Oct 09 Hurricane Michael strengthens to Category 2 and takes aim at north Florida By Jennifer Kay, Gary Fineout, Associated Press The speed of the storm barreling toward the Florida Panhandle — Michael was moving north-northwest at 12 mph — was among the hazards worrying forecasters at the National Hurricane Center on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 8:51 Will climate change turn Miami into a ‘future Atlantis’? By Miles O'Brien Florida research professors studying climate change have serious warnings for the Magic City. They say that Miami’s buildings have come a long way in becoming more resistant to sustained, heavy winds. However, the city’s infrastructure may not be prepared to… Continue watching
Sep 13 Puerto Rican evacuees hunt for housing as vouchers expire By Mike Schneider, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The clock began ticking late last month for hundreds of Puerto Rican evacuees who rely on federal assistance to pay for hotel rooms. Continue reading
Sep 10 Ron DeSantis, Florida GOP nominee for governor, resigns from Congress By Associated Press DeSantis sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday announcing his immediate resignation. Continue reading
Sep 06 Why red tide isn’t red and other myths about algae blooms By Nsikan Akpan The question as to why they make toxins in the first place is one of the great mysteries of marine science. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 7:47 Florida’s toxic red tide is a perfect storm for the Gulf Coast By William Brangham, Frank Carlson In Florida, a toxic algae bloom that began last fall has killed dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, even a whale shark. And the toxins are not only devastating to wildlife, but difficult for humans and the economy as well. William Brangham… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 10:24 What Arizona and Florida primary winners mean for November In Florida, Democratic Mayor Andrew Gillum pulled off a historic upset Tuesday, setting up a battle with GOP nominee Rep. Ron DeSantis. In Arizona, Rep. Martha McSally topped the Republican candidates to face off against Rep. Kyrsten Sinema to become… Continue watching
Aug 29 4 takeaways from the last major primaries of 2018 By Rachel Wellford In the primaries Tuesday, a moderate Republican fended off conservative challengers in Arizona, while a progressive Democrat won a key race in Florida. Here are key takeaways. Continue reading
Aug 28 Gillum is Florida’s Democratic governor nominee By Julie Pace, Associated Press Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has won the Democratic nomination in his quest to become Florida's first black governor. Continue reading
Aug 28 Trump-backed DeSantis wins Florida GOP gubernatorial primary By Associated Press Rep. Ron DeSantis rode a robust endorsement from President Donald Trump to victory Tuesday in Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary. DeSantis was one of several Republicans running in contests in Florida and Arizona who hoped that cozying up to the president… Continue reading