Florida State

USA TODAY

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for most of the state ahead of what could be the first major storm of the hurricane season.

Hurricane forecasters say strengthening storm is aimed at Florida

South Carolina State

Tropical Storm Debby is gaining strength as it moves over warm waters, highlighting how rising ocean temperatures are fueling more intense storms this hurricane season. Raymond Zhong reports for The New York Times. In short:. Tropical Storm Debby is recharging over warm waters and is expected to hit South Carolina...

Storm Debby intensifies as warm seas fuel hurricane season

Due to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina developing in the months, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the highly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to continue through November. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center expects 17 to 24 named storms and eight to 13 hurricanes,...

NOAA predicts active 2024 storm season will continue

NBC News

Tropical Storm Debby has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its anticipated landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Monday, U.S. forecasters said late Sunday. The storm's maximum winds had increased to 75 mph at 11 p.m. ET, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane was about 65...

Debby strengthens to Category 1 hurricane, expected to make landfall in Florida

Georgia State

The US Sun

A KILLER hurricane storm has brought more than just strong winds and destruction when it recently made landfall. Leaving a trail of death and destruction in her wake, Hurricane Debby also left more than two dozen packages of cocaine along a beach in Florida. Hurricane Debby is already responsible for killing at least five people […]

Hurricane Debby washes over $1million of cocaine onto Florida’s shore during deadly ‘once-in-1,000-year’ storm

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Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

While Florida is home to amazing experiences like the Disney and Universal theme parks, it is also home to some severe weather. Experts predicted a “potentially explosive” hurricane season in 2024 and it appears that Florida will continue to experience some rough storms. Hurricane season in Florida tends to run from June through November and it can be a tough time to visit the state. Unfortunately, as we find ourselves in the thick of hurricane season, it looks like we might be barreling toward another potential storm.

NEW Storm System Heading Toward Florida, According to the National Hurricane Center

Tampa, FL

AccuWeather

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in Florida, vaccination rates lag behind, and that is concerning health experts. In 2021, the first full year a COVID-19 vaccine was available, 15 million Floridians received a vaccine. But this year, a little over 400,000 have received a booster, despite the virus's summer spike.

COVID-19 vaccine levels are low, but case rates and hospitalizations are rising

Orange County, FL

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Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Tampa is resuming its popular Rental and Move-in Assistance Program, or RMAP. The program has helped more than 1,800 individuals and families secure stable housing across Tampa. Eligible applicants receive help covering security deposits, first and last month’s rent and additional rental assistance for up to one year. Kayon...

Tampa is resurrecting a program to help residents find stable housing

Alabama State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Images from Florida showed crashing waves along Florida's beach, cars attempting to navigate flooded streets and damage from Debby.

Hurricane Debby: Photos show destruction, flooding in Florida caused by Category 1 storm

Vacationers love summer, especially July. Yet, the most popular time for a getaway coincides with another season: hurricane season. Spanning June to November in the Atlantic Ocean, these tropical storms can impact vacations if you visit certain Southern U.S. states or parts of the East Coast. If you intend to kick back in any of these places during hurricane season, read up on travel insurance. While tropical cyclones don't constantly threaten any of these destinations, they can happen. On average, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes develop in the Atlantic basin each year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

5 Vacation Destinations In America That Are Most Likely To Get Hit By Hurricanes

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Hurricane Debby has officially made landfall, but the effects of the storm are going to be felt for days to come. Already there are reports of significant damage and flooding. And while the storm is set to weaken, flooding rains will continue in the southeast United States. Forecasts for the coming days are for between 10-20″ of rain running from Florida to North Carolina.

Hurricane Debby Causing Havoc to Cruise Schedules. Here’s the Latest

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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Sea-going drones capture images from Debby as they deploy for a fourth hurricane season

For the fourth year, Saildrone and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are sailing a fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) into hurricanes to better...

Sea-going drones capture images from Debby as they deploy for a fourth hurricane season

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