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FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Read full article: FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the electionSeveral federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in the wake of the presidential election this week.
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died
Read full article: Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she diedThe sisters of Nicole Brown Simpson hope a new documentary on her life will explore how she lived, and not just how she died.
Brevard boating accident survivor reunites with pilot, paramedics who saved her life
Read full article: Brevard boating accident survivor reunites with pilot, paramedics who saved her lifeAn emotional reunion took place Saturday between a 16-year-old girl and the first responders who rescued her from a boating accident.
Volunteer’s home searched in Mount Dora missing woman investigation
Read full article: Volunteer’s home searched in Mount Dora missing woman investigationIt’s been nearly three months since Nicole Baldwin was last seen. The Mount Dora mom walked out of her Strathmore Circle home in November with no belongings and never returned.
Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spike
Read full article: Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spikeIt's been over a year since hurricanes Nicole and Ian devastated the coast of Volusia County and still, many homeowners and condos are being rebuilt.
Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in November
Read full article: Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in NovemberBeaches eroded by hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year in central Brevard County will get a lift starting next month, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Lake County residents prepare homes after St. Johns River hits moderate flood stage
Read full article: Lake County residents prepare homes after St. Johns River hits moderate flood stageThe St. Johns river hit moderate flood stage Sunday after already hitting a minor level this past week, causing growing concerns for some neighborhood residents.
Fishing returns to Daytona Beach Pier after hurricanes damaged structure
Read full article: Fishing returns to Daytona Beach Pier after hurricanes damaged structureThe city of Daytona Beach has reopened the fishing section on the Daytona Beach Pier after repairing damage caused by last year’s hurricanes.
Meet the Helpers: This program prepares your kids for hurricane season
Read full article: Meet the Helpers: This program prepares your kids for hurricane seasonWith so many families still rebuilding from last year's hurricanes, the mere thought of another tropical storm or hurricane can fill kids with anxiety, but there are ways to help your kids deal with feelings of uncertainty.
‘We’re done:’ Volusia County family looks to demolish home after repeated flooding
Read full article: ‘We’re done:’ Volusia County family looks to demolish home after repeated floodingSeven months after hurricanes Ian and Nicole battered Volusia County, a handful of residents are a step closer to preventing their homes from flooding when the next storm hits.
Video: State trooper comes to rescue by saving choking waitress
Read full article: Video: State trooper comes to rescue by saving choking waitressA waitress named Nicole at a Big Boy restaurant in Woodhaven, Michigan was trying to grab a quick bite of cornbread before helping a customer when disaster struck.
Daytona Beach Shores ramp temporarily closing due to damage from hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Daytona Beach Shores ramp temporarily closing due to damage from hurricanes Ian, NicoleA popular beach access ramp in Volusia County is temporarily closing months after damage caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Volusia County following Hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Disaster Recovery Center opens in Volusia County following Hurricanes Ian, NicoleFederal Emergency Management Agency and state officials are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Volusia County to help residents and businesses impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Part of Playalinda Beach at Canaveral National Seashore reopens after hurricane restoration
Read full article: Part of Playalinda Beach at Canaveral National Seashore reopens after hurricane restorationThe National Park Service says it will reopen part of Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore Tuesday after spending two months trying to restore the beach following hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
St. Johns River flooding near Astor recedes months after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: St. Johns River flooding near Astor recedes months after Hurricane IanThe National Weather Service is now reporting the St. John’s River near Astor in Lake County is out of its flood stage — more than three months after Hurricane Ian.
Most Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close for Christmas, New Year’s, FEMA says
Read full article: Most Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close for Christmas, New Year’s, FEMA saysDisaster Recovery Centers across Florida that remain open to assist people impacted by recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole have posted holiday closures for Christmas and New Year’s, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Still displaced from hurricanes, many Volusia County residents brace for cold weekend
Read full article: Still displaced from hurricanes, many Volusia County residents brace for cold weekendThere are a lot of people displaced from the hurricanes along the coast who have found other ways to keep a roof over their head in the meantime.
People in Flagler, Volusia counties look forward to FEMA relief from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: People in Flagler, Volusia counties look forward to FEMA relief from Hurricane NicoleWith FEMA relief now available for Hurricane Nicole victims in Central Florida's coastal counties, many residents are hoping it will help them get started rebuilding.
Biden grants Florida disaster declaration, giving access to federal funds after Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Biden grants Florida disaster declaration, giving access to federal funds after Hurricane NicolePresident Joe Biden approved Florida’s disaster declaration, allowing the state to receive federal funding after Hurricane Nicole.
Nearly 430 miles of Florida beach classified as critically eroded before hurricanes hit
Read full article: Nearly 430 miles of Florida beach classified as critically eroded before hurricanes hitBefore Hurricanes Ian and Nicole hit Central Florida, state researchers had declared 426 miles of Florida beach as critically eroded.
What does rebuilding look like after 2 hurricanes in Volusia County?
Read full article: What does rebuilding look like after 2 hurricanes in Volusia County?As crews continue to save homes along the Volusia County coast, government leaders and residents are asking about ways to build back better to withstand another hit by a strong hurricane.
