CAPE TOWN, South Africa — CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Britain’s Prince William will speak with young environmentalists and local fishermen during a visit to South Africa starting Monday that will see his annual Earthshot Prize award $1.2 million in grants to five organizations for innovative environmental ideas. The 42-year-old heir to the throne … Read more
Hurricane Milton Devastates Florida, Leaving Communities in Despair LITHIA, Fla. — Florida residents are grappling with the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Milton, as flooded streets become the new normal and families evaluate the damage to their homes. The storm wreaked havoc along the coastline and generated a surge of destructive tornadoes, resulting … Read more
A Tornado Crosses Interstate 75 Amid Hurricane Milton’s Approach TAMPA, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, a tornado was reported crossing Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning, prompting urgent safety alerts from the National Weather Service. The Miami branch of the service warned locals via the social media platform X, stating, “TORNADO crossing I-75 as … Read more
Hurricane Milton Approaches Tampa: The City’s Vulnerability in Focus Tampa Bay is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton, a storm rapidly escalating to Category 5 strength. The last time a significant storm made landfall in this region was in 1921, when the city was a much smaller community. Now, with a population exceeding … Read more
Hurricane Milton Threatens Direct Hit on Florida’s Tampa Bay Area FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Hurricane Milton has weakened to a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, yet it still poses a substantial threat to the Tampa Bay area. Unequivocally positioned to unleash catastrophic storm surges, the hurricane could potentially turn … Read more
Hurricane Milton Strengthens to Category 4, Targeting Florida Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified, achieving Category 4 status on Monday as it moves toward major Florida population centers, including Tampa and Orlando. This development raises concerns over a significant storm surge in Tampa Bay, especially in the wake of the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Helene, which … Read more
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities warned Florida residents Sunday that Tropical Storm Milton, currently hovering off the coast of Mexico, could become a dangerous hurricane and hit the Gulf Coast. The eye of Tropical Storm Milton was about 860 miles (1,385 kilometers) west-southwest of Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning, turning east at 5 miles per hour … Read more
Tropical Storm Milton Intensifies, Threatens Florida’s West Coast MIAMI — A newly formed Tropical Storm Milton is gaining strength over the Gulf of Mexico, with meteorologists predicting it could rapidly develop into a hurricane as it approaches the west coast of Florida later this week. As of Saturday, the tropical storm was located approximately 365 … Read more
Devastating Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Homeowners Face Unbearable Challenges A week after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the Southeastern United States, the impact has left homeowners grappling with the staggering costs of flood damage. This catastrophic storm is now recognized as one of the deadliest hurricanes the mainland has faced since Hurricane Katrina, with more … Read more
"Hurricane Helene Devastates Carolinas: Over 166 Lives Lost and Millions Without Services as Recovery Efforts Begin"
Catastrophic Impact of Hurricane Helene Across the Southeast SWANNANOA, N.C. — Many residents in the Carolinas are still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, struggling with lack of running water, cellphone service, and electricity. The storm has resulted in at least 166 fatalities, with search and rescue operations ongoing to account for those still … Read more