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October 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
AI being used to send households hit by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments
Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of $1,000 on Friday
October 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
October 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM
MLB wants Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged stadium is unfit
Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time
October 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM
October 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene
Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria, increases in concentration during heavy rain or flooding.
October 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
October 19, 2024 at 8:28 PM
How Tampa communities are rebuilding after Hurricane Milton
ABC News' Morgan Norwood highlights the latest efforts of those pitching in to help rebuild the Tampa community.
October 19, 2024 at 8:28 PM
October 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Florida's iconic orange groves and berry farms recovering from hurricanes
Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by strong storms that roll through the state.
October 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM
October 17, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Florida man arrested for threatening utility workers after Hurricane Milton
A man was arrested after threatening linemen, damaging property and attempting to flee the scene.
October 17, 2024 at 7:53 PM
October 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Groups on the ground helping rebuild community after hurricane
Team Rubicon, an organization led by veterans that helps communities after disasters, and Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, which helps low-income homeowners, are helping out after Hurricane Milton.
October 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
October 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Community helps students return to school after hurricanes
"GMA" visits students at the Thaddeus M. Bullard Academy on their first day back after having missed school because of Hurricane Milton.
October 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
October 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Hurricane relief is giving ‘road to a new life’: Red Cross
Red Cross volunteer and spokesperson Kim Mailes has been in Florida since Sept. 24, assisting with operations for Helene and Milton.
October 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
October 17, 2024 at 1:32 PM
How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton
Here's how to support charities and nonprofits responding to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton.
October 17, 2024 at 1:32 PM
October 16, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Pilot adopts kitten after flying shelter pets out of Hurricanes Milton, Helene
A pilot who airlifted animals from shelters impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene adopted a kitten from the group.
October 16, 2024 at 9:08 PM
October 16, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Lasting impacts of hurricanes on kids in the spotlight after Helene and Milton
Dozens of school districts in the Southeast closed for days and weeks due to Helene and Milton.
October 16, 2024 at 2:19 PM
October 15, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Man arrested after dog found tied to post ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.
October 15, 2024 at 11:32 PM
October 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.
October 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
October 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM
'GMA' announces 'Florida Strong'
"GMA" will visit a Tampa, Florida, school on the first day back to class after deadly Hurricane Milton devastated the area and will look at how communities are rebuilding.
October 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM
October 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Clearing up hurricane misinformation
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee clears up misinformation regarding Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
October 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM
October 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM
FEMA workers face threats of violence
Former FEMA administrator Pete Gaynor discusses the alarming harassment marring relief efforts in the wake of Helene and Milton.
October 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM
October 14, 2024 at 7:16 PM
'It's impacting everybody': Florida mayor on hurricane cleanup
Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert talks about ongoing cleanup efforts after Florida was hit by back to back hurricanes.
October 14, 2024 at 7:16 PM
October 14, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Floridians 'gearing up' for rebuilding in wake of Helene, Milton
Pinellas County Public Information Officer Josh Boatwright says the cost of rebuilding efforts will be "enormous."
October 14, 2024 at 4:17 PM
October 14, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Biden tours Hurricane Milton devastation in Florida
President Joe Biden returned to Florida on Sunday to survey the hardest-hit areas by Milton and Helene and to announce $94 million in federal programs to offer assistance to the Sunshine State.
October 14, 2024 at 1:47 PM
October 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Biden tours hurricane-hit Florida, announces $612M in resiliency projects for state
President Joe Biden is touring Florida areas ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and to announce funding for projects that strengthen the electrical grid.
October 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
October 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM
President Biden gets first-hand look at storm destruction
President Joe Biden announced more than $600 million in funding to aid Florida and other states in the Southeast on the road to recovery.
October 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM
October 14, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Vice President Harris calls out hurricane misinformation
Harris visited areas in North Carolina hit by Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump is campaigning in Arizona, talking about the possibility of deploying U.S. troops domestically.
October 14, 2024 at 1:24 AM
October 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM
‘It’s going to be a long recovery’: Sarasota mayor on Hurricane Milton’s aftermath
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert on “This Week.”
October 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM
October 13, 2024 at 4:19 PM
T-Mobile executive explains Starlink deal to help hurricane recovery
Jon Freier, president of T-Mobile's U.S. Consumer Group, discusses efforts to maintain service during and after storms.
October 13, 2024 at 4:19 PM
October 13, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Biden set to travel to Florida to survey Milton’s devastation
President Joe Biden is set to travel to Florida on Sunday as millions of residents are still without power in the wake of Milton’s devastation.
October 13, 2024 at 1:54 PM
October 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Millions remain without power amid Milton's aftermath
Rescues are underway and millions are without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee reports.
