Here are four lessons from extreme storms that hit Florida in 2024
Extreme storms in Florida during 2024 have underscored critical lessons on the growing frequency and intensity of hurricanes.
Recovery and relaxation on Florida’s Anna Maria Island, hit by two hurricanes in 2024
Anna Maria Island -- located midway between Sarasota and Tampa, but a world apart from either – continues to recover from ...
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Dog found tied to fence as Hurricane Milton approached undergoes surgery to remove metal, plastic and rubber from belly
By Nicole Linsalata, Rubén Rosario, Alex Browning Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WSVN) — A dog that survived after being abandoned and tied to a fence during Hurricane ...
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Florida's severe weather awareness week: Hurricanes and flooding
Every day this week the CBS 12 StormTrac Team will detail the common severe weather risks in South Florida. Thursday is hurricane and flooding awareness day. In 2024, there were 18 named storms ...
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How an antimicrobial treatment may have helped more trees survive Hurricane Milton
Citrus greening disease has weakened trees, which is why recent hurricanes have been able to cause so much more damage. A ...
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Hurricanes aren't the only hazard so Florida has tornado drill today. Here's what happens
executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. "From hurricanes and tornadoes to thunderstorms and flooding, severe weather can strike at any time. Having a plan, staying ...
Study: 10-year-old asphalt shingles don't protect against hurricane winds
“For a 10-year-old asphalt shingle roof at 60 mph winds, we can expect a one-in-12 chance of damage,” said Michael Newman, ...
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Study: 10-year-old asphalt shingles don't protect against hurricane winds
“At 100-mph winds, we're talking nearly 100% chance of damage.” Twelve out of the 14 hurricanes that have impacted Florida over the last 20 years reached Category 2 or greater, meaning that ...