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World Central Kitchen offering free meals in DeLand for people impacted by Hurricane Milton
Read full article: World Central Kitchen offering free meals in DeLand for people impacted by Hurricane MiltonWorld Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that offers food relief, announced they will be offering free means in DeLand and 19 other Florida locations on Saturday for those affected by Hurricane Milton.
Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
Read full article: Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay regionFlorida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north.
🏫 Hottest family-friendly cities in the US that offer safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schools
Read full article: 🏫 Hottest family-friendly cities in the US that offer safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schoolsHollywood has long had a vision of what a great American town looks like. From “It’s a Wonderful Life” to “Pleasantville,” the cities emblazoned in our minds as nurturing spots to settle down and raise families all have a triad of things in common: single-family homes, low crime, and great schools.
Is this spot in Florida where the ‘First White Man’ died in America?
Read full article: Is this spot in Florida where the ‘First White Man’ died in America?Ponce de Leon Park acts as a tribute to the historical explorer. But while there's no fabled Fountain of Youth, the park does make a strange claim.
A radioactive ‘Fountain of Youth’ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?
Read full article: A radioactive ‘Fountain of Youth’ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?If you head downtown, there’s a good chance you’d miss one of its biggest local attractions: an old radioactive well dubbed the "Fountain of Youth."
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces $25M to provide building materials to restore hurricane-damaged homes
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis announces $25M to provide building materials to restore hurricane-damaged homesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $25 million in state funds would go toward providing building materials to restore homes damaged during Hurricane Ian.
Florida puts $5M toward helping residents of 6 counties pay home insurance deductibles after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Florida puts $5M toward helping residents of 6 counties pay home insurance deductibles after Hurricane IanFlorida will disburse $5 million to help some South Floridians pay their home insurance deductibles after Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis wants fishery disaster declaration from Feds after Hurricane Ian damages over 5K vessels in South Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis wants fishery disaster declaration from Feds after Hurricane Ian damages over 5K vessels in South FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday held a news conference at Burnt Store Marina, a yachting resort in Punta Gorda.
Gov. DeSantis awards $2M from Florida Disaster Fund to first responder groups
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis awards $2M from Florida Disaster Fund to first responder groupsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced the disbursement of $2 million from the growing Florida Disaster Fund to several groups representing law enforcement and first responders.
Florida man conspired with Central Florida Oath Keepers ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riots, FBI says
Read full article: Florida man conspired with Central Florida Oath Keepers ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riots, FBI saysA man from Southwest Florida is accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. and conspiring with other members of the Oath Keepers from Central Florida head of the attacks, according to the FBI.
Rare, 70-year-old crocodile found sunbathing outside Florida home
Read full article: Rare, 70-year-old crocodile found sunbathing outside Florida homePUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A rare American crocodile that’s believed to be around 70 years old was recently found catching some rays while lounging on a Florida woman’s floating dock, according to The Daily Sun. The trapper said the crocodile was likely about 70 years old and the biggest he’d ever seen. He believed that it would return to Vieregg’s floating dock since it was one of the only ones in the neighborhood, the incident report said. According to FWC, American crocodiles are a “shy and reclusive species” that call the brackish and saltwater ponds, coves and creeks in South Florida their home. Click here to read more on this story at YourSun.com.
Hurricane Nana hits Belize, drives across Guatemala
Read full article: Hurricane Nana hits Belize, drives across GuatemalaPUNTA GORDA Hurricane Nana made landfall in Belize, pelting a relatively sparsely populated stretch of the country's coast with heavy rain and wind before weakening to a tropical storm while pushing across Guatemala on Thursday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Nana hit land between the coastal towns of Dangriga and Placencia shortly after midnight at an area around 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Belize City with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), making it barely a hurricane. Later in the morning, Nana weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds near 60 mph (95 kph). It was centered about 150 miles (240 kilometers) north-northeast of Guatemala City and neared the border with Mexico. Belize authorities did not immediately report injuries when Nana when landfall shortly after midnight Thursday.