Second hurricane supplies sales tax "holiday" kicks off Saturday
A second sales tax holiday for tools kicks off in early September.
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A second sales tax holiday for tools kicks off in early September.
Suzanne Flament-Smith hopes that the letter inside goes to its rightful home.
Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures.
Experts at Colorado State University are still predicting six major hurricanes this year.
The storm is forecast to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, but it could strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane.
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
Colorado State University added two named storms and a major hurricane to its outlook for the 2024 season.
The center of Tropical Storm Alberto was likely to reach the Mexican Gulf Coast early Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to portions of Mexico and Texas.
The warehouse site would store and move supplies during an emergency
The "Eye of the Storm" event brought in about 5,000 guests, who were there to learn about hurricane science and preparedness on the first day of hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center held its annual media day and press briefing Friday
The weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
The full list of hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season include Beryl, Joyce and Kirk.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. Here are the details on NOAA's forecast for this year.
The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be busier than average
Florida Power & Light conducted its annual mock hurricane drill this week
The annual National Hurricane Conference serves as a national forum for federal, state and local officials to exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve emergency management.
Hurricane season is months away, but the waters where hurricanes roam haven't received the memo.
Researchers say five storms since 2013 had wind speeds that could categorize them as a Category 6 hurricane or cyclone — and that climate change will only make such intense storms more frequent.
The cone will place more emphasis on expected impacts by showing tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings
The season ends with 20 named storms, seven went on to become hurricanes and three intensified into major hurricanes.
For a second consecutive hurricane season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm
The center of Tammy will move near or over portions of the Leeward Islands on Friday night
It should strengthen into Tropical Storm Philippe today, but it currently poses no threats to the United States.
On the forecast track, Ophelia will approach the coast of North Carolina on Friday night
The procession was a highlight of the "Just a Few Friends Key West" celebration on the island.
Grocery stores will be open but some pharmacies will be closed.
Last year's Orange Blossom Classic netted $11 million. Local foodie favorite Twin Dragon Hibachi said their business earned about $8,000 in profit that year.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR or WBFS from 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for the duration of the contest to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
Nationally, 107,543 Americans died from overdoses last year. Of those deaths, 74,000 were from synthetic opioids. Two South Florida mothers share their story.
The procession was a highlight of the "Just a Few Friends Key West" celebration on the island.
Grocery stores will be open but some pharmacies will be closed.
Last year's Orange Blossom Classic netted $11 million. Local foodie favorite Twin Dragon Hibachi said their business earned about $8,000 in profit that year.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR or WBFS from 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for the duration of the contest to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
Each presidential candidate is proposing significant changes to the tax code. Here's who would win and lose.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, sat down on Thursday with CNN for their first TV interview.
The Biden administration is reopening an updated version of a migrant sponsorship program it paused abruptly earlier this summer due to concerns about fraud.
South Florida cities play hot potato with a new incinerator the area needs but residents don't want anywhere near their homes, work or wetlands.
The race for the United States Senate is set with Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, taking on Republican Rick Scott.
With the Florida primary election behind us, Jim DeFede looks ahead to the matchups in November.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the Democratic nominee for Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections.
In this special live edition of Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede takes a look at the major races for the Florida Primary.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
The cheaper drug will compete with compounded versions of the same medication sold by digital health companies.
Shop impressive deals on Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds and more at Amazon for Labor Day 2024.
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Revamp your backyard with a SoloStove fire pit -- now up to 19% off for Labor Day.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
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Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Macklemore said he canceled a concert in Dubai over the United Arab Emirates' role "in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis" in Sudan.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.