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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Getting Ready for Helene: Florida and Georgia Brace for the Storm

Something's brewing in the Caribbean Sea, and it's not good news for Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength, with experts predicting it could turn into a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, schools will be closing their doors, and residents are b

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Florida's Swing: How Trump's Fight for the Sunshine State Might Affect Other Battlegrounds

Back in July, things got tougher for Donald Trump when Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic nominee for 2024. A poll from the University of North Florida showed Trump ahead, but only by a slim margin. Fast forward to September, a new poll revealed Trump's lead was even thinner—just one point o

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Vulcan Rocket's Crucial Space Test Approaches

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for the second launch of its Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida this Friday. The mission, dubbed Cert-2, is a pivotal step in certifying the rocket with the U.S. Space Force. Weather conditions look promising, with an 80% chanc

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

Florida on Alert: Hurricane Milton Heads Toward Coast

Florida is bracing for a potential major hurricane, as Tropical Storm Milton gains strength in the Gulf of Mexico. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a warning to residents, urging them to prepare now. The storm could bring heavy rainfall and storm surges, impacting areas still re

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

New Storm Brewing in Gulf: Florida in Potential Path

Just when people thought they could finally catch their breath after Hurricane Helene, here comes another storm system emerging from the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists are closely watching this one because it has a good chance—around 40%—of turning into a tropical storm in the next week. This is hap

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Prepping for Storms: Florida Faces Helene and Isaac

Florida residents are gearing up for a rough few days as two storms, Helene and Isaac, approach. Tonight, Helene is expected to hit the northwest coast of Florida. Initially a tropical storm, Helene has been bumped up to a Category 2 hurricane with winds zooming past 100 mph. The governors of severa

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

US Faces Potential Double Whammy Hurricane After Helene Battering

Fresh storms are being whipped up over the churning waves of the Atlantic—which could heap more misery on millions of Americans still reeling from Hurricane Helene. Meteorologists have warned that they are keeping a close eye on two weather systems "in the eastern tropical Atlantic," one of which "h

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Sep 25 2024SPORTS

The Unlikely Hero: Aaron Hernandez's Journey

Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL superstar tight end, was known for his incredible talent on the field. But off the field, his life was marked by turmoil and struggle. In the FX series American Sports Story, episode 3, "Pray the Gay Away," we see a young Hernandez grappling with his sexuality, his id

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Sep 23 2024SPORTS

What Happened When Urban Meyer Was Coach: The Dark Side of Florida Football

In the early 2000s, the University of Florida football team was on the rise. Under the leadership of head coach Urban Meyer, the team won two national championships and produced some of the most talented players in the country. However, behind the scenes, a different story was unfolding. Many of the

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Sep 18 2024CRIME

Stemming the Tide: One Sheriff's Unconventional Approach to Tackling School Shooting Hoaxes

In the aftermath of a series of worrying school shooting hoaxes, a Florida sheriff has taken a bold step to address the issue. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is posting mugshots of students who make these threats on social media, in a bid to make parents and the public take notice. The move is

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