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Gov. DeSantis announces owner of dog chained to post during Hurricane Milton identified, charged with animal cruelty
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the dog who was rescued from a fence post by a state trooper ahead of Hurricane Milton is safe. The owner of the dog has been identified and charged with animal cruelty.
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92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says
“I want to caution that this is not a definitive count, because the task force is continuing its work,” Cooper said. “The number will continue to fluctuate as more reports come in and others are resolved.”
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NC governor condemns ‘dangerous flow of misinformation' over Hurricane Helene response
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told those spreading misinformation about Hurricane Helene relief efforts to “stop it” Tuesday. He warned that the interference threatened the safety of first responders and victims from the storm.
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Armed North Carolina man arrested on suspicion of making threats against FEMA workers, authorities say
An armed North Carolina man was arrested after it was reported that he had made comments about “possibly harming FEMA employees” involved in hurricane relief efforts in the state, authorities said.
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How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton
As Florida begins to recover from Hurricane Milton, there are plenty of ways to help those impacted by the devastating storm.
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Fact focus: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Back-to-back hurricanes that brought death and devastation to parts of the South were made worse by a wide range of false and misleading information, some of which still circulates even though they have been conclusively proven false.
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At least 17 deaths are confirmed after Hurricane Milton
At least 16 people are dead and more than 2 million people are without power after Hurricane Milton impacted central Florida.
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Huge waves force cruise ship in Gulf of Mexico to turn around before resuming trip
Video shows Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas cruise ship experiencing huge waves, strong winds and rough waters in the Gulf of Mexico because of Hurricane Milton.
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What to know as Florida residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Milton
The storm caused at least 16 deaths in the state, where some communities were still dealing with the damage from deadly Hurricane Helene two weeks ago.
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Florida sheriff's office rescues trapped citizens from Hurricane Milton floodwaters
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida shared an aerial video showing agents rescuing citizens trapped in their homes in floodwaters.
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‘Tugs at your heartstrings': First responders return from Helene mission
First responders from D.C. and Maryland return from North Carolina after searching for bodies and providing humanitarian aid for victims of Hurricane Helene. Another group of first responders deploys to Florida to help those impacted by Hurricane Milton. News 4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Taylor Swift, Tom Brady and others donating money to help hurricane victims
Celebrities are stepping up to help after Hurricanes Helene and Milton ravaged parts of the southeast.
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‘Lieutenant Dan' survives Hurricane Milton in a sailboat
Joseph Malinowski first gained internet fame after he stuck out Hurricane Helene on his boat.
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Biden: We'll help ‘put the pieces back together' following Hurricane Milton
President Joe Biden spoke Thursday about ongoing efforts to assess the damage and rescue survivors following Hurricane Milton’s landfall on Florida’s west coast.
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Could another hurricane be in store? What's lurking in the Atlantic and when the season ends
As Hurricane Milton continues to move away from Florida and Georgia, many residents in the impacted areas are keeping a wary eye out for what’s next.
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Mayorkas condemns Hurricane Milton misinformation: ‘It has got to stop'
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas spoke out Thursday about continued misinformation and hate campaigns targeting survivors and emergency responders following Hurricane Milton.
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Mayorkas praises Hurricane Milton evacuations for saving lives as search and rescue operations continue
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas spoke Thursday on search and rescue efforts for survivors of Hurricane Milton as well as ongoing relief and recovery efforts in Florida.
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White House on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts: ‘We will be here for you as long as it takes'
The day after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre detailed federal efforts to aid in rescue and search and recovery operations.
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14-year-old on floating debris rescued from Tampa floodwater after Hurricane Milton
A 14-year-old boy who was stranded on a floating piece of debris in Tampa floodwaters was rescued by the Hillsborough County Sheriff.
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‘He just bit our tire': Alligator jumps out of Milton flood waters
A resident in Fort Myers, Florida, captured video of an alligator lunging out of the water after the man opened his car door.