At least 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued in Florida, DeSantis says As of Thursday afternoon, more than 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued in Florida, according to Governor Ron DeSantis. He noted that the Florida National Guard, local law enforcement, and urban search and rescue teams remain active throughout the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Damage assessments are ongoing, and around 280 traffic signals are currently non-operational, DeSantis stated during a briefing in Sarasota. “In some areas, the worst-case scenarios that were predicted didn’t happen,” DeSantis said. “I’m confident in our ability as…
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Naples mayor is concerned about the tide rising as the storm surge comes High tide is approaching in Naples, Florida, and officials are on high alert, Mayor Teresa Heitmann told CNN. “As the storm surge and high tide arrive, we know we’re about to face a serious, major storm,” she said, adding that strong winds are also expected to persist through the night. “It’s concerning because this feels like Ian all over again,” she added, referring to the devastating 2022 hurricane. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that high tide in Naples is expected just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday…
Check out this Orlando resident’s unusual hurricane prep Pedro Caceres isn’t taking any chances with his home’s roof. On Wednesday, the Orlando resident showed CNN’s Brian Abel the extensive measures he’s taken to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Heavy-duty cargo straps stretch from the front yard, over the house, and into the backyard, anchored securely in buried cement. Caceres explained that he brought this technique from Puerto Rico, where he lived over 20 years ago. He estimated the setup cost around $2,000 for the specialized straps and an additional $1,000 for cement poured 8 feet into the ground to secure them.…
Milton’s strongest winds and heaviest rain so far Milton’s most intense winds are still several hours away from the Florida coast, but the state is already experiencing strong gusts and heavy rainfall. Here are the most notable reports as of 2:30 p.m. Wind: Key West: 59 mph St. Petersburg: 59 mph Naples: 54 mph Clearwater: 52 mph Sarasota: 52 mph Rainfall (since midnight): Sarasota: 4.04 inches North Fort Myers: 3.52 inches Sanibel Island: 3.15 inches St. Petersburg: 2.69 inches Tampa: 2.37 inches The St. Pete Beach fire chief expresses concern that structures already damaged by Helene may collapse under…
More than 30,000 Floridians in shelters, governor says Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday afternoon that tens of thousands of people evacuated from Hurricane Milton are now sheltered in public storm facilities, with ample capacity remaining. “We’ve got over 30,000 individuals sheltered, but we have space for more than 200,000,” DeSantis said during a briefing in Lake City as the outer bands of Hurricane Milton reached the state. Governor stated that nearly 150 state and local shelters have been established for Hurricane Milton evacuees. He noted that every county under an evacuation order has at least one pet-friendly shelter, as well…
Israeli strike on residential building in Damascus reportedly kills at least 7, according to Syrian state broadcaster. At least seven people have died and 11 others have been injured following an Israeli missile strike on a residential building in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, according to reports from Syrian state broadcaster SANA. The attack, which occurred around 8:15 p.m. local time, involved three missiles targeting a structure in the densely populated Mazzeh neighborhood. Casualties include women and children, and rescue teams are continuing their efforts to extricate those trapped beneath the rubble. Footage and images from the scene reveal severe damage…
“UN Official Warns of Similar Warfare Tactics in Lebanon and Gaza Amid Escalating Tensions United Nations officials have raised alarms over the potential for Lebanon to experience a crisis similar to that of Gaza. During a press briefing in Geneva on Tuesday, Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Commissioner, remarked, “We are observing the same patterns and methods of warfare that were employed in Gaza.” Laurence stressed the severe toll on civilians, including the closure of hospitals, displacement of more than a million people, civilian casualties, and significant damage to educational facilities. “The devastation for people in Lebanon…
1 year on, Israel’s relentless attacks in Gaza are compounding a humanitarian catastrophe On the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks, Israel launched further strikes on northern Gaza, showing no signs of easing the ongoing conflict that has devastated the region. An Israeli airstrike hit the Jabalya refugee camp, killing at least 10 people, according to hospital officials. Jabalya has faced repeated attacks since the start of Israel’s response to Hamas attacks a year ago. On Sunday, Israel launched a new ground operation near the camp, citing signs of Hamas regrouping in the area. The Israeli military issued additional…
Explosion lights up Beirut’s skies after Israeli evacuation order On Monday evening (local time), an explosion illuminated the skies over Beirut amid ongoing strikes targeting the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital, which began on September 27. A CNN camera captured the brief explosion, which cast an orange glow over the targeted area. Throughout the day, CNN staff also reported hearing multiple strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs. About half an hour before CNN recorded the explosion, Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Arabic spokesperson, warned residents that the IDF would be targeting two areas in the southern suburbs—Burj Al-Barajneh and…
The first light of dawn emerges.over Israel on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks. The scene at the Nova music festival memorial near Re’im in southern Israel on Monday, October 7, 2024. Shortly after 5:30 am in Israel, people began gathering at the site of the Nova Music Festival, where Hamas militants killed 347 people and took 40 others hostage on October 7 of last year. The gathering in the Negev desert marks the first of several memorial events on the one-year anniversary of attacks that claimed over 1,200 lives, led to more than 250 hostages, and set off Israel’s…