Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 as it barrels toward Florida
Hurricane Ian strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it headed towards the US state of Florida on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of life-threatening storm surges and "devastating" winds after it reportedly killed two and left millions without pow.....»»
Rare butterfly is behind "mass destruction" of rare Miami plants: Can both be protected?
A small butterfly once thought extinct has staged such a comeback in South Florida that it is now considered a bit of a garden pest—and a persistent problem for a renowned research facility where its caterpillars feast on a curated collection of tr.....»»
NASA’s mega moon rocket has just begun a 900-mile journey
NASA's powerful SLS rocket is set for an epic lunar flight next year. But first it has to get to the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»
Apple TV+ scores Emmy nominations in every major 2024 category
Apple TV+ has long focused on quality over quantity, and one of the best ways to measure that goal is critical reception and awards. Today, the 2024 Emmy nominations have been released, and Apple has a lot to celebrate. TV+ has earned key nominat.....»»
Trump allies want to “Make America First in AI” with sweeping executive order
After repealing Biden's AI order, draft would create "Manhattan Projects" for military AI. Enlarge / Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, Ju.....»»
Chlorinated flame retardants found to affect avian embryonic development
Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) were listed under the category of globally controlled persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by the Stockholm Convention in 2017. However, SCCPs toxicity, particularly its developmental toxicity in avian embryo.....»»
Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests
A collaborative team of researchers led by Ben Weinstein of the University of Florida, Oregon, US, used machine learning to generate highly detailed maps of over 100 million individual trees from 24 sites across the U.S., and published their findings.....»»
Coastal dealers talk insurance costs, hurricane preparation know-how
NOAA expects a more active Atlantic hurricane season. Dealers, already wary of higher insurance cost,s are monitoring it......»»
In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of the most extreme rates on Earth
The surge is startling scientists, amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges. Enlarge / Steve Salem is a 50-year boat captain who lives on a tributary of the St. Johns River. The rising tides in Jacksonville are testing h.....»»
375-pound loggerhead sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean after 3 months of rehab in Florida
A 375-pound (170-kilogram) sea turtle has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after three months of rehabilitation in Florida......»»
Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don"t be fooled by a number—It could be more devastating than a Cat 5
Here's a troubling phrase hurricane forecasters hate but often hear: "It's just a Category 1. Nothing to worry about.".....»»
Man accused of stealing nearly $600 worth of meat from Florida Publix
Man accused of stealing nearly $600 worth of meat from Florida Publix.....»»
Barron Trump Proves a Hit With Crowd at Florida Rally
Barron Trump Proves a Hit With Crowd at Florida Rally.....»»
Joel Osteen’s megachurch mocked during Hurricane Beryl - years after it was closed during a previous storm
Joel Osteen’s megachurch mocked during Hurricane Beryl - years after it was closed during a previous storm.....»»
Florida has temporarily suspended support for its digital driver"s license app
Florida has abruptly removed its digital driver's license application from the iOS and Android app stores, forcing digital ID holders to rely on physical cards for the time being.Florida has removed its Florida Smart ID app from the iOS App StoreThe.....»»
CDK cyberattack and Hurricane Beryl: Texas dealerships weather a double blow
Keating Automotive Group in Texas faced the double disruptions of CDK cyberattacks and Hurricane Beryl. Said owner Bean Keating: "What other choice do you have other than to roll with the punches?".....»»
Florida abruptly ends support for digital driver’s licenses on iPhone and Android
The years-long process of replacing physical driver’s licenses and ID cards with iPhone and Android has moved at the painfully slow speed of government. The number of states that support Apple’s digital ID feature in the Wallet app remains in the.....»»
University of Florida suspends arrested pro-Palestinian protesters for up to 4 years
University of Florida suspends arrested pro-Palestinian protesters for up to 4 years.....»»
More ER patients in Florida test positive for COVID. The surge is different this time
More ER patients in Florida test positive for COVID. The surge is different this time.....»»
Beryl sets off alarm bells among hurricane experts
This year, hurricane season has taken off with a ferocious, ominous start thanks to Beryl—the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded, with winds topping out at 165 mph. Beryl bulldozed the Caribbean, made its way through Mexico and then plowed.....»»
Why Hurricane Beryl Underwent Unprecedented Rapid Intensification
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic, exploded in strength unusually early in its development, fueled by exceptionally warm ocean waters.....»»