Hurricane Debby causes severe flooding in Florida towns
Hurricane Debby causes severe flooding in Florida towns.....»»
Valencia floods: Warming climate is making once-rare weather more common and more destructive, says researcher
In the last few days, a seasonal weather system known in Spain as the "cold drop" or DANA (an acronym of "depresión aislada en niveles altos": isolated depression at high levels) has caused heavy rain and flooding across Spain's Mediterranean coast.....»»
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
A nationally representative survey of U.S. adults finds a public highly attuned to the 2024 election campaign. Researchers at the University of South Florida's Center for Sustainable Democracy, in partnership with researchers at Rutgers University, t.....»»
Is Donald Trump preying on his supporters" death fears? What terror management theory offers us
Death and destruction from climate crises—flooding, fires, hurricanes and heat......»»
Multi-day severe weather threat continues into the workweek for Central US
Multi-day severe weather threat continues into the workweek for Central US.....»»
Florida"s convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband"s then-wife
Florida"s convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband"s then-wife.....»»
BREAKING NEWS: Altercations at the Florida-Georgia game
BREAKING NEWS: Altercations at the Florida-Georgia game.....»»
Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial
As TVs across Florida broadcast the all-too-familiar images of a powerful hurricane headed for the coast in early October 2024, people whose homes had been damaged less than two weeks earlier by Hurricane Helene watched anxiously. Hurricane Milton wa.....»»
Police release video showing crash between Florida officer, 8-year-old on dirt bike
Police release video showing crash between Florida officer, 8-year-old on dirt bike.....»»
Hurricanes: Unprecedented extremes or the new normal?
When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast in late September, it quickly became one of the deadliest U.S. hurricanes of the last 50 years, second only to Hurricane Katrina. At least 228 people died as a result of the storm. Helene was also one of the.....»»
A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anyway
A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anyway.....»»
Apple donating to relief efforts following Spain"s devastating floods
CEO Tim Cook says that Apple intends to donate to relief efforts in Valencia, Spain after the area experienced catastrophic flooding.Tim CookFollowing heavy rainfall that struck Valencia, Spain, the region experienced what may be the deadliest floodi.....»»
Spain"s horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Even for an era of more extreme weather, this autumn has seemingly shifted into yet another gear, especially in a rain-weary Europe where massive and deadly flooding in Spain's Valencia region is the latest incarnation......»»
How many typhoons will make landfall on Taiwan Island this year?
Typhoons, with their severe winds, rain, storm surges, and secondary disasters, have long been a key focus for local governments, meteorological departments, and research institutions, with all parties applying maximum effort in exploring more effici.....»»
Researchers discover exotic jeilongvirus in rodent
On a warm May day, an all-black domestic shorthair cat named Pepper entered his Gainesville, Florida, home and dropped a dead mouse on the carpet at his owner's feet......»»
Researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Researchers at the University of South Florida have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to several key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics in.....»»
Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida
Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»
A new app for tracking coastal flooding during hurricanes
A web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in coastal communities provided University of South Florida scientists with essential data from hurricanes Helene and Milton......»»
Small Business Disaster Loans to Hurricane Victims Are Halted as Cash Runs Out
The Small Business Association has announced that loans to those affected by hurricanes and other disasters have been halted to wait for more money from Congress. But the House speaker says nothing will happen until after the presidential election.....»»
As Hurricane Floodwaters Recede, a Public Health Threat Rises
A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to avert a public health crisis in North Carolina.....»»
Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South
Damage from Hurricane Helene forced the only abortion clinic in western North Carolina to shutter, disrupting health care for pregnant people across a large region.....»»