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Tornado Leaves Florida County in Ruins

October 12, 2024

Last Wednesday, St. Lucie County in Florida was thrown into chaos when an EF-3 tornado swept through. The weather service reported wind speeds between 140 to 150 miles per hour, causing widespread destruction, especially around Orange Ave. and South Rock Rd. The biggest hit was seen in the Spanish

politics

Vice President Harris' Vogue Shoot: A Day of Glamour and Politics

October 12, 2024

On a Monday filled with significant global events, Vice President Kamala Harris took time out for a glamorous Vogue magazine cover shoot. The shoot coincided with the one-year anniversary of a deadly massacre in Israel and as Florida prepared for a major hurricane. Harris, dressed in a $3,000 Gabrie

education

Students from Payson School Tackle Teen Mental Health Issues

October 11, 2024

In the heart of the United States, Payson School students are taking on a big challenge: teen mental health. They're not alone in this mission, as schools across the country are joining the effort. From Alabama to Wyoming, and even in places like Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, students are s

weather

Florida's Theme Parks Back in Action After Hurricane Milton

October 11, 2024

After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 m

business

Business Owner Gives Back to Hurricane Victims

October 11, 2024

Rich DiLorenzo, who runs Somerset Hills Exxon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a plan to help out those hit hard by Hurricane Milton in Florida. From October 21 to 23, he will donate 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold. That's not all – he's also going to match the total amount raised. Rich belie

environment

Hurricane Milton: Florida Cope with Damage and Power Outages

October 11, 2024

Florida is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which hit the state overnight. The storm caused widespread flooding and left millions without power. Governor Ron DeSantis reported that search and rescue teams were involved in 125 missions, rescuing 48 people and tragically, 10 lives were

weather

Weather Report: A Super Bowl Surprise

October 11, 2024

Imagine watching a weather report during a hurricane and hearing about a famous football game! That’s what happened when The Weather Channel’s Paul Goodloe mentioned Super Bowl LI while covering Hurricane Milton in Florida. The storm hit Wednesday night, and Goodloe was reporting from Sarasota as th

weather

Florida Storm Relief: Verizon Steps Up for Affected Customers

October 11, 2024

Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across Florida, with over 3 million people without power. But amidst the chaos, one company decided to ease the burden for its customers. Verizon, a major wireless carrier, announced it would waive domestic call, text, and data usage fees for postpaid and

weather

Florida Tornadoes: A Deadly Aftermath

October 10, 2024

A severe tornado outbreak in Florida, linked to Hurricane Milton, has tragically claimed several lives. Authorities in St. Lucie County confirmed fatalities in their area, with the highest toll reported at the Spanish Lakes Country Club near Fort Pierce. The exact number of victims remains uncertain

weather

Florida Faces Power Outages and Loss After Hurricane Milton

October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton left millions of Floridians without power and claimed nine lives after tearing through the state with strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes. The Category 3 storm hit Siesta Key near Tampa Bay on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and disruption. St. Lucie County saw four f