Florida

Florida Officials Fear That Hurricanes Washed Away Hundreds of Turtle Nests Along Gulf Coast

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Gulf Coast

This year’s turtle nesting season in Florida showed promising numbers with a record number of nests documented along sections of the Gulf Coast. However, hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton brought widespread damage, washing away many of these vulnerable nests. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Clearwater Marine Aquarium are closely monitoring the impact … Read more

Hurricane Milton Passed Over Florida, Taking Away the Lives of 16

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Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton made landfall on the coast of Florida as a powerful Category 3 storm, leaving a path of devastation and claiming at least 16 lives. The storm wreaked havoc on communities that were still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which had struck just two weeks earlier. With widespread flooding, powerful tornadoes, and massive power outages, … Read more

Florida Highway Full of Cars as People Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane Milton

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Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, millions of residents have been ordered to evacuate ahead of what could be one of the most destructive storms in recent history. With highways clogged and panic setting in, the race against time is now on. As the towering Hurricane Milton continues its relentless approach, the state of Florida … Read more