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First-time voters, disasters, & climate change could decide this election
The Environmental Voter Project says more than 130,000 first-time voters, who prioritize climate change, have already cast ballots. Combined with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change, they could decide this election. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us where climate voters could have the most influence.
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A federal disaster fund has drawn 50,000 applications after twin hurricanes. One problem: It's out of money
The Small Business Administration loan program is a key source of federal aid for those impacted by the storms, but the aid won’t be available until mid-November at the earliest.
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Pilot adopts kitten while flying pets to safety after Hurricanes Milton and Helene
A Southwest Airlines pilot who flew over 100 animals to safety from areas affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene took his duty a step further and gave one of the rescues a new family.
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Pilot adopts cat he helped airlift out of Hurricane Milton
The pilot was part of a volunteer mission to transport more than 100 animals out of areas impacted by Hurricane Milton.
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Gov. DeSantis announces owner of dog chained to post during Hurricane Milton identified, charged with animal cruelty
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the dog who was rescued from a fence post by a state trooper ahead of Hurricane Milton is safe. The owner of the dog has been identified and charged with animal cruelty.
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92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says
“I want to caution that this is not a definitive count, because the task force is continuing its work,” Cooper said. “The number will continue to fluctuate as more reports come in and others are resolved.”
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NC governor condemns ‘dangerous flow of misinformation' over Hurricane Helene response
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told those spreading misinformation about Hurricane Helene relief efforts to “stop it” Tuesday. He warned that the interference threatened the safety of first responders and victims from the storm.
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Armed North Carolina man arrested on suspicion of making threats against FEMA workers, authorities say
An armed North Carolina man was arrested after it was reported that he had made comments about “possibly harming FEMA employees” involved in hurricane relief efforts in the state, authorities said.
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‘We're stuck': Neighborhoods across Tampa still underwater, without power
NBC6’s Niko Clemmons is live from Tampa with a look at the situation.
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‘We're stuck': Neighborhoods across Tampa still underwater, without power
Several communities across the Tampa Bay area are still underwater after Hurricane Milton. Many families are still in the dark and gas is hard to come by.
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Fort Myers Beach moving forward after Hurricane Milton
Two days after Milton makes landfall, those in Fort Myers Beach are still trying to move forward. On Friday, cars were able to pass through Fort Myers Beach, assessing the damage and destruction.
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Disinformation on social media increases in the wake of Helene and Milton
In the aftermath of hurricanes, Floridians are now dealing with lies about another storm coming.
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The shock has worn off; it's recovery mode now for tornado victims in Palm Beach County
Hundreds of Palm Beach County storm victims are busy assessing the damage and starting the rebuilding process after an F3-level tornado rampaged through Wellington, the Loxahatchee area, and Palm Beach Gardens.
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How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton
As Florida begins to recover from Hurricane Milton, there are plenty of ways to help those impacted by the devastating storm.
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Misinformation on social media increases in the wake of Helene and Milton
In the aftermath of hurricanes, Floridians are now dealing with lies about another storm coming. It’s disinformation that could chip away at people’s nerves, already frayed by two hurricanes in two weeks.
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Fact focus: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Back-to-back hurricanes that brought death and devastation to parts of the South were made worse by a wide range of false and misleading information, some of which still circulates even though they have been conclusively proven false.
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Access to Fort Myers Beach back open after Hurricane Milton
Access to Fort Myers Beach is back open, and NBC6’s Sophia Hernandez got a firsthand look at the conditions there.
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Tornado destruction in Fort Pierce
Massive cleanup is underway in Fort Pierce after a tornado wreaked havoc on multiple neighborhoods.
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Tornado causes damage in Palm Beach Gardens
Hundreds of Palm Beach County storm victims are busy assessing the damage and starting the rebuilding process after an F3-level tornado rampaged through Wellington, the Loxahatchee area, and Palm Beach Gardens.
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At least 17 deaths are confirmed after Hurricane Milton
At least 16 people are dead and more than 2 million people are without power after Hurricane Milton impacted central Florida.