If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Residents in the states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said late...

Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region

The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida. The team said no one was injured when the St. Petersburg...

Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without power

Hurricane Milton's explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast. On Thursday, authorities were still assessing the damage, even as Gov. Ron DeSantis said it fell short of “the worst-case scenario.” ...

AP PHOTOS: Powerful Hurricane Milton destroys homes, shreds stadium roofs apart

Many Florida residents were returning to their homes Thursday after Hurricane Milton pummelled the state, the second major hurricane in two weeks. Millions of people in several counties had been ordered to evacuate earlier this week as Milton approached. In Palmetto,...

Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather

Roof panels atop the home of the Tampa Bay Rays were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton, scattering debris across the field and throughout the seating areas after the deadly storm barreled across Florida. Team officials said only a handful of essential personnel were inside...

St. Lucie County officials say tornadoes ahead of Hurricane Milton killed 4 people

North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators completed an initial $273 million relief package Wednesday to help spur recovery from Hurricane Helene, describing it as a down payment on aid and a way to help hard-hit counties gain more flexibility in holding elections already underway. ...

Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a severe...

PHOTO COLLECTION: Climate Extreme Weather Hurricane Milton

How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity

Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort. ...