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Florida resident under Hurricane Milton evacuation order explains why he’s not leaving

Florida resident under Hurricane Milton evacuation order explains why he’s not leaving

ABC News (MARCO ISLAND, Fla.) — Marco Island, a barrier island off southwest Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall late Wednesday. Though not everyone has evacuated. Michael Sean Comerford, 65, told ABC News he decided to stay and watch his parents’ condo on the […]

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Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books

Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books

Joe Raedle/Getty Images (SARASOTA, Fla.) — While it’s still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said. “I think for the west-central coast of Florida, this has the potential to be the most impactful hurricane we’ve […]

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Hurricane Milton tracker: Florida braces for Wednesday night landfall near Sarasota

Hurricane Milton tracker: Florida braces for Wednesday night landfall near Sarasota

NOAA (TALLAHASSEE, FL) — Hurricane Milton, which re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon, is taking aim at Florida’s west coast. Landfall is expected late Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane. Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene. ‘This […]

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Utah Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams

(St. George, UT) — Utahns are being warned of scams involving natural disasters. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah says scammers will take advantage of people across the country who are willing to help, including with the recent Hurricane Helene along the east coast. Officials noted residents […]

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LDS Reminds Members Of Its Stand On Election-Related Issues

LDS Reminds Members Of Its Stand On Election-Related Issues

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is publicly reasserting its position on political neutrality, civil discourse and abortion. The church released a statement yesterday in response to recent inquiries about its stance on specific issues of importance for many this election season. Church […]

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Storm surge dangers: What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Milton nears Florida

Storm surge dangers: What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Milton nears Florida

Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, FL.) — Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida’s west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night. A dangerous, record-breaking storm surge of up to 12 feet is expected […]

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Hurricane Milton travel impacts: Airport closures and more

Hurricane Milton travel impacts: Airport closures and more

Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP via Getty Images Hurricane Milton is already causing travel disruptions as the storm takes aim at Florida’s west coast. The hurricane is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Possible record storm surge is anticipated in […]

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Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 4 storm ‘extremely dangerous’

Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 4 storm ‘extremely dangerous’

NOAA (TALLAHASSEE, FL) — Hurricane Milton, which re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon, is taking aim at Florida’s west coast. Landfall is expected late Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane. Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene. Tampa […]

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After Helene, Hurricane Milton leaves Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando

After Helene, Hurricane Milton leaves Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando

Jesus Olarte/Anadolu via Getty Images (TAMPA, Fla.) — As Danny Pownall looked through the piles of debris on the street in front of one of his rental properties in Redington Shores, Florida, he pointed out suitcases, beds and even a workout ball. “Their lives just got flipped upside down, literally, […]

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3% of US high schoolers identify as transgender, CDC survey shows

3% of US high schoolers identify as transgender, CDC survey shows

Miguel Sotomayor/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A first-of-its-kind survey has found that 3.3% of U.S. high school students identified as transgender in 2023, with another 2.2% identified as questioning. The first nationally representative survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also highlights the multiple health disparities faced by […]

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