'Stay inside and stay off the roads': Hurricane Milton approaching landfall in Sarasota County

'Stay inside and stay off the roads': Hurricane Milton approaching landfall in Sarasota County

Liv Caputo
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October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton is in the process of making landfall as a Category 3 storm in Sarasota County, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday evening in Tallahassee. Milton's rapidly approaching landfall, coming in at maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, may be hours ahead of forecasts that had landfall between 11 p.m and early Thursday morning. "Stay […]
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20 states and Canada send aid to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

20 states and Canada send aid to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

Liv Caputo
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October 9, 2024
Parts of Canada and 20 U.S. states have sent aid to Florida after Hurricane Helene and ahead of Hurricane Milton, two major storms that will have rocked the Sunshine State within two weeks of each other. Several crews from Nova Scotia Power began their drive from the Canadian province, hanging just northeast of Maine, to […]
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People lying about Hurricane Milton 'don't give a damn' about Floridians, DeSantis warns

People lying about Hurricane Milton 'don't give a damn' about Floridians, DeSantis warns

Liv Caputo
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October 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Hours before Hurricane Milton is forecast to slam into Florida's storm-battered west coast, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted online misinformation surrounding the impending storm as a monetization scheme from people who "don't give a damn" about struggling Floridians. Some of the wilder posts on X include allegations that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is paying […]
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Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Jackson Bakich
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October 9, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on President Joe Biden (D) to approve the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request to sign off on a pre-landfall emergency declaration immediately. This would allow the Seminole Tribe to have access to federal resources for emergency response and recovery preparations on tribal lands, including the […]
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Biden Hurricane Relief Debacle Intensifies as Mayorkas Produces Contradicting Reports

Biden Hurricane Relief Debacle Intensifies as Mayorkas Produces Contradicting Reports

Mateo Guillamont
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October 9, 2024
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ hurricane response crisis is expanding as conflicting reports regarding available hurricane recovery federal funds appear. The crisis began when Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced funding shortages for hurricane recovery aid.  “We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have. We […]
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Mills Confident Trump Can Solve Middle East Crisis if He Returns to White House

Mills Confident Trump Can Solve Middle East Crisis if He Returns to White House

Grayson Bakich
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October 8, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris once again caught flak for her wordage in a recent interview with 60 Minutes about whether or not the United States is an ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed the remark and the weakness of the Biden-Harris Administration on the world stage on Fox Business's Bottom Line, […]
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Harris in Eye of Hurricane as She Picks Fights With Trump, DeSantis Over Hurricane Milton Preparations

Harris in Eye of Hurricane as She Picks Fights With Trump, DeSantis Over Hurricane Milton Preparations

Mateo Guillamont
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October 8, 2024
Democrat Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is embroiling herself in political controversies with leading conservatives as Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida.  Vice President Harris first clashed with former President Donald Trump after the latter criticized her response to late September’s Hurricane Helene. Now, Harris has sparked a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after calling him […]
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DeSantis: Hurricane Milton prompts largest National Guard mobilization in Florida history

DeSantis: Hurricane Milton prompts largest National Guard mobilization in Florida history

Liv Caputo
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October 8, 2024
Ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall in or near the vulnerable Tampa Bay area, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the beastly storm has likely prompted the largest National Guard mobilization in Florida history. At an Ocala press conference less than two days before Milton—which on Monday became the most intense system in the Atlantic since 2007—Gov. […]
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Hurricane Milton Whirls Up Political Storm as Harris and Trump Collide Over Hurricane Aid

Hurricane Milton Whirls Up Political Storm as Harris and Trump Collide Over Hurricane Aid

Mateo Guillamont
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October 8, 2024
Mere days after Hurricane Helene devastated Northwest Florida and continued its destructive path through several southern states, Hurricane Milton is predicted to arrive in Florida soon.  Milton is expected to slam into Florida’s West coast on Thursday night, carrying torrential downpours and over 100 mph winds.  Governors and government officials of states impacted by Helene […]
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DeSantis and Biden connect as 'indelible' Hurricane Milton looms

DeSantis and Biden connect as 'indelible' Hurricane Milton looms

Liv Caputo
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October 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—After rumors circulated that Gov. Ron DeSantis was avoiding President Joe Biden, the Florida Governor said he spoke to the President last night to ask that he approve a major disaster declaration ahead of Hurricane Milton. Gov. DeSantis will also have Kevin Guthrie, the Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, send a letter […]
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Lee Says Memo on Threats to Trump Are a Major Step in Investigation

Lee Says Memo on Threats to Trump Are a Major Step in Investigation

Grayson Bakich
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October 8, 2024
The House task force investigating the two assassination attempts of former President Donald Trump is seeking all information about threats to the life of Trump as part of the investigation, which Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) discussed in a Sunday appearance on Fox News, saying the Secret Service has already improved its protection detail since the […]
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State Senator Lori Berman on Oct 7 Anniversary: 'Israel Remains Strong'

State Senator Lori Berman on Oct 7 Anniversary: 'Israel Remains Strong'

Jackson Bakich
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October 8, 2024
State Senator Lori Berman (D-FL) has released a statement on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack committed by Hamas against Israel, which led to the death of over 1,000 Israelis. It also catalyzed the unrest in the Middle East, which has seen groups such as the Jewish State, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and […]
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DeSantis denies ghosting Harris on hurricane aid: 'I didn't know she called'

DeSantis denies ghosting Harris on hurricane aid: 'I didn't know she called'

Liv Caputo
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October 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis denied a Monday report claiming he dodged Vice President Kamala Harris's phone calls about storm recovery soon after White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it's "up to him" if Florida wants to accept hurricane assistance. Gov. DeSantis told reporters at a Tallahassee press briefing that while he was aware of the […]
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Donalds Responds to Governor Walz's Senate Border Bill Support

Donalds Responds to Governor Walz's Senate Border Bill Support

Daniel Molina
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October 7, 2024
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R), who opposes the bill, has responded to the governor's comments. 
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Rubio and Scott Urge Biden for Milton Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration

Rubio and Scott Urge Biden for Milton Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration

Mateo Guillamont
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October 7, 2024
Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) have sent President Joe Biden a letter requesting he declare a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.  As Florida recovers from the wreckage of Hurricane Helene, a new hurricane of equal force is expected to slam into the state later this week.  Hurricane Milton […]
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DeSantis defends North Carolina relief as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: 'We saved lives'

DeSantis defends North Carolina relief as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: 'We saved lives'

Liv Caputo
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October 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday defended deploying state resources to North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, prompted by fears that Florida workers who were out-of-state on a Governor-ordained mission will not be able to help Floridians clean up the Helene damage before the dangerous Hurricane Milton arrives. Gov. DeSantis said his Operation Blue Ridge, which sent […]
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Biden Rejects Potential Israel Strikes on Iranian Oil Facilities

Biden Rejects Potential Israel Strikes on Iranian Oil Facilities

Mateo Guillamont
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October 7, 2024
President Joe Biden has declined to support planned Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities.  When asked during a White House  press conference, President Biden suggested Israel consider alternate options.  “Well, look, the Israelis have not concluded how they’re — what they’re going to do in terms of a strike,” said Biden. “That’s under discussion.  I […]
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Trump and Harris Clash Over September Jobs Report Data

Trump and Harris Clash Over September Jobs Report Data

Mateo Guillamont
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October 5, 2024
President Donald Trump is criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic policies following the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) September jobs report.  President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris’ administration called the September report “great news.” “With today’s report, we’ve created 16 million jobs, unemployment remains low, and wages are growing faster than prices,” said President […]
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