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Can Florida Homeowners Shoot Looters Who Break Into Their Houses (as Ron DeSantis Mentioned) or Businesses?

"I've seen signs in different people's yards in the past after these disasters, ... 'You loot, we shoot.' ... You never know what's behind that door."

Reason

Hurricane Idalia slams Florida

Experts agree that climate change is fueling the devastating storm, which left at least two dead

Salon

What is a storm surge and what is the threat from Hurricane Idalia?

Storm surges often pose the greatest threat to life and property when powerful storms like Idalia hit – here’s what you need to know about what it means

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Biden warns Idalia still dangerous, says he hasn't forgotten about the victims of Hawaii's wildfires

President Joe Biden says Hurricane Idalia is “still very dangerous” even though it has weakened after coming ashore in Florida on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia slams into Florida as astronauts and satellites track it from space (video, photos)

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida on Wednesday (Aug. 30) in view of both satellites and astronauts in space.

Space

A blue supermoon and soaring ocean temperatures created a perfect storm for Hurricane Idalia

The storm intensified overnight and made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, on the morning of Aug. 30, supporting predictions that soaring sea temperatures would boost storms and hurricanes this year.

LiveScience

Abortion anecdote from DeSantis at GOP debate is more complex than he made it sound

During last week's Republican presidential debate, Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis dodged a question about a federal abortion ban by telling a story about a woman he knew who he claimed survived despite “multiple abortion attempts.”

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Photos: See the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia

The hurricane was downgraded to a Category 3 before making landfall in Florida Wednesday. Storm surge had residents worried as they watch the waters rise.

WEKU

Tree falls on Ron DeSantis’s mansion with his family inside as Hurricane Idalia rocks Florida

No one was injured

The Independent UK

‘Danger everywhere’: Idalia leaves trail of destruction in Florida

Fear and confusion reigns in Perry, where even emergency shelters were forced to close because of hurricane’s strength

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Idalia creates travel chaos across the US with hundreds of flights cancelled

As of Wednesday morning, the US was experiencing 907 cancelled flights

The Independent UK

Premion Campaign For Florida Auto Dealer Wins Advanced Advertising Innovation Award for Best Use of Data

Sales rose 112% in one month

Broadcasting & Cable

Hurricane Idalia brings fresh backlash to Airbnb

‘Seems surprising and off brand to prioritize profits over guest safety,’ user says

The Independent UK

Rare blue supermoon could raise tides to exacerbate Idalia storm surge

Key meteorologist says ‘timing is pretty bad for this one’ as moon expected to make tidal flooding worse

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Ron DeSantis hit by power outage in middle of Hurricane Idalia briefing

While thousands of Floridians have been plunged into darkness as a result of Hurricane Idalia, Governor Ron DeSantis’ briefing was disrupted by a power outage of its own

France 24

Hurricane Idalia bears down on Georgia after slamming Florida

Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast, submerging homes and vehicles, turning streets into rivers, unmooring small boats and downing power lines before sweeping into Georgia.

The Independent UK

Forecast shows Hurricane Idalia could hit Florida twice

Powerful storm arrives in southeastern United States, bringing high winds and torrential rain

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Trump Maintains Dominant Lead Over DeSantis: Poll

Recent polling data shows that Donald Trump still commands more attention for the Republican presidential candidacy.

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The Conversation

Governors may make good presidents − unless they become 'imperial governors' like DeSantis

Many people believe governors make good presidents. In fact, a 2016 Gallup Poll found that almost 74% of people say that governing a state provides excellent or good preparation for someone to be an effective president. As a result, many political commentators have tried to explain why Florida Gov. Ron…

The Independent UK

Watch: Florida highway submerged in water as Hurricane Idalia approaches

Watch as a Floridahighway becomes submerged in water as Hurricane Idalia sweeps in on Wednesday 30 August.

WEKU

Up First briefing: Hurricane Idalia; Proud Boys; Spanish Soccer controversy

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall. The ex-leader of the Proud Boys will be sentenced today. An unwanted World Cup kiss sparks controversy in Spain.

The Independent UK

Live updates | Hurricane Idalia set to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Idalia has strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 storm as it steams toward Florida’s Big Bend region and threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall

The Independent UK

DeSantis refuses to call out Trump’s silence on Hurricane Idalia

‘Not my concern. My concern is protecting the people of Florida, being ready to go,’ he said

The Guardian - US

Georgia declares state of emergency as severe flooding and storm surges hit south-eastern US – as it happened

This blog is closed.Full story: Hurricane Idalia batters south-eastern US causing storm surges and power outages

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia drone footage reveals whole neighbourhoods underwater in Florida: Live

Hurricane Idalia made landfall at Keaton Beach, Florida on Wednesday morning before charting path inland and slowly downgrading

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