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Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency after South Florida flooding
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday declared a "major state of emergency" for Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade and Sarasota counties after heavy rains swamped much of the southern part of the state, causing significant flooding. The move came in an executive order issued by the governor Wednesday evening. As previously...
Florida Flooding: State Of Emergency, Airport Delays In Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Up to 2 feet of rain fell in parts of Miami-Dade and Collier counties. A state of emergency was declared for five counties. Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The...
DeSantis Declares Emergency Over Floods After Cutting Stormwater Funds
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Wednesday for five counties due to heavy flooding in southern Florida just the day after he cut $205 million in stormwater, wastewater, and sewer projects from the state's budget. Heavy rains caused by a disorganized tropical system have inundated southern and western Florida since Tuesday, bringing more than a foot of rain in places and disrupting road and air travel throughout the area. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC), part of the National Weather Service, put southern Florida under a rare 4 out of 4 high risk of flooding on...
Record rains fell Tuesday in Naples; even more rain hit Marco Island
Record rains continue to fall in the Naples area, and daytimes highs are a bit wonky with heavy cloud cover and almost constant rain. The National Weather Service is in Miami, which covers the Naples-Collier County area, said Naples set a new record for rainfall on a June 11, and Marco Island had even more rain than Naples.
Now You Know: Holiday Traditions exhibit opens on Marco; more
The Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) presents Holiday Traditions in Florida, a touring exhibit from the Museum of Florida History, that runs now through Sept. 21, at the Marco Island Historical Museum. A free and open to the public exhibit reception will be held from 4 until 5:30 p.m., July 2.
Thursday recap: Naples roads impassable, closed. Collier County under flood advisory
The Naples Daily News is monitoring the weather today in Collier County. Here's what to know: Naples roads impassable, closed due to flooding Several Naples roads were closed Thursday afternoon...
Scattered storms are expected to start the weekend
A round of scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are on track to move through Southwest Florida through the morning hours before lifting off to the north for the afternoon. As you make your Saturday morning plans, have the umbrella handy. Fortunately, this afternoon looks quieter than we have been...
Juneteenth in Naples: a great day to "understand and celebrate"
This Saturday, two events across Collier and Lee County will celebrate the most recently adopted federal holiday: Juneteenth. The two events welcome everyone who wishes to attend. When is Juneteenth, what is it and other facts. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act in 2021, making Juneteenth the...
Juneteenth 2024 in Fort Myers: Recognizing "a great milestone"
This Saturday, two events across Lee and Collier County will celebrate the most recently adopted federal holiday: Juneteenth. The events welcome everyone who wishes to attend. President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act in 2021, making Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The...
How do recent rainfall amounts from the no-name Florida storm compare to Hurricane Ian's?
Both Lee County and Collier County were under a flood watch from the National Weather Service Thursday as widespread thunderstorms with heavy rainfall impacted all of South Florida. In the past three days, some cities across the region have seen upwards of 25 inches of rainfall. Given this, some may be wondering...
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