October 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM
October 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Hospitals, health care facilities across Florida begin reopening after Milton
Many hospitals and health care facilities across Florida have begun resuming operations after Hurricane Milton forced them to temporarily close.
October 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
October 12, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Woman from Tampa Bay reunites with her goats after Hurricane Milton
Danielle Hendrick from Tampa Bay shared a video of her checking in with her goats after Hurricane Milton. The storm tore off the goats' enclosure so they were able to stay safe in another barn.
October 12, 2024 at 1:57 AM
October 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Florida health care official discusses hospital operations after Milton
Jyric Sims, president of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division, discusses emergency response and hospital operations after Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM
October 11, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Florida couple recounts moment tree crashed on their home during Milton
Sari and Scott Dietche’s Florida home was destroyed by a tree during Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 9:34 PM
October 11, 2024 at 9:13 PM
'Insane': Pilot describes rescue of man floating on cooler in Gulf after hurricane
Coast Guard pilot Lt. Ian Logan went out to search the waters off Longboat Key in the wake of Hurricane Milton roaring ashore.
October 11, 2024 at 9:13 PM
October 11, 2024 at 9:10 PM
When will airports in Tampa and Orlando areas reopen post-Hurricane Milton?
Multiple airports in the Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando areas closed in the hours and days ahead of landfall, with thousands of flights canceled.
October 11, 2024 at 9:10 PM
October 11, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Kevin Costner and Modern West release new song to support hurricane relief efforts
Kevin Costner releases new song with his Modern West band to support hurricane relief efforts.
October 11, 2024 at 8:25 PM
October 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Biden to visit Florida storm damage, says misinformation spreaders will 'pay a price'
President Biden said he believes they're "breaking through with the truth" on the federal hurricane response but continued to slam Donald Trump for misinformation.
October 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM
October 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM
'Biggest blessing ever': Couple welcomes baby during Hurricane Milton
A Florida couple is speaking out after welcoming a baby during Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM
October 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Team Rubicon’s Hurricane Milton relief efforts
CEO of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian group, discusses the charity’s full-scale relief efforts after Hurricanes Milton and Helene ravaged Florida.
October 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM
October 11, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Biden calls storm misinformation 'disgusting'
President Joe Biden provides an update on the federal response to hurricanes Milton and Helene.
October 11, 2024 at 6:23 PM
October 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM
New parents welcome baby during Hurricane Milton and that's just the beginning
Kenzie Lewellen was trying to time her contractions as much as she could. Her boyfriend, Dewey Bennett III, was especially nervous because of his history with hurricanes.
October 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM
October 11, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Deadly tornadoes in Florida leave neighborhoods in tatters
At least 38 tornadoes spawned by Milton were reported in the state, causing multiple deaths.
October 11, 2024 at 5:46 PM
October 11, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Officials rescue man floating on cooler off Florida coast after Hurricane Milton
Officials said an Air Station Miami 65 helicopter crew rescued the man who was approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, Florida.
October 11, 2024 at 5:22 PM
October 11, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Emergency official urges Florida residents to be ‘power patient’ in recovery
Manatee County Chief of Emergency Management Matt Myers discusses his biggest concerns in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 5:16 PM
October 11, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Alligator bites van's tire on flooded Florida street during Hurricane Milton
The operator of a sanitation company in north Fort Myers, Florida, captured the moment an alligator popped out of flood waters and bit at his van's tire early Thursday morning.
October 11, 2024 at 4:45 PM
October 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Florida sheriff rescues teen from floodwaters after Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and the marine unit rescued a 14-year-old boy who was found submerged in floodwaters and floating on debris after Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM
October 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM
How a nonprofit is helping people displaced by Hurricanes Milton, Helene
Christoph Gorder is executive director of Airbnb.org, an organization that secures temporary stays for people in the wake of disasters.
October 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM
October 11, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Biden tells Trump 'get a life' over hurricane misinformation
President Joe Biden delivered another sharp rebuke of Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the federal hurricane response.
October 11, 2024 at 4:16 PM
October 11, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Milton power outages will be resolved in ‘days’: Utility company
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy’s state president in Florida, says her company is “100% in motion” to restore power.
October 11, 2024 at 4:05 PM
October 11, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Milton ‘caused havoc’ on our community: Hillsborough fire chief
Chief Jason Dougherty of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue discusses his biggest concerns in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 4:04 PM
October 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Milton recovery will take ‘a very long time’: St. Pete Beach mayor
“Most of our homes are uninhabitable,” St. Pete Beach Mayor Adrian Petrila said.
October 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
October 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Biden joins growing calls for Congress to return to pass certain hurricane relief
President Joe Biden joined the growing calls to reconvene Congress in the wake of the devastation in the south by back-to-back hurricanes as funding reached dire levels.
October 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM