ImpactLife, a blood bank headquartered in Davenport, is shipping units of donated blood to Florida to bolster inventory in Florida after Hurricane Milton, the organization announced this week.

The USDA forecast of 15 million boxes is nearly three million boxes less than the total production of Florida citrus during the 2023-24 harvest season, which was 17.96 million boxes. “ ...

Late last month, Hurricane Helene swept across the southeastern United States, leaving a path of destruction in its wake and just recently, the state of Florida was ravaged by Hurricane Milton. With ...

Hurricane Milton cut harvest season short just as central Florida citrus growers were becoming more optimistic about the future of their industry. The Category 3 hurricane struck some of the state ...

As Tropical Storm Milton moves quickly towards Florida, blood donations are needed and Life South asks that people give blood now to help prepare as blood collections will be impacted during and after ...

NEW YORK, - Many orange farms in Florida could be hit by Hurricane Milton when it makes landfall in the state on Thursday, according to citrus industry groups, only days after they largely escaped ...

Iowans who have loved ones in central Florida are being encouraged to give blood in their honor, as hospitals in that region are overwhelmed following Wednesday night’s strike by Hurricane Milton.

Aside from deploying to Florida or donating goods, Central Texans can aid by donating blood, a resource that the Red Cross says is acutely needed after Hurricane Helene led to canceled blood drives.

WIREGRASS, Ala. (WDHN) — As Hurricane Milton swiftly approaches Florida, blood donations are needed now more than ever. Blood collectors must receive donations now so they can prepare as collections ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s landing, the Blood Center is urging individuals to donate to Florida’s supply. Blood Center officials mark this as the second time ...