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The Latest Breaking News from Florida

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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Racist killings in Florida stoke outrage at state’s loose gun laws

White gunman who shot three Black victims legally acquired weapons after Ron DeSantis recently allowed permitless carry

The Guardian - US

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gives briefing on Hurricane Idalia

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave a briefing on Hurricane Idalia on Wednesday 30 August.

The Independent UK

Where is Hurricane Idalia now? Tropical storm system mapped

Storm is zeroing in on Carolinas after leaving trail of devastation in northern Florida

The Independent UK

The racist Florida shooter’s ideology extends to ordinary people

It’s not just extremists who hold the views expressed in his manifesto

The Guardian - US

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High ocean temperatures fueling Hurricane Idalia as Florida braces for landfall

The hurricane could strengthen to category 3 by the time it hits the state’s coast, with a storm surge of up to 12ft

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Idalia to hit Florida as ‘extremely dangerous’ category 4 hurricane

Mandatory evacuation orders issued in at least 28 of state’s 67 counties as storm set to make landfall. Plus, do ‘beer goggles’ really make people better looking?

The Guardian - UK

On this day: Robert Parish born; Boston wins Game 1 of second-round East series vs. Raptors in the Disney bubble

The Celtics took a one-game lead against the Raps in the bubble on this date in 2020, and Robert Parish was born in 1953.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Hurricane Idalia pummels Cedar Key, Florida as it comes ashore

Hurricane Idalia pummeled Cedar Key, Florida as it came ashore on Wednesday 30 August.

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia: Florida hit by ‘devastating’ Category 3 storm

Residents urged not to risk their lives by going outside as Hurricane Idalia leaves trail of destruction

Evening Standard

View of Fort Myers as Hurricane Idalia hurtles towards Florida

Watch a live view of Fort Myers as Hurricane Idalia hurtles towards Florida on Wednesday 30 August.

The Independent UK

Idalia predicted to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane with 'catastrophic' storm surge

Authorities are warning of a “catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds” when Hurricane Idalia hits Florida

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Don't Bring Back COVID Authoritarianism

People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.

WEKU

Hurricane Idalia eye comes ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla.

Idalia has sustained winds of 125 mph — which is a powerful Category 3 "major hurricane." The storm, which had been a Category 4 early this morning, weakened slightly just before landfall.

France 24

Residents in Florida urged to evacuate as ‘unprecedented’ Hurricane Idalia approaches

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

Al Jazeera

Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia as storm builds over warm Gulf waters

Idalia is expected to pummel the state as a Category 3 storm, crossing from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ballotpedia

Seven new candidates declare in Florida

Ballotpedia tracked seven new state-level candidates in Florida between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27. This was five fewer candidates than the prior week.

The Independent UK

Florida father accused of killing two-month-old daughter by stuffing baby wipe down her throat

Joseph Napier, 30, faces manslaughter charges in connection with the death of his infant daughter Iris Noelle Napier

The Independent UK

What makes Idalia so potent? It's feeding on intensely warm water that acts like rocket fuel

Feeding on some of the hottest water on the planet, forecasters expect Hurricane Idalia to rapidly strengthen as it bears down on Florida

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia menaces Florida's Big Bend, the 'Nature Coast' far from tourist attractions

Florida’s Big Bend is one of the last truly natural places in the state

The Independent UK

Florida mural of murdered journalist is defaced with anti-LGBT+ graffiti

One graffitied comment said, ‘Protect lives save kids’ eyes from trans lies’

The Independent UK

Supermoon could team up with Hurricane Idalia to raise tides higher just as the storm makes landfall

A rare blue supermoon could play a role in an unfolding disaster as Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida's west coast

The Independent UK

What does Florida's red flag law say, and could it have thwarted the Jacksonville shooter?

A young, white gunman’s killing of three Black people over the weekend in Jacksonville, Florida, is again raising questions about so-called red flag laws

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