Weather

Idalia demolished some Florida fishing communities. But locals say they'll rebuild

4:35pm September 01, 2023

When Hurricane Idalia slammed into the Florida coast, it decimated several small beach towns and fishing villages. Now, those communities are beginning the task of rebuilding.

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President Biden and first lady Jill Biden view damage caused by wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 21, 2023. The president is expected to travel to see hurricane damage Florida on Saturday.

Politics & Government

After recent disasters, the White House says FEMA needs more money

10:06am September 01, 2023

by Tamara Keith

The Federal Emergency Management Agency needs $16 billion in emergency funding, the White House says. That's up $4 billion from a request it made last month, due to recent disasters.

National

The latest from Florida's Cedar Key, one of the areas Hurricane Idalia hit hardest

5:28pm August 31, 2023

by Greg Allen

Hurricane Idalia's storm surge and winds thumped the fishing community of Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf coast. Most people evacuated beforehand — but not everyone.

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A storm-damaged gas station is reflected in a puddle in Perry, Fla., after Hurricane Idalia crossed the state on Wednesday.

National

Hurricane Idalia's aftermath: Florida rushes to restore power and clear debris

1:46pm August 31, 2023

by Emily Olson

Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, gradually weakening as it ripped through the state, into Georgia and across the Carolinas.

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Parts of the Southeast coastline are dealing with the aftermath of Idalia

7:23am August 31, 2023

Idalia came ashore along the Florida Gulf Coast as a major hurricane — the first to hit the region since the 1800s. A major storm surge and electricity outages are complicating rescue efforts.

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People kayak past an abandon vehicle in the intersection of Boca Ciega Drive and Pasadena Avenue Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

National

Idalia extends its destruction along the southeastern U.S. coastline

5:28am August 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm before it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Georgia and South Carolina could see heavy wind and flooding

National

Central Texans struggle with what's likely to be its hottest summer on record

6:04pm August 30, 2023

by Kailey Hunt

Months of extreme heat and drought have Central Texas farmers and ranchers facing their biggest climate-driven challenge in decades.

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National

Idalia went through 'rapid intensification.' You're likely to see the term more often

5:42pm August 30, 2023

by Nathan Rott

Tropical storm Idalia made landfall early Wednesday morning on a rural part of Florida's Gulf Coast after it underwent what meteorologists call "rapid intensification," a term to become familiar with.

National

As Hurricane Idalia approached the Florida coast, not everyone decided to evacuate

5:27pm August 30, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of Floridians have had to make a choice this week as Hurricane Idalia neared the state, heeding evacuation orders or staying put at home.

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National

What we know about the damage in Florida from Hurricane Idalia

5:27pm August 30, 2023

by Bobby Allyn

Now tropical storm Idalia came ashore in the Big Ben region of Florida. The storm hammered low-lying areas and brought a massive storm surge. Power is out for scores of residents.