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Hurricane Maria Evacuees Arrive in South Florida People evacuating from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands ahead of Hurricane Maria flew to south Florida …

Strengthening Hurricane Maria a threat to Irma-hit Caribbean SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The islands of the eastern Caribbean prepared Sunday to face another …

Florida recovers, rests, reflects in wake of Hurricane Irma MIAMI (AP) — Across Florida, people spent Sunday trying to get back to normal after one …

US coastal growth continues despite lessons of past storms Rising sea levels and fierce storms have failed to stop relentless population growth along U.S. coasts …

Cuba mystery: What theories US investigators are pursuing WASHINGTON (AP) — There must be an answer. Whatever is harming U.S. diplomats in Havana, it’s eluded …

Irma wipes out dreams across independent-minded Florida Keys BIG PINE KEY, Fla. (AP) — Tim Stanton emerged from his ruined workshop off Highway 1 on …

Irma may have destroyed half of Florida citrus: Impact on market, Texas isn’t known By RICK KELLEY Staff Writer HARLINGEN — Hurricane Irma’s raking of …

Nursing home tragedy unfolded days after Irma’s initial hit HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — The first 911 call from the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills didn’t …

Dangers linger as Florida recovery picks up momentum MIAMI (AP) — Nearly a week after Hurricane Irma walloped Florida, the recovery mission picked up momentum …

The Latest: Florida, N. Carolina report storm-related deaths MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Authorities say a carbon …

For Red Cross, hurricanes bring both donations and criticism NEW YORK (AP) — Confronted with back-to-back major hurricanes, the American Red Cross has received a …

Seniors fight post-hurricane heat with Popsicles, compresses HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Florida seniors were ushered out of stifling assisted-living centers Thursday while caregivers fought a …

Home rebuilding: A long and costly burden for storm victims With floodwaters nearing knee height, Arlene Estle fled to the upstairs of the Houston house …

Hurricane Irma delivers serious punch to Florida agriculture Florida fruit growers and farmers have just barely begun to assess the damage Hurricane Irma wrought on …

Stars turn out to push for donations for hurricane relief NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of stars turned out to sing, tell stories and plead …

The Latest: 3 dead from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Irma (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Three people are dead …

Justices allow Trump administration ban on most refugees The justices on Tuesday agreed to an administration request to block a lower court ruling that would …

Europe leaders answer anger over Irma response in Caribbean MARIGOT, St. Martin (AP) — Wrapping up a sweeping visit to the destroyed island of St. …

FEMA estimates 25 percent of Florida Keys homes are gone LOWER MATECUMBE KEY, Fla. (AP) — With 25 percent of the homes in the Florida …

Cuba’s decrepit buildings no match for Hurricane Irma HAVANA (AP) — The historic but often decrepit buildings of Havana and other colonial Cuban cities couldn’t …