Hurricanes

Politics 18 hours ago

Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy

A FEMA supervisor fired for instructing subordinates to skip over houses with Trump signs says her actions were consistent with agency guidance and were not isolated to her team alone.

U.S. 18 hours ago

FEMA official fired for directing hurricane relief away from Trump supporters' homes

A Federal Emergency Management Agency official who instructed Milton relief workers to skip homes with Trump signs has been fired from the agnecy, FEMA tells Fox News.

Politics 18 hours ago

FEMA official directed hurricane relief workers to avoid homes with Trump signs as agency conducts cleanup

A FEMA official was removed from a role after directing disaster relief workers in Florida to avoid homes with Trump signs after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Politics 18 hours ago

Poll of Georgia, North Carolina likely voters finds Trump, Harris nearly tied

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the vital battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina, according to two new CNN polls conducted by SSRS.

U.S. 18 hours ago

NC mother, daughter turn small business into relief center to help victims of Hurricane Helene: ‘Giving hope’

Jen Byland and Taylor Lonon, co-owners of Jimmy & Jean’s Family Entertainment and Arcade, are giving hope to those rebuilding their lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

U.S. 18 hours ago

North Carolina man sleeping in tent after Hurricane Helene had to rebury father's casket on property

Chris Griffin lost his North Carolina home, cars and garage during Hurricane Helene. He also had to rebury his father's casket, which was unearthed during the storm.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Cajun Navy bonds with 104-year-old 'angel' in North Carolina mountains after Helene

Cajun Navy 2016 volunteers went on a life-changing mission on Oct. 12 when they did a welfare check on 104-year-old Jo Jane in the North Carolina mountains after Hurricane Helene.

U.S. 18 hours ago

North Carolina Helene victims ‘left behind’ get help from star-studded Concert for Carolina

Concert for Carolina attendees tell Fox News Digital why they decided to go to the concert benefiting those impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Florida deputies arrest dozens of illegal immigrants allegedly caught looting from Hurricane Milton victims

Deputies in Pinellas County, Florida, said they’ve arrested 45 people for looting in the weeks after hurricanes Helene and Milton, and most of them are illegal immigrants.

U.S. 18 hours ago

North Carolina CEO uses personal helicopter to save 11-day-old baby from remote area ravaged by Helene

Zeb Hadley, a private helicopter owner and CEO of National Coatings, ended up saving an 11-day-old baby who was born prematurely just before Hurricane Helene struck.

Politics 18 hours ago

North Carolina environmental rules are 'insult to injury' for Helene recovery efforts, lawmaker says

Rep. Jake Johnson, a North Carolina General Assembly member, spoke to Fox News Digital about criticism of the state's environmental agency after Hurricane Helene.

Sports 18 hours ago

MLB wants Rays to play home games in Tampa Bay area even if Tropicana Field isn't repaired in time

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the league hopes the Tampa Bay Rays can play their home games in the area after Tropicana Field was decimated by Hurricane Milton

U.S. 18 hours ago

Captain rescued after surviving Hurricane Milton inside cooler: boat owner

The Coast Guard rescued the captain of the "Capt. Dave" boat following Hurricane Milton. The ship's owner, Steven Hawley, indicated that the captain survived in a cooler box.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.

Health 18 hours ago

Flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida rise after back-to-back hurricanes

Florida health officials warned residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters because of the rising number of cases involving a flesh-eating, life-threatening bacteria.

Lifestyle 18 hours ago

Samaritan's Purse continues to lead North Carolina relief efforts in wake of devastating Hurricane Helene

Edward Graham, COO of Samaritan's Purse spoke to Fox News Digital on its ongoing efforts to help the victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Politics 18 hours ago

Balance of power: Helene could shift political winds toward Trump, North Carolina lawmakers say

Two North Carolina officials are hopeful their state will see massive voter turnout despite the effects of Helene, and both suggested they think Donald Trump will win.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Viral sensation 'Lieutenant Dan' arrested for boat being 'public health hazard': police

A Florida man known as "Lieutenant Dan" who went viral for claiming he was refusing to leave his small home boat ahead of Hurricane Milton has now been arrested for failing to leave a park-side dock.

Media 18 hours ago

'Terrifying and surreal': Antique shop owner describes hurricane flood waters sweeping pieces away

Antique shop owner and Banner Elk, North Carolina resident Olivia Daley spoke to Fox News' Madison Scarpino about the impact that Hurricane Helene had on her business.

Politics 18 hours ago

GOP lawmaker in hurricane-ravaged Georgia demands emergency session of Congress

Rep. Buddy Carter is urging Congressional leaders to reconvene lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to deal with funding for disaster victims after the hurricanes.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Helene 'like a bomb went off': Florida Rep Kat Cammack details severe hurricane damage

Florida Rep. Kat Cammack said that her district has suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene, including "astronomical" agricultural damage and more.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost after hurricanes

With 4 major hurricanes hitting Florida in 4 years, insurance premiums have skyrocketed and insurers have pulled back on coverage; residents are worried about more exclusions and price hikes.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Charity hopes western North Carolinians not be forgotten during 'long, complicated' Helene recovery

While some western North Carolina towns are welcoming visitors, others are still trying to help their neighbors recover from the Hurricane Helene devastation.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Western North Carolina mountain towns open for business, seeking tourists following Helene

Business owners in western North Carolina are calling for tourists to visit the area following the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind weeks ago.

Media 18 hours ago

Florida sheriff terrifies would-be looters with strong message: 'We don't fool around here'

Florida's Polk County sheriff didn't mince words when it came to his warning criminals not to try and loot his county after Hurricane Milton's destruction.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Hurricane Helene: 'Backbone of America' helping farmers across Southeast who lost billions in crops, land

Hurricane Helene has devastated farmland and killed livestock across the Southeast. Experts estimate agricultural damages from the hurricane could be billions of dollars.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Snow impacts western NC mountain towns recovering from Hurricane Helene: 'Coldest air of the season so far'

People living in areas still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene weeks later are now dealing with cold temperatures and snow.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Retired North Carolina police officer delivers thousands of dollars in supplies, food to Helene survivors

Steve Antle, retired Asheville police officer, has been delivering supplies and food throughout his local community in North Carolina since Hurricane Helene struck on Sept. 27.

U.S. 18 hours ago

Former owner of dog found chained to pole ahead of Hurricane Milton arrested, to 'face the music,' DA says

The owner of a dog found chained to a pole during a hurricane has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges, authorities said.

Health 18 hours ago

Meet the Hurricane Milton babies born at Florida hospitals during the storm

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world. See the adorable pics!

U.S. 18 hours ago

What donations Hurricane Helene victims in western NC need as seasons change

Alicia Stemper, a public information officer for Avery County Emergency Operations Center, said high-priority donations include laundry detergent, heaters and mold removal products.