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Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules

Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis’ quiet feud over Florida’s hurricanes

The current and immediate past governor haven’t directly attacked each other, but each has given subtle jabs about how the other handles hurricanes.

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 1d

Heeding requests, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eases voting rules after hurricanes

Gov. Ron DeSantis is easing some elections rules this year after officials in several counties asked for emergency relief following back-to-back hurricanes. The Florida Supervisor of Elections association on Tuesday sent a letter to DeSantis asking him to waive several state requirements in counties that were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

WPBF · 2d

Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules after hurricanes

Florida’s recent hurricanes could make it difficult for voters in affected areas to cast their ballots in the upcoming election unless Gov. Ron DeSantis waives and modifies some rules, county election supervisors said in a letter to state officials.

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida

Yahoo · 3m

Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria after back-to-back hurricanes

People on Florida’s Gulf Coast have more to worry about after experiencing back-to-back hurricanes. The bacteria occurs naturally in warm coastal waters and lakes. Read: Prevention & symptoms: 9 ways to protect yourself from the rare but deadly amoeba in Florida

Fox 5 San Diego · 7h

6 Florida counties saw ‘unusual increase’ in flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes: health officials

Florida health officials noted that six Tampa Bay area counties saw an “unusual increase” in cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, attributed to floodwaters from back-to-back

Latin Times on MSN · 22h

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ravaging Florida in Aftermath of Devastating Hurricanes

A deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria is on the rise in Florida, fueled by the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Man who vowed to ride out Florida hurricanes on his boat is arrested in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. -- The man who gained social media fame with TikTok posts as he was riding out two hurricanes in his boat has been arrested in Tampa, Florida.

NBC News on MSN · 17h

‘Lieutenant Dan,' who gained fame riding out hurricanes on boat, is arrested in Florida

Joseph Malinowski, who gained internet fame because of his risky decisions to ride out Hurricane Helene and Milton on his 20-foot sailboat, was arrested Friday on multiple charges including failing to appear in court, Tampa police said.

Toronto Sun · 49m

Viral 'Lt. Dan', who vowed to ride out Florida hurricanes on his boat, is arrested in Tampa

The man who gained social media fame with TikTok posts as he was riding out two hurricanes in his boat has been arrested in Tampa, Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records show Joseph Malinowsky,

Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

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3 major hurricanes in the last 13 months did billions of dollars of damage to Florida's farmlands — and that was before Milton

Hurricane Milton singlehandedly wrecked as much havoc on Florida's agriculture as three other major hurricanes combined, according to new estimates from the state's agriculture department. Milton, a Category 3 hurricane that made landfall on Florida's western coast on October 9,

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Hurricane Milton caused $1.5-$2.5 billion in losses to Florida agriculture

Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion in damage to Florida's crops and agricultural infrastructure, according to a preliminary assessment released by the state's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Thursday.

Sun Sentinel · 17h

Florida farmers, ranchers facing ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton

Damages to farmers and ranchers from Hurricane Milton may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that pummeled Florida since August 2023, according to state

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Florida just ties record with 3 hurricanes making landfall in single year

This year, 2024, is now tied with 1871, 1886, 1964, 2004 and 2005 for the most Florida landfalling hurricanes on record in a ...

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Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton

Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating Hurricanes Helene ...

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After Milton's wrath, experts see a reshaping of Florida tourism

Many small hospitality businesses along Florida's Gulf Coast face a long and uncertain road. Rebuilding may be out of reach ...

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Jalen Rivers, Elijah Alston return for Hurricanes’ game against Louisville

Left tackle Jalen Rivers and defensive end Elijah Alston came back from their respective injuries, warming up before the game ...

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What to know about red tide after Florida's back-to-back hurricanes

Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast who weathered back-to-back hurricanes now have something else to keep an eye on -– a ...

Strangers rally to support Florida woman battling cancer after hurricanes destroy her home

After back-to-back hurricanes destroyed her home, a woman battling terminal breast cancer found hope in the kindness of ...

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National Hurricane Center tracking Invests 94L, 95L. See what Florida can expect

A short-lived tropical depression or even Tropical Storm Nadine could form but it's Invest 95L that could strengthen before ...

Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes

Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them ...

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