyone who abuses pets.” take responsibility. ” FHP shared heartbreaking footage Wednesday ahead of the storm's landfall. Troopers said the dog was tied to […]
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast

Click here to see what's new on The Hill {beacon} energy and environment energy and environment Full text FEMA has enough funds to respond to Hurricanes Helen and Milton Despite the misinformation swirling in recent days, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in no danger of running out of funds to help survivors […]
‘Waffle House Index’ shows Florida closures as Hurricane Milton approaches

Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donald discusses the potential impact of Hurricane Milton after the mayor of Tampa directed residents to evacuate to Barney & Company. hurricane milton As a powerful storm approaches central Florida with landfall expected late Wednesday, Floridians will monitor the 'Waffle House Index' for impacts to their area as the storm passes […]
Harris makes impromptu call into CNN, says Trump’s hurricane comments 'dangerous'

Vice President Harris called into CNN on Wednesday to talk about Hurricane Milton, which is approaching Florida, and slammed former President Trump's comments about the federal government's response to the recent storm. Harris told CNN's Dana Bash: “It's frankly outrageous that people who think of themselves as leaders can mislead desperate people and prevent those […]
Florida: ZooTampa, Florida Aquarium Staffers Plan To ‘Ride Out’ Hurricane Milton Alongside Its Animals

Employees move an African porcupine named Chompers into a pet carrier at the Tampa Zoo on Oct. 7, 2024, ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall in Florida later this week. (Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril Elfie1:15pm – Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Volunteers at the Tampa Zoo and Florida Aquarium […]
Biden attacks Trump for ‘outright lies’ about hurricane relief efforts as Milton takes aim at Florida

President Biden on Wednesday criticized former President Donald Trump for criticizing the federal government's response to Hurricane Helen. As Category 4 Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast, Biden said it could become the “storm of the century.” The 81-year-old president repeatedly focused on Trump's criticism of recovery efforts after the last storm in a news […]
CENTCOM to continue supporting Middle East operations as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida headquarters

The Pentagon says 24/7 operations for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will be affected by Hurricane Milton as the massive storm approaches Tampa, Florida, home to MacDill Air Force Base, where CENTCOM headquarters is located. is not expected. Sabrina Singh, a Pentagon deputy spokeswoman, told reporters Tuesday that she did not provide specific numbers on how […]
Trump Florida resort hosts linemen before Hurricane Milton response

The Trump Organization on Wednesday invited more than 200 power line workers to stay at its Miami golf resort as Florida's Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall this week. Eric Trump, vice president of the organization, shared the news. in post on social platform X. “We are honored to welcome 275 amazing […]
After crowing about $750 for hurricane victims, Harris now claims Trump spreading ‘disinformation’ about FEMA money

Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris accused her opponent of spreading “false information” about the lack of resources available to Americans affected by Hurricane Helen from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He criticized former President Donald Trump. Harris told reporters This week: “There's a lot of misinformation and disinformation being spread by the […]