We Could Have Some Heavy Rain Headed Our Way
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the tropics remain active as the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring two named storms and a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Kirk has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm, boasting maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. While Kirk is not expected to make landfall, […]
Read MoreFlood Disclosure Now Mandatory In Florida Real Estate Deals
While most of Florida… with the exception of course of the Big Bend area… avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, heavy rains have raised flooding concerns, even in areas not designated as flood zones. A new law took effect on October 1st, mandating that sellers disclose a property’s flood risk to potential buyers. This […]
Read MoreTropics On Close Watch
The National Hurricane Center is continuing to keep a close eye on a system in the Caribbean that forecasters say could impact Florida. While current models show disorganized showers and thunderstorms, environmental conditions may support development as the system moves northwest into the Gulf of Mexico. Although the likelihood of tropical depression formation remains low—at […]
Read MorePossible Trouble Brewing In The Tropics
As recovery efforts continue in Florida after Hurricane Helene, the National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor a new tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters say conditions are conducive for potential development, with a tropical depression expected to form later this week. Currently, the chance of development in the next 48 hours is […]
Read MoreVolusia Man Sentenced In Identity Fraud Case
A Daytona Beach man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing the identity of a comatose Texas resident. 40 year old Donald Wood pled guilty to a string of felony charges, including organized fraud and tampering with a felony proceeding. Investigators learned that Wood used the victim’s personal information to secure loans […]
Read MoreMinimum Wage Earners In Florida Just Got A Raise
Hourly workers here in Florida are seeing a pay increase as the minimum wage rose from $12 to $13 for non-tipped employees effective on Monday. It’s part of a ballot initiative approved by voters in 2020 aimed at reaching $15 per hour by 2026. While some local business owners support the wage boost, they also […]
Read MoreFlorida Jobless Numbers Declining
Initial unemployment claims in Florida decreased last week, with filings dropping to 6,280 for the week ending September 21, down from 6,696 the previous week. Nationally, Alaska reported the largest increase in claims at 37.7%, while South Carolina experienced the biggest drop at 32%. The data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment […]
Read MoreDeSantis Launches Operation Blue Ridge
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the launch of “Operation Blue Ridge” to assist with recovery efforts in North Carolina and Tennessee following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. The initiative aims to support Floridians stranded in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Tennessee Valley. The operation will deploy multiple state agencies, including the Florida Division of […]
Read MoreForecasters Watching Potential Disturbance
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the tropics following the impact of Hurricane Helene, which left significant flooding and power outages across parts of North Carolina and the southern Appalachians after making landfall as a CAT 4 storm in Florida’s big bend region. Helene’s aftermath is being compared to the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. Forecasters […]
Read MoreWave Sensors To Monitor Hurricane In Gulf
In preparation for Hurricane Helene, the United States Geological Survey on Wednesday, deployed 13 wave sensors along Florida’s West Coast. The sensors, installed on sturdy structures like bridges and piers from Venice to Panama City, are designed to collect crucial data on water levels, wave height, and storm surge during the hurricane. Helene is now […]
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