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- Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 30, as jackpot climbs to $386 million
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 11:04 PMWill a $2 Powerball ticket make you a millionaire? As they say, "it could happen to you." In a week, jackpot shot up from $313 million to $386 million
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Like Hurricane Michael, Idalia was as big as Colorado. How storm's size compares to others
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 04:35 PMMention "Hurricane Andrew" & many Floridians will shudder. Storm was tiny, reaching peak diameter of 200 miles but it devastated South Florida in 1992
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Record Alafia River flooding swamps Hillsborough County neighborhood
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 02:59 PMThe Alafia River smashed its previous record high water level set during Hurricane Frances in 2004, according to National Weather Service data.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Gov. DeSantis sees upside to loss of historic oak, split in half by Hurricane Idalia
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 04:38 PMAlthough exact age is unknown it appears the tree dates to the administration of Gov. Cary Hardee, 1921 - 1925, and the creation of six new counties.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Florida Lottery results: One Fantasy 5 winner. Mega Millions grows to $85 million
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 05:45 AMA winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Stuart is worth $58,264.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - National Guard puts rescue helicopters at Melbourne Orlando airport as Hurricane Idalia hits
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 10:20 AMThe Florida National Guard positioned 10 rescue helicopters at Melbourne Orlando International Airport in preparation for Hurricane Idalia
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Hurricane Idalia updates: Here's how the storm is impacting Brevard
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 11:05 AMHurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend area Wednesday morning and is expected to bring gusty weather to Brevard
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Hurricane Idalia Florida impacts, storm forecast as of Tuesday night | WeatherTiger
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 10:20 PMDr. Ryan Truchelut of WeatherTiger comments on Hurricane Idalia Tuesday night and walks through surge, wind, and rain forecasts for Florida.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Which Florida airports are open, closed as Hurricane Idalia nears landfall as Category 3?
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 01:17 PMAs Hurricane Idalia approaches, "we are monitoring the storm and we do expect some flight delays. Passengers should check with their airline."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - News in 90: Hurricane Idalia, West Melbourne mayor and Viera Hawks
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 02:33 PMFLORIDA TODAY's Rob Landers brings you some of today's top local stories on the News in 90 Seconds.
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- Hurricane Idalia: Flooding along Gulf Coast causes fires, road closures, destroyed homes
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 05:43 PMHurricane Idalia brings flooding to communities along Florida's Gulf Coast that causes fires, road closures and destroyed homes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Brevard Kiteboarding on the Banana River During Hurricane Idalia
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 02:12 PMKiteboarders in Brevard take advantage of outer band winds from Hurricane Idalia.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Who is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell? And why is she running against Rick Scott?
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 03:40 PMFormer U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Miami area Democrat, is Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott's latest challenger in his reelection bid.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sign up now for text message updates and crucial information on Hurricane Idalia
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 02:11 PMHurricane Idalia brought 131 mph winds that cut power for more than 250,000 in Florida. Get the latest updates by texting 'Hello' to (239) 356-8340.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Hunker down': 268,000 out of power in Florida
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 10:48 AM"Hunker down. Don't mess with this storm," said DeSantis. "Do not go outside in the midst of this storm, This is a very, very powerful storm."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Brevard spared from Idalia
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 09:33 AMBrevard spared from Idalia with the exception of some wind gusts and rough seas.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 29, a $67 million jackpot
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 11:02 PMWill $2 ticket make you a millionaire? As they say in the lottery world, "it could happen to you." Aug. 29, Mega Millions jackpot was for $67 million
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Port Canaveral closes as result of Hurricane Idalia, with cargo, gambling ships affected
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 09:58 PMThe port said "landside operations at Port Canaveral may remain open and operate as deemed necessary," including restaurants.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Idalia, Orlando theme parks: Will Disney, Universal, SeaWorld stay open ahead of storm?
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 04:08 PMThe National Hurricane Center predicted Hurricane Idalia would make landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm sometime Wednesday, Aug. 30.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Victory Casino Cruises cancels three sailings out of Port Canaveral because of Idalia
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 03:35 PMShirley Buchanan, the company's marketing manager, said Victory hopes to resume sailings on Thursday.
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- Rick Scott and Jim Cantore encourage hurricane preparedness in Weather Channel video
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 05:25 PMRick Scott, wearing a U.S. Navy cap, joined Jim Cantore to urge watchers to store supplies, follow evacuation orders and stay safe this storm season.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Hurricane Idalia in Florida: A 'meteorological sneeze' separates fortune from utter ruin
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 02:41 PMIdalia could have marked the first time on record that Leon County ever saw sustained hurricane-strength winds. Instead, the county saw a peak gust of 55 mph.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - National Guard Helicopters Forming in Melbourne for Hurricane Rescue
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 02:56 PMFlorida National Guard helicopters at Sheltair at Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport prepare to head to Hurricane Idalia search and rescue efforts.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Hurricane Idalia makes landfall near Keaton Beach with 125-mph winds
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 11:13 AMWinds decreased slightly before landfall Wednesday morning in the Big Bend area of Florida.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Tornado watch issued for Brevard, other counties as Hurricane Idalia strengthens
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 08:03 AMBrevard residents can expect rain, strong winds and the possibility of a tornado as Hurricane Idalia pushes toward north Florida
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Live updates: Hurricane Idalia roars over wide swath of Florida; water inundating communities
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 11:04 AMFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 49 counties, as winds blew and Hurricane Idalia's surge was expected to be lethal.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Live forecast: Tune in tonight as WeatherTiger breaks down latest Hurricane Idalia threats
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 10:25 PMWith just hours before landfall, Idalia is expected to become a destructive Category 3 hurricane as it nears the Tallahassee, Florida, area.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Catastrophic' storm surge expected from Idalia. Here's what's happening in Cedar Key
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 01:04 PMCedar Key, an island community 3 miles out into the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's west coast: Weather Channel star Jim Cantore was reporting from there
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - News in 90: Hurricane Idalia, West Melbourne mayor and Viera Hawks football
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 02:36 PMFLORIDA TODAY's Rob Landers brings you some of today's top local stories on the News in 90 Seconds.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - West Shore, Edgewood rank among top 10 high schools in Florida: U.S. News and World Report
Tuesday - 08/29/2023 - 03:58 PMData put out by US News and World Report showed West Shore and Edgewood were ranked in the top 10 high schools in Florida.
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