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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
Police said new evidence shows a Venezuelan former political prisoner ran a red light causing a fatal crash on Monday.
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AT&T presented a final offer to Communication Workers of America members to end the 22-day-old strike.
A South Florida attorney is alarmed after a 71-year-old man with dementia was found dead in a nursing home closet.
Police said new evidence shows a Venezuelan former political prisoner ran a red light causing a fatal crash on Monday.
AT&T presented a final offer to Communication Workers of America members to end the 22-day-old strike.
A South Florida attorney is alarmed after a 71-year-old man with dementia was found dead in a nursing home closet.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Opening statements were made Thursday in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a bicyclist out riding with a group on the Rickenbacker Causeway back in 2019.
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.
A Bay Area man was arrested Wednesday after being charged by federal authorities after allegedly making threats to shoot lawmakers, including a member of Congress.
The Navy sailor was visiting the country on personal travel, three U.S. officials said.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
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.
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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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Kylie Jenner said she chose her son's name, Wolf, in haste and instantly regretted it, ultimately changing it to Aire. Regret occurs in other parents, too.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
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.