Oct 10 Live Map: Track the path of Hurricane Michael Its winds shrieking, Michael crashed ashore in the early afternoon near Mexico Beach, a tourist town about midway along the Panhandle, a lightly populated, 200-mile stretch of white-sand beach resorts, fishing towns and military bases. Continue reading
Oct 10 North Carolina declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Michael By Associated Press The storm's path is forecast to run through the state where many are still reeling after last month's Hurricane Florence. Continue reading
Oct 10 Hurricane Michael makes landfall as a Category 4 storm By Jay Reeves, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday with potentially catastrophic winds of 155 mph, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S. mainland. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 4:28 'Life-threatening' storm surge expected as Hurricane Michael approaches Florida Hurricane Michael strengthened to a Category 3 as it approaches Florida’s Panhandle. In anticipation of landfall Wednesday, the president has already approved emergency federal funding. William Brangham speaks with Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, for… Continue watching
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