Scott PowersSeptember 3, 2019
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Orange County impact expected between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m.
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Scott PowersSeptember 3, 2019
Staff ReportsJuly 31, 2017
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Attorney General Pam Bondi activated the state’s price gouging hotline, after Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in 31 counties in preparation for Tropical Storm Emily. State law prohibits extreme increases in the price of essential commodities — like food, water, hotels, gasoline and equipment — that is needed as a direct result […]
Guest AuthorSeptember 16, 2016
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Recent Tropical Storm activity in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean remind us of one thing — Florida is ground zero for tropical weather activity. In June, parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast became inundated with rain, causing flash flooding, tornado spin-offs and heavy wind as Tropical Storm Colin made landfall in Florida’s Big […]
Staff ReportsSeptember 13, 2016
2min220
Gov. Rick Scott warned people living in Northeastern Florida to pay attention to a storm brewing in the Atlantic Ocean. The state Division of Emergency Management has been receiving regular updates from the National Hurricane Center about Invest 93L, a disturbance off the Florida coast, Scott said. At first forecasters doubted it would amount to […]
Michael MolineAugust 24, 2016
3min483
A tropical storm stands an excellent chance of hitting South Florida this weekend. An insurance industry group wants Floridians to start getting ready. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America on Wednesday recommended Floridians review their policies now, to make sure they’re covered against storm damage, or add coverage, if necessary. “Flood insurance is not covered by […]
Associated PressJune 6, 2016
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Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Colin hit north Florida and southern Georgia on Monday, knocking out power in some areas and flooding roads on the Gulf coast. Residents filled sandbags, schools closed early and graduation ceremonies were postponed as Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency. The National Hurricane Center said Colin marked the […]
A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016
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As torrential rains and high winds buffet points to the south and the west, Jacksonville braces for whatever impact Tropical Storm Colin will present later on Monday and Tuesday morning. To that end, an afternoon press briefing was held by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday. Curry noted that the current state of emergency includes Duval […]
Phil AmmannJune 5, 2016
2min150
Gov. Rick Scott has elevated the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to Level 2 as Florida prepares for what has been named Tropical Depression No. 3 developing in the Gulf of Mexico. Scott issued a statement 11:15 a.m. Sunday: “As we continue to closely monitor this tropical depression, Floridians should remain vigilant and have […]
Staff ReportsJune 5, 2016
2min140
A tropical storm warning has been issued Florida’s west coast, including the Tampa Bay area, through Monday. Jon Wilson, of the Tampa Bay Reporter, writes that National Hurricane Center has released the storm warning for Florida’s western coast north from Englewood to Indian Pass. Classified as Tropical Depression No. 3, the low-pressure area near the […]