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Milton, hard on the heels of Helene, stirs memories of when Florida saw four storms in six weeks
Here we go again — our second major hurricane in less than a month. Its climate change-fueled rapid intensification has been startling to watch. Its expected losses are staggering. I hope you took this one seriously, despite the fact that it shares a name with a goofy character in the movie “Office Space.” One of […]
New Guardians Will ‘Run Into Danger’ to Protect Schools
Michael Robinson was a law enforcement officer in Connecticut when a gunman killed 26 people — including 20 children between the ages of 6 and 7 — at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. Now, it’s his job to make sure nothing like that happens in Charlotte County. Robinson is one of Charlotte County Public Schools’ 23 new Guardians — […] The post New Guardians Will ‘Run Into Danger’ to Protect Schools first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
FEMA Forces Storm-Wrecked Homeowners to Choose: Build Up or Move Out?
After the storm, we rebuild. That’s the mantra repeated by residents, businesses and elected officials after any big storm. Hurricane Milton may have avoided the worst case scenario of a direct hit on the Tampa Bay area, but communities south of Tampa experienced heavy flooding just a couple weeks after being hit by Hurricane Helene. While the damage is still being assessed in Sarasota County’s barrier islands, homes that require extensive renovations will almost certainly run up against what is known as the 50% rule — or, in Southwest Florida, the “dreaded 50% rule.” In flood zone-situated communities eligible...
Emergency responses halted across Tampa Bay as Milton brings dangerous impacts
SARASOTA, Fla. — With high winds and whipping rain, Hurricane Milton has created conditions even too dangerous for our local first responders. Counties across Tampa Bay began halting emergency responses on Wednesday evening for the safety of police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel. Sarasota County emergency responders. The...
The annual Peanut Butter Challenge is on
Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. Whether you favor crunchy or creamy, the challenge is on. The annual University of Florida Peanut Butter Challenge, that is. We’d be nuts if […] The post The annual Peanut Butter Challenge is on first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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