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DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz'

August 2, 2025

DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A media dispute erupted as Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's hurricane planning for the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility following the Miami Herald's critical reporting.

Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

July 1, 2025

Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is seeing progress with some neighbors finally able to move into their homes.

Hurricane season is back, but for parts of Florida, it feels like it never ended

June 10, 2025

Hurricane season is back, but for parts of Florida, it feels like it never ended

Months after back-to-back hurricanes slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents are still facing red tape, delays, and confusion as many wonder if and when things will return to normal.

White House insists FEMA is taking hurricane season 'seriously,' blasts 'sloppy' reporting

June 3, 2025

White House insists FEMA is taking hurricane season 'seriously,' blasts 'sloppy' reporting

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says FEMA is taking hurricane season "seriously" following media reports about alleged remarks by its acting administrator.

Woman makes 'miracle' discovery in debris 7 months after surviving Hurricane Helene with boyfriend

May 31, 2025

Woman makes 'miracle' discovery in debris 7 months after surviving Hurricane Helene with boyfriend

Kylie Landolfi of North Carolina found her lost iPhone months after surviving Hurricane Helene’s landslide. Now she's hoping to recover precious photos of the home she shared with her boyfriend.

Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

May 28, 2025

Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.

EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham dedicates homes to Hurricane Helene survivors: 'God hasn't forgotten them'

May 17, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham dedicates homes to Hurricane Helene survivors: 'God hasn't forgotten them'

Franklin Graham and Samaritan's Purse provided new homes to victims of Hurricane Helene, offering hope and support through rebuilding efforts.

This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations

May 15, 2025

This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations

BPR faces a $300,000 funding loss due to Trump's order, risking local journalism and emergency alerts in Western North Carolina's rural communities.

Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans

May 8, 2025

Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans

Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, who previously served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy with SEAL Team 8, has led the Federal Emergency Management Agency since January.

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

May 2, 2025

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.