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Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton in Florida via FPREN / WMNF

Milton set a Florida record for the most tornadoes in one day

There were at least 46 tornadoes confirmed in Florida during Hurricane Milton, more than twice any other day in Florida’s history.

The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 25, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

There is pollution in Tampa Bay from Mosaic after Milton. While Sarasota County beaches will reopen after 2 weeks of closure.
Mosaic phosphate fertilizer

Activists call for accountability from Mosaic after polluted water spill during Milton

Listen: The Mosaic Company says polluted water flowed into Tampa Bay from their Riverview plant after Hurricane Milton, and one activist group wants answers and accountability. Rainfall from Milton overwhelmed the phosphate mining facility in...
Hurricane Milton power trucks

FPL wants approval to collect $1.2 billion from customers for the cost of restoring power after 2024 hurricanes

The Florida Public Service Commission would have to sign off on FPL recovering the money, but utilities regularly receive such approvals.

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton, many Florida communities are still flooded

Some rivers along interior Florida remain in major flood stage. While the water is receding, it’s a slow drain for many flood-stricken areas.
Citrus

Citrus growers in Florida look for state and federal aid after hurricanes

The Florida Citrus Commission Chair will pressure Congress to pass agricultural disaster assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
USF researchers measured Treasure Island's Sunset Beach post-Hurricane Helene. The red line represents where the sand was before the storm. Photo provided by Ping Wang for WMNF News.

How back-to-back hurricanes impacted Florida’s Gulf Coast

Sand dunes provide a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines experienced significant damage, where its line of defense washed away. Cheryl Hapke is a researcher...

Organization distributes thousands of hurricane relief kits to community

Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to rebuild homes, hosted a drive-thru event distributing thousands of free hurricane clean-up kits on Friday. The kits included: cleaning supplies, tarps, ready-to-eat meals, hygiene kits, snack...
signage messed up for a farm.

Volunteers give back to community by cleaning up local farm

Bay area residents would usually be able to attend the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm every other Sunday. But since Hurricane Milton, the farm put visitations on hold.  With Milton’s storm surge and heavy winds on...

Rising rivers & ongoing freshwater flooding after Hurricane Milton in Florida

Several central and northern Florida lakes and rivers may continue to remain above flood stage for weeks and perhaps months.

Hillsborough officials announce property tax relief after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Listen: In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, many people have concerns about their property taxes, and Hillsborough County officials are helping residents find tax relief.  Bob Henriquez is the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. ...

The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 18, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida residents need to be cautious of a possible bloom of harmful algae containing red tide. The LIFT Academy plans to reopen Monday.
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