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Inside the Palm Beach Gardens Tornado

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Gas Deliveries Back on Track After Historic Broward Storm

Gas Deliveries Back on Track After Historic Broward Storm

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Photos: Fort Lauderdale Residents Assess Damage Wrought by Historic Flooding

By Michele Eve Sandberg and Tom Finkel
Apr 17, 2023

As South Florida braced for a day of spring rains, Fort Lauderdale residents had little reason to suspect they were in for a severe flood –– nearly 25 inches of rain in 24 hours –– the likes of which comes around every 1,000 years.
Mayor: Fort Lauderdale Received 900 Calls for Help Amid Historic Storm (UPDATED)

By Alex DeLuca
Apr 13, 2023

A man was seen swimming through the floodwaters around rush hour outside the federal courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Brightline Train Rips Apart Car Carrier in Hollywood Rail Collision (VIDEO)

By Naomi Feinstein
Apr 13, 2023

A violent collision between a Brightline train and a car carrier on rain-soaked Dixie Highway added to the chaos of a historic Broward storm.
Nicole Could Be the Latest South Florida Hurricane on Record

By Joshua Ceballos
Nov 9, 2022

Having created record high tides in Miami on Wednesday, Nicole is set to make history if she reaches hurricane status.
Tropical Storm Nicole Expected to Intensify Before Making Florida Landfall

By Naomi Feinstein
Nov 8, 2022

Nicole's tropical-storm force winds will extend hundreds of miles out from the storm's eye.
Subtropical Storm Nicole Says: "We Ain't Done Yet"

By Joshua Ceballos
Nov 7, 2022

Subtropical Storm Nicole is slipping in just when Floridians thought they were through with hurricane season.
"Captain Amphibious" Wants Semiaquatic Buses for Miami During Floods

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 17, 2022

In the face of rampant flooding around South Florida, a former duck boat captain wants to bring amphibious buses to the city of Miami.
Boat Captains Ferry People Home to Sanibel Island After Hurricane Ian

By Joshua Ceballos
Oct 10, 2022

As part of a larger recovery operation, fishing guides impacted by Hurricane Ian are chartering trips to Sanibel Island to help residents survey the damage.
State Agency Refutes Viral Rumor of Mass Child Deaths at Juvenile Detention Center

By Alex DeLuca
Oct 5, 2022

Denying viral rumors, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice says all youths are safe and sound.
Miami-Dade Elite Rescuers Extract Residents From Hurricane-Ravaged Islands

By Izzy Kapnick
Sep 30, 2022

Rescuers from Florida Task Force 1 flew into battered Sanibel and Captiva islands to extract residents who had ridden out the storm.
It's a Twister! Tornadoes in South Florida Are More Common Than You Might Think

By Joshua Ceballos
Sep 30, 2022

Though folks might think this week's tornadoes in Broward County were a rare occasion, South Florida has seen its fair share of twisters.
World Central Kitchen, Feeding South Florida Mobilize in Florida: Here's How You Can Help

By Laine Doss
Sep 30, 2022

World Central Kitchen needs chefs and other volunteers.
Hurricane Ian Leaves Florida Cities in Ruins

By Miami New Times staff
Sep 29, 2022

Coast-to-coast destruction all but ensures that Ian will go down in history as one of the most destructive storms to ever strike Florida.
Lee County Skipped Evacuation of Jail Located in Evacuation Zone UPDATED

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 28, 2022

The Lee County Sheriff's Office opted not to evacuate the downtown Fort Myers jail despite it being listed in a mandatory evacuation zone.
Hurricane Ian: Storm Strengthens to Category 3, Takes Aim at Gulf Coast

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 27, 2022

Ian is expected to make landfall south of the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane.
Ian Incoming: Florida Begins Hurricane Evacuations UPDATED

By Alex DeLuca and Izzy Kapnick
Sep 26, 2022

The storm is expected to intensify into a Category 3 Hurricane before approaching the Sunshine State.
Tropical Storm Ian Forecast to Strengthen Into Hurricane With Florida in Its Sights UPDATED

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 23, 2022

The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the weekend before approaching the Sunshine State.
Hurricane Fiona: Storm Strengthens After Battering Dominican Republic

By Alex DeLuca
Sep 19, 2022

The storm was still wreaking havoc across Puerto Rico when it reached the Dominican Republic on Monday.
Can We Make It Out of August Without a Major Storm? Please?

By Joshua Ceballos
Aug 30, 2022

We might see our first August without a named Atlantic storm since 1997, but don't get too comfortable.
Hot Take: Experts Say Long-Range Forecast for Hotter South Florida May Be Optimistic

By Naomi Feinstein
Aug 24, 2022

Study predicts Miami-Dade will see double the present average of days with a heat index above 100 degrees by 2053.