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Florida Red It opps- GO COAST

February 1, 2025

A gigantic red tide event is unsettling neighbourhoods on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Serious action has been required. Wow- this wasn't exactly shocking- by August and September. You see every single year with every hurricane, chases come in: two things that go hand in hand: those storms and increased c

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Chilly Invasion: Gulf Coast Prepares for Unusual Winter Storm

January 20, 2025

A harsh cold wave is sweeping through the United States, with temperatures dropping dramatically below January norms. This icy blast follows a weekend storm that left snow in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. While these regions deal with the aftermath, a rare winter storm is set to hit the Gulf Coast

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Cubans Bracing for Another Tropical Storm, Rafael

November 6, 2024

Caribbean Sea is facing more trouble as Tropical Storm Rafael gets stronger. Forecasters are worried it might become a hurricane on Wednesday, bringing high winds and rainfall. Florida Keys could be hit first, but don't worry, it's predicted to weaken before reaching the US Gulf Coast. This storm co

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November Hurricane on the Way: What to Expect

November 5, 2024

This coming weekend, something unusual is happening in the US. A tropical storm named Rafael is expected to turn into a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Let's break down what's going on. First off, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on Rafael. It's forecast to gain strength as it

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Caribbean to Face a New Storm: Rafael's Journey

November 4, 2024

Hey there! By Monday, forecasters expect a new tropical storm to form in the Caribbean. They're predicting it'll hit Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with heavy rain first. Then, it could strengthen into a hurricane and head towards Cuba. From there, it might bring more rain to the US Gulf coast, espe

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Florida's Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024

Get ready, Florida! A big storm is coming your way. Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and it’s not wasting any time. By Monday morning, it went from a Category 3 to a Category 4 in just two hours. The National Hurricane Center says the winds are already at 155 mph and migh

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Stormy Weather Brews Along the Gulf Coast

October 1, 2024

It's been just a week since Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life. Now, the Gulf Coast is bracing for another potential threat - a brewing tropical disturbance in the Western Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported a "large, d

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ILA Demands: Will the Port Strike Finally Bring Change?

September 11, 2024

As the clock ticks closer to October 1, the expiration date of the current contract between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), are we on the brink of a potentially crippling port strike? It's been 43 years since the last ILA strike, and