The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or settled by 0.8 to 3.1 inches, scientists found.
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Florida prosecutor seeks to overturn convictions in cocaine sting operation
A Florida prosecutor says he will seek to vacate as many as 2,600 convictions of people who bought crack cocaine made by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for sting operations between 1988 and 1990.
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Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Florida’s surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.
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Florida dog found tied to fence and abandoned before Milton is safe with rescue group
The pooch was left on the side of I-75, with a third of his body submerged in water, just hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. A rescue organization said the dog was stressed but recovering.
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Florida airports, amusement parks reopen as officials weigh damage from Hurricane Milton
Theme parks and the airport in Orlando announced reopenings Friday, but officials warned more flooding could continue in the region over the coming days.
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Floridians survey Milton’s damage and get ready for a lengthy recovery
More than 3 million Floridians were without power after Milton. In some areas like Siesta Key, damage was severe. In Sarasota, many residents were thankful things were not worse.
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Millions without power as Milton churns across Florida
Florida residents are being encouraged to shelter in place, as hazards such as storm surges, tornadoes and high winds and flash flood warnings were extended into early Thursday morning.
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Keep calm and hunker down: Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton’s impact
In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton’s potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.
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Evacuation windows narrow as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm surge can get as high as 15 feet in some places, and rainfall totals could reach 18 inches.
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Hurricane Milton poses an ‘extremely serious threat’ as it barrels toward Florida
Communities in Florida are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton, which quickly intensified from a tropical storm to a powerful, life-threatening hurricane much faster than predicted.