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Soiled toilets in restrooms, flies landing on red onions: State shuts 3 South Florida restaurants, 1 food truck
No running water, a roach spray can being “used to hold gas lines under (a) steam table” and a floor covered in standing water were among the issues that forced the state to temporarily close three South Florida restaurants and one food truck last week. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant and food truck inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and ...
DeSantis declares state of emergency as life-threatening rainfall and flooding hits Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency as life-threatening rainfall and flooding pounded the state. More than a foot of rain slammed several counties in Florida on Wednesday, causing major flooding, with destructive downpours expected to continue for a third day on Thursday.“Preliminary reports indicate that the rainfall and flooding has affected and may continue to impact the operational capability of critical infrastructure, including major interstates, state and county roadways, airports, schools, and other critical infrastructure throughout these counties,” DeSantis said in the declaration. “Additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for South Florida for...
Flooding in South Florida: These are the cities with the highest rainfall totals
The heavy rain across South Florida this week has truly reached astonishing levels. Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Wilton Manors, Miami Beach, and Miami Shores picked up over a foot of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, while North Miami, Hollywood and Hallandale all got drenched with over a foot and a half of rainfall over that same two-day period.
North Miami Residents Trapped by Floodwaters in Wake of Severe Weather, Call for Improved City Infrastructure
In North Miami, lingering floodwaters have become a trap for residents following severe weather conditions that devastated the area, as detailed by Local 10 News. Amid the chaos, individuals like Lidie Thurc were forced to remain inside their inundated homes, some with water levels exceeding a foot inside, the rescue came not a moment too soon for Thurc and her family, including two small children and her elderly mother. Meanwhile, neighbors such as Thomas struggle with rising waters, using sandbags in an attempt to save their properties, this according to NBC 6. Thurc shared her plight, stating, "It is not going down that much, especially in the house," in a statement obtained by Local 10 News.
‘A hero': Story behind photo of stranger saving woman stranded in South Florida floodwaters
From flooded property to being stranded in cars for hours, there’s no question this severe weather parked over South Florida for days has tested a lot of people’s patience. It’s also tested humanity. This is an uplifting story about a 30-year-old stranger helping a 67-year-old stranger. A...
The $2.7 Billion Plan To Protect Miami From Storm Surge Inches Closer To Reality
As parts of Miami-Dade have seen more than a foot of rain thanks to multiple days of heavy rainfall and flood watches, the plan to protect the city from storm surges — which has been in discussion for half a decade — is closer to becoming reality. Miami-Dade County officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are finalizing the $2.7 billion initiative before it heads to Congress for approval and funding within the year.
After 2 Feet of Rain, Storms Winding Down in Florida
Torrential rainfall has been an issue in the Sunshine State this week with Fort Lauderdale setting a daily rainfall record of over 9" in one day. The last three days have brought over 2 feet of rain to Cypress National Reserve south of I-75 in "Alligator Alley" of Florida. Miami Beach has seen over a foot; a flash flood emergency was issued on Wednesday due to the torrential rainfall which stranded cars and flooded homes.
High waters begin to recede in Hollywood, bringing residents some relief
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Hollywood residents were grateful Friday morning as the high waters that took over the streets, leading to cars having to be towed, began to recede. Rising waters Thursday took over the intersection of Liberty Street and North 14th Court. Residents in the area told Local 10...
‘THE CITY FAILS US AGAIN:’ Residents in Fort Lauderdale’s Edgewood neighborhood frustrated by severe flooding
Virgilio Batista returned to his car Thursday morning in Fort Lauderdale’s Edgewood neighborhood after it broke down amid Wednesday night’s flooding. “It was so much water,” he told Local 10 News. “I was taking water. The car was running -- when I got to that spot, it went dead.”
Over 100 Vehicles Stranded at Aventura Mall as South Florida Drivers Face Flood Aftermath
The aftermath of a massive rain event has left its mark on Aventura, Florida, rendering roadways impassable and vehicles inoperable. According to a report by WSVN, Aventura Mall has been transformed into an unintended depot for damaged cars, as over 100 vehicles remain stranded in its parking lot following the severe flooding that swamped the region.
South Florida driver exasperated over $3K bill to tow car from flood waters
AVENTURA, Fla. – Tow companies have been working overtime to remove cars left stranded in flood waters. For some car owners, it has proven to be a very expensive fix. Local 10 News’ Samiar Nefzi met Graciafe Cardenas on Wednesday at Aventura Mall. Her silver Hyundai was left...
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