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WPTV West Palm Beach

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Riviera Beach residents face costly flood recovery

More than a week after record rainfall flooded neighborhoods across Palm Beach County, residents in the Lone Pine Estates community of Riviera Beach are getting a clearer picture of what they lost and what it could take to recover.

Riviera Beach, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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South Florida is flooding like never before. What’s being done about it?

Historic, chart-topping king tides submerged South Florida recently, flooding more places deeper and longer than they’d ever seen before. Last week, double-digit rainfall filled in the blanks, swamping inland and coastal areas.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3d

Animals Around The Globe

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Wildlife Biology Says Green Iguanas Are So Common in South Florida That They Drop From Trees During Cold Snaps

Picture a quiet morning in South Florida after a rare chill settles in overnight. Residents step outside to find large lizards scattered across lawns and sidewalks, some still clinging to branches above. The sight feels almost surreal at first, yet it stems from straightforward biology meeting an environment that was never meant for these animals. … The post Wildlife Biology Says Green Iguanas Are So Common in South Florida That They Drop From Trees During Cold Snaps appeared first on Animals Around The Globe .

Miami Metropolitan Area, FL · 3d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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Floodwaters linger for days in West Palm community

Residents of the Briar Bay community in West Palm Beach say they are still dealing with widespread flooding nearly a week after heavy rain stopped, leaving some neighbors stranded and others questioning why the water has taken so long to recede.

West Palm Beach, FL · 2d

CBS Miami

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Strong cold front to bring cool, dry weekend to South Florida

After showers work back into the area, a cold front will usher in the coolest air of the fall season this weekend.

Miami, FL · 10h

WPTV West Palm Beach

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Jensen Beach family searches for home after historic flooding

A Jensen Beach family displaced by historic flooding is searching for more permanent housing and money to rebuild after water destroyed much of the inside of their home.

Jensen Beach, FL · 19h

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Briar Bay Floodwaters Linger a Week, Residents Demand Answers on Pumps That Weren't Running

Nearly a week after the rain stopped falling, standing water still covers streets in Briar Bay, a West Palm Beach community off Jog Road west of Florida's Turnpike, and residents say they still do not know why. Families describe being cut off from school, work and groceries, a vehicle declared a total loss after floodwater seeped inside, and a homeowners association caught between agencies as it tries to get a straight answer about the neighborhood's pumps.

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d

wflx.com

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Residents wait for FEMA assistance after Florida puts in request after widespread flooding

Historic flooding has damaged 66 homes in Martin County, including 25 that were destroyed, according to new county numbers, as displaced residents wait to learn whether federal assistance will be made available. The flooding has left damage across WFLX’s five-county viewing area, stretching from Indian River County through Palm Beach...

Martin County, FL · 1d

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'We're not getting any answers': Hamilton Bay residents frustrated as flooding continues

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — More than a week after flooding inundated neighborhoods in western West Palm Beach, residents say they're still dealing with standing water, disrupted services and few answers about when conditions will improve. Water continues to cover roads throughout Hamilton Bay off Jog Road, forcing...

West Palm Beach, FL · 19h

USA TODAY

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VR tool reveals how sea level rise could swamp Fort Lauderdale

As sea levels rise and weather patterns change, low-lying, coastal South Florida is likely to see flooding that becomes more frequent and severe . Parts of Fort Lauderdale, which has been affected by such events in recent years, are especially vulnerable. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a virtual reality simulation that models the possible future effects of flooding in the city, portraying the potential combined effects of king tides , regular storms and various feet of sea level rise. The simulation provides the viewer with a slider to raise and lower possible flood levels — various stages show even inland neighborhoods largely inundated. "The point of the VR is to take these very complex calculations and put them into a format that people can understand, and also relate to," Serena Hoermann, director for the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions at FAU, who spearheaded the project, told the USA TODAY Network. The model demonstrates " illustrative scenarios, not predictions ," she said in the release. King tides may provide glimpse into possible future flooding Parts of South Florida have repeatedly been inundated recently due to king tides, and, according to Miami-Dade County , the annual flooding is only

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1d

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Big Changes Ahead! Coolest Air of the Season on the Way

South Florida is in for a big weather change this week!. Tuesday stays warm and mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds, a stray afternoon shower and highs in the low to mid 80’s. Showers and storms return Wednesday, especially during the afternoon and evening. A few...

Miami Metropolitan Area, FL · 1d

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Rain chances increase before a strong front brings cooler, drier air

West Palm Beach, Fla (CBS12) — After a mostly quiet start to the week, rain chances will rise across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast as a strong cold front approaches. The front is expected to move through late Thursday into Friday, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures and humidity.

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d

CBS News

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South Florida preparing for big temperature swing by this weekend

Miami Metropolitan Area, FL · 1d

WSVN-TV

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Coolest Air of the Season on the Way!

South Florida, get ready for a taste of fall! A strong cold front is expected to move through later this week, bringing a noticeable temperature drop just in time for the weekend. We’ll stay warm through much of the week, with highs in the 80’s and morning lows in the...

Miami, FL · 2d

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Jensen Beach families still surrounded by floodwater a week after historic rainfall

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Eight days after historic rainfall flooded communities across the Treasure Coast, some Jensen Beach families remain trapped by standing water that is several feet deep in parts of their neighborhood. Many homeowners along Hyline Drive say the flooding is unlike anything they've seen before....

Jensen Beach, FL · 2d

WPTV

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FORECAST: Heavy rain possible Wednesday before cooler, drier air arrives for the weekend

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A much-needed change in the weather is on the way for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches! Rain chances will remain elevated Tuesday, but Wednesday looks to be the wettest day of the week. Expect periods of showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy downpours...

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d

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West Palm Beach neighbors say they've been flooded in for a week with no answers on who will help them recover

Eight days after the rain stopped, neighbors in a West Palm Beach community remain flooded, and they say they are not getting the answers they need to get their lives back on track. In communities like Hamilton Bay, located off of Jog Road, people know they need help a week...

West Palm Beach, FL · 2d

WPTV

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FORECAST: Nice start to the week, big cooldown on the way

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The weather pattern is about to shift across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, with a few midweek showers before a cold front brings a refreshing taste of fall just in time for the weekend!. TUESDAY: Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds with...

West Palm Beach, FL · 2d

CBS News

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Cold front brings cooler temperatures to South Florida

North Carolina · 3d

Miami Herald

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King tides, rain are flooding South Florida. What are we doing about it?

Historic, chart-topping king tides submerged South Florida last week, flooding more places deeper and longer than they’d ever seen before. This week, double-digit rainfall filled in the blanks, swamping inland and coastal areas. South Florida is soggy, and all the science says its only going to get worse. That’s bad news for anyone who lives in, works in, owns property in, visits or even passes through South Florida. So, millions of people. But In response, local governments have poured hundreds of millions into solutions over the last few years. Keeping dry for the next decade alone would take billions more — if not tens of billions. They’re elevating roads, buffing up stormwater pumps and replacing drainage pipes with new ones so big an NBA player could walk upright in them. They’re converting golf courses into part-time flood parks to soak up neighborhood drainage. They’re raising seawalls. And the projects appear to be working. Tiffany Troxler, director of science at Florida International University’s Sea Level Solutions Center, said she’s seen projects in Miami neighborhoods that have drastically cut down on flooding. “That’s a really positive sign. We need more of that,” she said. “Without more adaptation projects, we’ll continue to see

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 5d