@floricuas A tropical disturbance has brought a rare flash flood emergency to much of southern Florida as residents prepared to weather more heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Wednesday’s downpours and subsequent flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers. The disorganized storm system was pushing across Florida from the Gulf of Mexico at roughly the same time as the early June start of hurricane season, which this year is forecast to be among the most active in recent memory amid concerns that climate change is increasing storm intensity. Click the link in our bio to read more.
Author
Political grudges, conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief under Trump
Donald Trump’s history of punishing disloyalty and Republicans’ amplification of conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief efforts if...
‘Document everything’: Your 10-step guide to insurance claims after Hurricane Milton
Before Milton's arrival, experts had warned that it could cause billions in losses, further damaging the state's already troubled insurance market....
Florida’s wildfire season: What you need to know
Discover Florida's year-round wildfire risks, contributing factors, and prevention strategies, plus key historical events and community awareness....
Decline of Florida’s citrus industry hastened by Trump’s tariff tiff
Hurricanes and disease have already taken a tremendous toll on those fragrant trees, not to mention development demand for the land. This weekend I...
