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What a fourth-generation fishing captain has learned from nearly 100 years on the Gulf

July 28, 2026

What a fourth-generation fishing captain has learned from nearly 100 years on the Gulf

Dylan Hubbard carries nearly 100 years of family legacy at Hubbard's Marina in Madeira Beach, navigating hurricanes, NOAA and a changing industry.

North Carolina mountain community braces for hurricane season two years after Helene's brutal impact

June 5, 2026

North Carolina mountain community braces for hurricane season two years after Helene's brutal impact

Two sisters are still trying to rebuild two years after losing their home during Helene. Meanwhile, a local mountain community is preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.

Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for national championship between Miami and Indiana

January 17, 2026

Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for national championship between Miami and Indiana

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to a friendly wager involving local foods ahead of the national championship between Indiana and Miami.

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers resurge a year after Helene's devastation

December 13, 2025

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers resurge a year after Helene's devastation

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers are ready for business to ramp back up after a hard holiday season in 2024 following Hurricane Helene's widespread devastation in the region.

Acting FEMA chief David Richardson steps down as Trump admin continues reshaping agency operations

November 17, 2025

Acting FEMA chief David Richardson steps down as Trump admin continues reshaping agency operations

FEMA acting administrator David Richardson is stepping down after leading the agency through major hurricane season and comprehensive reforms. Karen Evans takes over Dec. 1.

Influencers face backlash for 'tragedy tourism' during Hurricane Melissa

November 5, 2025

Influencers face backlash for 'tragedy tourism' during Hurricane Melissa

Influencers face backlash for posting TikTok and Instagram videos while traveling to Jamaica during Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with critics calling their content insensitive.

Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa

October 30, 2025

Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledges "immediate humanitarian aid" to Cuba as State Department responds to effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

October 29, 2025

US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief funds

October 29, 2025

Falcons owner Arthur Blank donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief funds

Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has pledged an initial $2.5 million through his foundation to aid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Volunteer pilots reflect on one year since Helene devastated western North Carolina

September 27, 2025

Volunteer pilots reflect on one year since Helene devastated western North Carolina

One year after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, pilots from Total Flight Solutions and United Cajun Navy reflect on their life-saving rescue operations.