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August 29, 2023

Biden's FEMA director says extreme weather 'new normal' after Hawaii county blames fires on power line

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the U.S. is seeing more extreme weather than it has in the past, adding that greater investment in mitigation is needed.

August 29, 2023

Ukrainian farmers hold steady on winter wheat sowing despite export challenges

Ukrainian farmers are anticipated to maintain their winter wheat sowing area for the 2024 harvest, despite facing higher logistics costs due to the ongoing wartime export crisis.

August 29, 2023

DeSantis signals possible campaign timeout to deal with Idalia: 'You do what you need to do'

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a contender in the 2024 GOP presidential race, suggested Tuesday that he is prepared to deal with the impacts of Hurricane Idalia on the Sunshine State.

August 29, 2023

Florida AG warns new residents, potential looters ahead of Hurricane Idalia landfall: ‘Law and order state'

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warns price gouging on gasoline and hotels and any looting after Hurricane Idalia's landfall will be prosecuted.

August 29, 2023

Florida residents shovel piles of sand into bags as Idalia approaches: video

A video has emerged showing Florida residents in Sarasota preparing for Hurricane Idalia ahead of its expected landfall Wednesday morning.

August 29, 2023

FOX Weather announces special programming to cover Hurricane Idalia

FOX Weather announced it will simulcast special breaking coverage of Hurricane Idalia on Fox News Channel as the storm gets set to make landfall in Florida.

August 29, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency as Hurricane Idalia expected to make landfall Wednesday

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall on the western coast of Florida Wednesday morning, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency for 46 counties.

August 29, 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia forces University of Florida football team to alter travel plans for season opener

The Florida Gators football team altered its travel plans for Thursday night's game against No. 14 Utah in an effort to avoid Tropical Storm Idalia.

August 28, 2023

West Virginia floodwaters trigger state of emergency in some areas

Heavy rain reported across West Virginia led to significant flooding in some areas, with Republican Gov. Jim Justice issuing a state of emergency for five counties.

August 28, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster emergency for Florida, calls DeSantis regarding storm, Jacksonville shooting

President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Monday about a federal emergency declaration with Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become a hurricane.