Natural Disasters

Weather October 10, 2024

Massive 28-foot wave captured inside Hurricane Milton: video

A mammoth 28-foot-high wave was recorded crashing down in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton passed through before smashing into Florida

Florida October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton makes landfall, slamming into Florida with destructive winds, catastrophic storm surge

More than 3 million people in Florida are without power Thursday morning as destructive Hurricane Milton is making its way across the state.

VIDEO October 10, 2024

Storm chaser describes 'war zone' in Sarasota, Florida

Storm chaser Chris Hall discusses his experience in Hurricane Milton including over 100+ MPH winds.

Florida October 10, 2024

These Florida residents wouldn't evacuate from Milton - here's how they're doing

Floridians who decided to stay and ride out Hurricane Milton went viral on social media ahead of the storm this week.

Weather October 10, 2024

At least 4 dead after tornados rip through St. Lucie County during Milton: officials

At least four people were killed Wednesday after several tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton touched down at a senior community in St. Lucie County.

HEALTH October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton safety guidance from American Lung Association

As Florida residents brace for the landfall of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night, the American Lung Association is offering guidance for those with chronic lung conditions.

Hurricanes October 9, 2024

How US government will dole out aid to victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene

As a second and possibly more devastating hurricane barrels toward the U.S., there are concerns over how the government will help pay for what could be millions in damage.

Hurricanes October 9, 2024

Resurfaced videos simulate apocalyptic hurricane like Milton slamming into Tampa: 'Worst-case scenario'

Two exercise videos released a decade apart depict a massive Category 5 hurricane eerily similar to Milton barreling into Tampa and leaving the area in a state of destruction.

VIDEO October 8, 2024

Florida residents prepare for Hurricane Milton, leaving store shelves bare

Video shows scenes of empty shelves, people filling sand bags and seeking higher ground in Florida, where residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton.

Hurricanes October 8, 2024

Floridians prepare for the worst as Hurricane Milton quickly approaches

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor took to television with a dire warning for those staying behind in evacuation zones ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.

Natural Disasters October 7, 2024

Video resurfaces showing FEMA prioritizing equity over helping greatest number of people in disaster relief

As FEMA fends off troubling allegations about relief funding, a webinar resurfaced of panelists discussing the need to reshape FEMA’s policies to emphasize "equity" over utility.