The storm is expected to reach hurricane-strength before it makes landfall in Florida on Monday. It could drop record-breaking rainfall amounts in parts of Georgia and South Carolina.
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Tropical Storm Debby moving through Gulf toward Florida with hurricane warnings
A tropical depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby north of Cuba on Saturday and was predicted to become a hurricane as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico.
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Tropical Storm Debby is approaching Florida
Tropical storm warnings and a hurricane watch were issued for the west coast of Florida and the panhandle as Debby crossed the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rains are expected across the Southeast.
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Extreme heat contributed to his brother’s death. He worries he could be next
Wilmer Vasquez died at just 29 years old after suffering heat illness during the hottest year on record. His brother, Yonatan, says climate change played a big role.
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Florida told to prepare for more flash flooding Friday following tropical storms
The National Weather Service cautioned that even smaller amounts of precipitation could impact saturated areas, causing flash floods on Friday before the region has a chance to recover.
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After a rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall
The downpours and flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Hershey’s lawsuit argues the company uses ‘deceptive’ packaging in Reese’s products
Four plaintiffs in Florida say Hershey falsely represented several Reese’s Peanut Butter products by showing “explicit carved-out artistic designs” on the wrappers being sold.
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Family of Black U.S. Airman seeks answers after fatal shooting by Florida deputy
Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman, was shot and killed at his apartment by a deputy this month. Lawyers for the family dispute the sheriff’s office claim of self defense.
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8 are dead and dozens injured as a bus carrying farmworkers overturns in Florida
The bus was transporting 53 farmworkers at about 6:40 a.m. when it collided with a pickup truck in Marion County, about 80 miles north of Orlando, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment
Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. It’s caused an exodus in some communities. Those who stayed behind say it’s made life terrifying.