LAKE MARY, Fla. - Forecasters are shifting attention to a potential tropical threat in the Atlantic Ocean, likely named "Ernesto." This tropical wave is expected to move toward the Antilles by Monday and now has a 70% chance of developing into an organized system. The tropical wave is located over...

Tropical Storm Ernesto could form next week as forecasters increase chance of development for Atlantic system

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The tropical disturbance sitting in the Atlantic now has a 40% chance of development over the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical disturbance has 40% chance of developing in Atlantic this week: NHC

The National Hurricane Center now says it is likely a disturbance in the central Atlantic Ocean will develop into a tropical cyclone in the coming days; while they monitor that threat, long range computer forecast guidance suggests the system may develop into Hurricane Ernesto and become a U.S. East Coast threat.

Hurricane Ernesto On the Horizon? Hurricane Center Monitors Threat

A tropical cyclone is developing in the central Atlantic; it is likely to become Tropical Storm Ernesto over time and perhaps even achieve hurricane status as it heads off to the west. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), shower and thunderstorm activity is showing some signs of organization in...

Tropical Cyclone Developing in the Atlantic; Likely to Become Ernesto

Florida State

Fox Weather

After weeks of quiet, the National Hurricane Center is watching a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlantic disturbance could become tropical depression or storm and track toward Florida this week

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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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

A tropical depression making its way toward the Florida coast is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Debby Saturday before delivering heavy, flooding rainfall and dangerous storm surge to the state starting this weekend. CNN’s Allison Chinchar reports.

See expected tropical storm’s path

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CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Devra Lee

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Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

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A storm hovering over Cuba will take aim at Florida's west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with federal forecasters saying it's likely to become a tropical storm by late Saturday. Until then, the front is being called Tropical Depression Four, with the name Debby available should it graduate to...

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen over southeastern Gulf of Mexico

We’re nearing the peak of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and right on schedule, the tropics are becoming more active with the National Hurricane Center initiating advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, which is slowly becoming organized east of the Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Watches issued as Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 threatens Caribbean islands

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has raised concerns about a developing storm system in the Atlantic that could potentially threaten Florida. This system, which currently has a 40% chance of developing into a named tropical storm, could be designated "Chris" if it reaches that stage. The storm is forming as...

Atlantic Storm System Threatens Florida: Potential Tropical Cyclone Looms

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Odds Increasing of New Atlantic Tropical Cyclone; Could be East Coast Threat

The National Hurricane Center has issued their latest Tropical Outlook for the Atlantic, pointing out an area of concern that could be the next tropical cyclone...

Odds Increasing of New Atlantic Tropical Cyclone; Could be East Coast Threat

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