Crashes, fires and the responses to them.
Coastal flooding, dangerous surf and beach erosion will threaten Florida’s Atlantic coast starting this weekend, as AccuWeather expert meteorologists warn that a developing coastal storm could bring days of flooding and damaging beach erosion to the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic next…
The management, segregation, and ultimate disposal of controlled substances in hospitals is subject to rigorous federal, state, and environmental statutory oversight. Improper disposal creates severe regulatory liability under federal law, introduces acute risks of drug diversion, and presents grave environmental…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day will bring lots of sun and maybe a stray shower or storm to the East Coast metro area and the Keys. The Gulf Coast will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a chance…
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to bring 60-80 mph wind gusts and prolonged power outages as far inland as Birmingham, Alabama, due to its rapid forward motion. Hurricane Isaias is forecast to unleash damaging wind gusts as far inland as Birmingham, Alabama,…
by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Note: This story has been edited to update the storm’s development and include details about Rick Scott’s visit to Pensacola. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that state emergency planners are preparing for Hurricane Isaias…
Donna Thomas has studied hurricanes for two decades. She holds a PhD in history when her experience with Hurricane Andrew ultimately led her to earn a degree in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University. Donna spent 15 years at WFOR-TV (CBS4 in…
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Tuesday night declaring a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in advance of a rapidly developing tropical depression heading toward northwest Florida. “This order will allow the Florida Division of Emergency Management to…
Being involved in a motorcycle accident can be a daunting and confusing situation. Riders frequently experience shock, injuries, and confusion after a collision and do not know what to do in the immediate aftermath. But the steps taken immediately after…
One person was injured in a trailer fire Sunday near Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday afternoon, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said. The US military has killed at least 238 people in strikes that have destroyed at least 80 vessels as part…
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Heavy rain flooded roads in Delray Beach and Lake Worth Beach Thursday afternoon as the National Weather Service issued flood advisories and special marine warnings. WATCH BELOW: Heavy rain floods roads across Palm Beach County A…