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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 · 2d

Palm Beach Daily News

West Palm leaders blasted for 'pathetic' handling of flooded areas

West Palm Beach residents and commissioners lambasted the city’s handling of the historic flooding that overwhelmed its western neighborhoods, blaming administrators for failing to act and communicate with residents adequately during the dayslong emergency. With Mayor Keith James at a conference in Spain during the flooding and City Administrator Faye Johnson on leave, the task of managing the local response was left to a deputy city administrator, while the emergency operations center was left understaffed by vacancies. The intense rains dropped an estimated 12 inches of water in two days, leaving residents trapped in homes and interrupting sewer and sanitation services in several neighborhoods. Calls to 911 spiked by 45% as streets overran with water , fire rescue workers said, and more than 30 people had to be rescued by boats from stranded homes or vehicles in city neighborhoods. During that time, city administrators made too little effort to communicate with residents, prevented commissioners from speaking to key city officials and blocked requests for an emergency meeting of city leaders, commissioners said. Commissioner Joe Peduzzi, who represents the city’s western neighborhoods, blasted what he called “a void in leadership” that was acutely felt by residents. “They felt like we weren’t

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The Cool Down

Florida EV owners afraid to charge their cars after severe flooding leaves neighborhood underwater

"This has been difficult to get out of the community without a big truck or SUV."

CBS News

After an expected cold front this weekend, South Florida will see the return of storms next week

Broward County, FL · 1d

cbs12.com

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Showers and storms return before a strong cold front brings a cooler weekend forecast

West Palm Beach, Fla. (WPEC) — Rain and a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and again Thursday as a cold front approaches. Behind it, breezy winds will usher in some of the coolest air of the season so far. Showers and storms build today. After a mostly quiet...

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

USA TODAY

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

WPTV

FORECAST: Keep the umbrella handy for now, but a beautiful weekend is ahead

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Another day of unsettled weather are ahead for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, so keep those umbrellas handy! Scattered showers and periods of rain will move through over the next day, with occasional heavier downpours possible. Don't be surprised if outdoor plans need a little flexibility, especially during the afternoon.

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d

WPTV West Palm Beach

Residents still flooded 8 days after historic rainfall

A week after record rain, West Palm Beach neighbors remain flooded in and say they can't get answers on who is responsible for helping them.

West Palm Beach, FL · 3d

CBS News

Cooler air getting set to push into South Florida this weekend

Florida · 1d

cbs12.com

Potential Nor'easter could bring snow, chilly air later this week

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Nor'easter could be developing this week, bringing rain and snow to the northeast United States this weekend. An area of low pressure could develop along a surface trough located over the Carolinas. By Thursday, the low could further develop off the coast...

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Temperatures in South Florida are set to cool down to the 50s this weekend

Florida · 1d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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Florida requests federal disaster assistance after widespread flooding

Martin County, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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 · 4d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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 · 4d

hoodline.com

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.

wflx.com

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 · 3d

WSVN-TV

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 · 2d

cbs12.com

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.

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