Dunkin’ offers free coffee for Florida residents on Giving Tuesday
Read full article: Dunkin’ offers free coffee for Florida residents on Giving TuesdayDunkin’ is offering a “cup of thanks” to Florida residents on Giving Tuesday, in honor of the state’s resilience and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Department of Emergency Management assessing damage from Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores
Read full article: Department of Emergency Management assessing damage from Nicole in Daytona Beach ShoresCity leaders in Daytona Beach Shores are expected to discuss the latest on Hurricane Nicole's impact on the coastal community in a meeting Tuesday night.
New Smyrna Beach condo complex evacuated during Nicole deemed safe by city
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach condo complex evacuated during Nicole deemed safe by cityA condo complex that was evacuated during Nicole because of fears it may collapse is now considered safe for people to occupy, according to leaders with New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County residents, council members discuss extent of damage after Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Volusia County residents, council members discuss extent of damage after Hurricane NicoleSeveral residents spoke in front of Volusia County councilmembers on Tuesday about the damage they are dealing with after both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
Woman loses leg after being pinned by tree, truck in Volusia County during Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Woman loses leg after being pinned by tree, truck in Volusia County during Hurricane Nicole24-year-old Julie Tindel’s life was changed forever following what her family called a freak accident.
Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane NicoleThe initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.
Lake County residents spared high flood levels of Ian after Hurricane Nicole ran through
Read full article: Lake County residents spared high flood levels of Ian after Hurricane Nicole ran throughHomeowners and businesses along the St. John’s River in Astor said they are thankful water levels this week didn’t reach as high as levels during Hurricane Ian.
‘Bigger and better:’ Volusia couple vows to repair badly damaged home after Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: ‘Bigger and better:’ Volusia couple vows to repair badly damaged home after Hurricane NicoleMyra Parente and her husband said their Wilbur-by-the-Sea home and back deck were once paradise — until the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.
Half-dozen Brevard properties deemed unsafe after Hurricane Nicole, beach manager says
Read full article: Half-dozen Brevard properties deemed unsafe after Hurricane Nicole, beach manager saysBrevard County is already pursuing a new $8.5 million renourishment project after Hurricane Ian just six weeks ago, but now beach program manager Mike McGarry says that expense could double.
Florida state leaders begin surveying property damage from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Florida state leaders begin surveying property damage from Hurricane NicoleFlorida’s Director of Emergency Management joined Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday to survey property damage with homeowners along Wilbur by the Sea, where several homes collapsed due to the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.
Flagler County estimates more than $20 million in damages from Nicole; no homes destroyed
Read full article: Flagler County estimates more than $20 million in damages from Nicole; no homes destroyedFlagler County announced that it has finished its initial assessment for Hurricane Nicole's impacts, which caused approximately $23.7 million in damages.
New Smyrna Beach dealing with some damage from Nicole, ‘for the most part’ back to normal
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach dealing with some damage from Nicole, ‘for the most part’ back to normalNew Smyrna Beach is back in business a day after hurricane Nicole caused extensive beach erosion and destruction along Volusia county's coastline.
‘Quite the story to tell:’ Florida mom gives birth during peak of Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: ‘Quite the story to tell:’ Florida mom gives birth during peak of Hurricane NicoleElissa Kissell gave birth to baby Asher through C-section during the height of Hurricane Nicole. Elissa had a C-section planned for next week but she said her coworkers jinxed her son into being born early.
Bird’s-eye view: Nicole tore chunks from Volusia beaches, snapped homes in half
Read full article: Bird’s-eye view: Nicole tore chunks from Volusia beaches, snapped homes in halfNew aerial video shows how Hurricane Nicole took bites out of the Volusia County coast, chewing up sand dunes, seawalls and parts of homes.
Sky 6 tours damage done by Nicole to Florida condo buildings
Read full article: Sky 6 tours damage done by Nicole to Florida condo buildingsSky 6 flew over Daytona Beach Shores, touring the damage left behind at several condo complexes which were deemed unsafe because of the rapid beach erosion caused by Nicole.
WATCH: Shocking drone video shows crumbling beachside Florida homes devastated by Nicole
Read full article: WATCH: Shocking drone video shows crumbling beachside Florida homes devastated by NicoleIt may take days for the full scope of damage left by Hurricane Nicole to be fully seen, but the picture is coming into sharp focus for communities like Daytona Beach Shores where drone video shows a strong of homes crumbling into the ocean.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s a list of reopenings following Tropical Storm Nicole
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s a list of reopenings following Tropical Storm NicoleMany locations in Central Florida were forced to close ahead of Nicole’s arrival early Thursday morning in preparation for the storm, which hit Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.
Florida emergency management director: Nicole coastal damage could have been worse
Read full article: Florida emergency management director: Nicole coastal damage could have been worseDamage sustained along the Volusia coastline from Nicole was far less than anticipated, said Florida's emergency management director Thursday.
WATCH LIVE: Sky 6 flies over ‘unprecedented’ damage from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Sky 6 flies over ‘unprecedented’ damage from Hurricane NicoleDozens of Volusia County beachfront buildings have been deemed unsafe and at risk for collapse because of Hurricane Nicole, according to county officials.
