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Hit by storms and disease, Florida citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

Others, like Murphy, are sticking it out, hoping to survive until a bug-free tree or other options arrive to repel the disease or treat the trees. When Hurricane Irma blasted through the state’s orange belt in 2017, Florida’s signature crop already had been on a downward spiral for two decades because of the greening disease.

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Florida's Citrus Industry Faces Threats From Hurricanes, Disease and Real Estate

Researchers have been working for eight years on a genetically modified tree that can kill the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening. The process involves inserting a gene

Econostrum English on MSN · 7h

Florida’s Citrus Industry Grapples With Hurricanes, Disease, and Development Pressures

Florida’s citrus industry faces an increasingly difficult future, contending with a range of ongoing challenges. From devastating hurricanes to the persistent threat of plant diseases, along with the rapid expansion of real estate development,

Associated Press News · 15h

Pummeled by hurricanes and pests, Florida citrus growers wait for miracle tree

Florida orange production has fallen by some 90% in the past two decades in large part due to citrus greening, but growers hope a new tree designed by scientists to withstand the disease will help the industry recover.

tornadoes, storms and Central Florida

The Palm Beach Post · 1d

Monster storm threatens to bring tornadoes, 70 mph winds to Northwest Florida

Multiple rounds of storms could bring strong tornadoes, winds up to 70 mph and quarter-sized hail to the Pensacola area starting on Saturday and could potentially extend until Sunday morning.

Yahoo · 9h

Severe storms possible at the end of warm weekend in Central Florida

Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — A powerful storm system will bring Central Illinois it’s first round of severe storms of the year on Friday evening. All severe hazards are possible with destructive winds being the primary threat. Key Takeaways The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Central Illinois within a Level 4 Risk (Moderate Risk) […]

The Charlotte Observer on MSN · 5h

‘Powerful’ storms with possible tornadoes headed to Charlotte and mountains, NWS says

Severe thunderstorms expected,” NWS forecasters said. “The main hazards will be damaging winds and tornadoes.”

WUFT1h

Friday to Sunday: Severe outbreak possible for parts of Florida, flood risk

The risk of severe thunderstorms increases for the Florida Panhandle and North Florida between Friday and late Saturday night. There could be swaths of wind damage, numerous tornadoes, and flash ...

4hon MSN

'Especially dangerous' storms with possible strong tornadoes forecast for Tallahassee area

David Reese, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, said the storms could arrive in the capital city ...

Weather Alert Day for Sunday evening, strong storms expected in Central Florida

A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Sunday evening and Sunday night, as strong to severe storms are looking increasingly ...

3don MSN

These retirees spent $835,457 on a ‘hurricane-proof' home in Florida—take a look inside: ‘We feel very safe here'

Dave and Maria Blancett moved to Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered, “hurricane-proof” community near Fort Meyers, Florida.

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Hurricanes land top South Florida 2027 prospect Kenton Dopson III

The Hurricanes landed one of South Florida’s best up-and-coming prospects on Thursday afternoon. Miami Norland 2027 ...

A Surprising Factor Helped Supercharge Florida’s Catastrophic 2023 Hurricane Idalia

Simpson hurricane categories in less than a day, and scientists now propose a new factor that contributed to the storm's ...

Strong storms move across Florida, Georgia on Sunday after deadly storms sweep across South

Some severe weather is possible across portions of Florida and Georgia on Sunday after powerful storms swept across portions ...

5hon MSN

'Long-track tornadoes, EF2 or greater' possible for portions of Florida. See where, forecast

Strong to severe thunderstorms bringing the potential for tornadoes are expected across portions of Florida this weekend and into Monday.

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