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Michael MolineOctober 15, 2018

An “extremely preliminary” report from the Office of Insurance Regulation shows that roughly 38,000 Hurricane Michael-related claims have come into Florida carriers thus far, and that paid losses have reached $5.7 million. “These numbers are extremely preliminary and will continue to rise in the days and weeks to come,” office spokesman Jon Moore said via email. […]

Staff ReportsOctober 15, 2018

Municipal utilities and Gulf Power Co. reported progress Monday in restoring power to customers left in the dark by Hurricane Michael. But restoration in the most populated areas of Bay County could stretch into the middle of next week. At the same time, roughly 90 percent of municipal power customers in Tallahassee had their lights […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2018

The charitable arm of Northwest Florida real estate development firm St. Joe Company said it was putting $1 million toward helping the people and areas affected by Hurricane Michael. The St. Joe Community Foundation announced the seven-figure pledge Thursday. The charitable organization has not yet decided where the funds will be directed and said it […]

Staff ReportsOctober 15, 2018

With thousands of people still without power after Hurricane Michael, the state’s Department of Health is warning of the danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Generators “can cause CO to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside,” a Monday press release said. “CO is found in fumes produced by burning […]

Scott PowersOctober 15, 2018

The numbers of homes and businesses without electricity was cut by more than half over the weekend to 168,000 with power restored to many in Leon and Bay counties but 11 central Panhandle counties still have major outages five days after Hurricane Michael, with several still more than 80 percent dark Monday morning. The latest […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2018

Panhandle utility company Gulf Power announced Sunday evening that all of its Panama City Beach customers west of Highway 79 have been restored. The company said the announcement represents power restoration to more than 10,000 customers living in that area of the city, which was one of the hardest hit by Hurricane Michael. The update came a […]

Jacob OglesOctober 14, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday said a request for transitional sheltering assistance has been approved for Bay County. The news means the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide more options for places for families to stay, including hotel rooms, for individuals displaced by Hurricane Michael. “They’ll begin accepting applications tomorrow,” Scott said on social media. […]

Drew WilsonOctober 14, 2018

Panhandle utility company Gulf Power announced Sunday that it’s on track to restore power to all customers affected by Hurricane Michael by midnight on Oct. 24. “Hurricane Michael was an unprecedented storm, and Gulf Power is on a mission to ensure an unprecedented response,” said Gulf Power head Stan Connally. “We know that our customers are counting […]

Jacob OglesOctober 14, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says Tyndall Air Force Base won’t close despite tremendous damage caused by Hurricane Michael. Tyndall officials this week briefed the Florida Democrat, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on the impact of the storm. “Tyndall is totally devastated,” Nelson said. “The older buildings will have to be razed and […]

Jacob OglesOctober 14, 2018

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Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee for Florida Governor, will remain off the campaign trail until at least Wednesday while his community recovers from Hurricane Michael. That means the first gubernatorial debate will likely be canceled. “I’m as eager to get back out there talking to folks,” Gillum said in a Facebook message to […]

Tag: Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael claims begin streaming in to state insurance office

Mixed success in post-Hurricane Michael power restoration

St. Joe Community Foundation donating $1M to Hurricane Michael relief

Health officials warn of silent killer after storm

Power outages limited to 11 counties in Hurricane Michael’s wake

Gulf Power crews making inroads to Panama City Beach outages

Rick Scott says transitional shelter assistance available in Bay County

Gulf Power on track for 100 percent power restoration by Oct. 24

Bill Nelson: Tyndall won’t close over Hurricane Michael damage

Andrew Gillum off campaign trail through Wednesday, debate likely canceled