Orlando International Airport set to reopen after Nicole barreled through Florida
Read full article: Orlando International Airport set to reopen after Nicole barreled through FloridaWith Tropical Storm Nicole heading out of Central Florida, the Orlando International Airport announced it would reopen Thursday evening.
After Hurricane Nicole, will NASA be ready for Artemis launch?
Read full article: After Hurricane Nicole, will NASA be ready for Artemis launch?Kennedy Space Center got through Hurricane Nicole with minor damage so far, according to NASA officials, who say a top-down inspection of the Artemis I moon rocket will take place soon.
WATCH: Drone video shows Florida homes falling into ocean after Nicole rips through state
Read full article: WATCH: Drone video shows Florida homes falling into ocean after Nicole rips through stateDrone video provided by Bridgepoint Global shows the devastation wrought on the beachside community of Wilbur-By-The-Sea after Nicole battered Florida's east coast causing rapid erosion.
Part of Pirates Cove complex in Daytona Beach collapses as Nicole tears through Florida
Read full article: Part of Pirates Cove complex in Daytona Beach collapses as Nicole tears through FloridaA seven-story condominium building in Daytona Beach partially collapsed Thursday after Nicole, which made landfall south of Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane, brought strong winds, rain and rough surf to the area.
‘Like a bomb has gone off:’ Volusia County faces disastrous beach erosion, building collapses after Nicole
Read full article: ‘Like a bomb has gone off:’ Volusia County faces disastrous beach erosion, building collapses after NicoleVolusia County officials are continuing to evacuate at-risk buildings in Daytona Beach Shores as impacts from Nicole continue to surface.
Port Orange dam breaches; voluntary evacuations underway
Read full article: Port Orange dam breaches; voluntary evacuations underwayA dam in Port Orange’s Cambridge Canal drainage system breached Thursday morning, causing water to flow into nearby residential streets and prompting officials to issue precautionary evacuation orders.
Hurricane Nicole impacts Electric Daisy Carnival setup in Orlando day before rope drops
Read full article: Hurricane Nicole impacts Electric Daisy Carnival setup in Orlando day before rope dropsHurricane Nicole swept into Central Florida early Thursday, leaving tents, signage and debris strewn across Tinker Field.
Flooding causing headaches for Downtown St. Augustine drivers ahead of Nicole.
Read full article: Flooding causing headaches for Downtown St. Augustine drivers ahead of Nicole.As Nicole on Wednesday evening gained hurricane strength while churning closer to Florida, voluntary evacuations began in the morning for coastal areas of St. Johns County.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds briefing after Nicole rips across Florida
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis holds briefing after Nicole rips across FloridaNicole made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, marking the third time ever the state has dealt with a hurricane in November.
Nearly 500 flights canceled at Orlando airports as Hurricane Nicole approaches
Read full article: Nearly 500 flights canceled at Orlando airports as Hurricane Nicole approachesA total of 473 flights have been canceled after Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport stopped commercial and private operations at 4 p.m. on Wednesday due to approaching Hurricane Nicole.
Flooding possible in Sanford as Hurricane Nicole swells Lake Monroe
Read full article: Flooding possible in Sanford as Hurricane Nicole swells Lake MonroeThe St. Johns River is already swelling because of Hurricane Nicole, and the city of Sanford is bracing for a new round of flooding because of that.
Florida extends vote-by-mail, provisional ballot deadlines because of Nicole
Read full article: Florida extends vote-by-mail, provisional ballot deadlines because of NicoleIf you have a vote-by-mail ballot you need to fix or a provisional ballot you need to provide documents for, you have a couple more days to do that because of Hurricane Nicole.
Filing another storm insurance claim could mean a lower deductible in Florida
Read full article: Filing another storm insurance claim could mean a lower deductible in FloridaFlorida residents who file property damage claims caused by Hurricane Nicole may have a lower deductible if they already met their insurance deductible for Hurricane Ian.
Nicole forces 15 Daytona Beach Shores condo complexes to evacuate as storm threatens collapse
Read full article: Nicole forces 15 Daytona Beach Shores condo complexes to evacuate as storm threatens collapseDaytona Beach Shores police and Volusia County deputies are going door-to-door inside 12 condo complexes and one hotel along the beach that are under threat of collapse due to the powerful storm surge caused by Tropical Storm Nicole.
As Nicole strengthens to potential hurricane, NASA and Space Force prep for storm surge
Read full article: As Nicole strengthens to potential hurricane, NASA and Space Force prep for storm surgeWith Florida firmly in the crosshairs of Tropical Storm Nicole, teams across Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are preparing facilities – and the massive moon-bound Artemis I rocket – for the still-strengthening storm as it bears down on the Space Coast.
Cash toll collection suspended across Central Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Read full article: Cash toll collection suspended across Central Florida ahead of Tropical Storm NicoleAs Tropical Storm Nicole gets closer to Central Florida, the Central Florida Expressway Authority will temporarily suspend cash toll collections.