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Wildfire burns 250 acres in Picayune Strand State Forest, crews putting out hot spots

A large wildfire in the Picayune Strand State Forest has burned through approximately 250 acres and is now 90% contained, according to Greater Naples Fire Rescue.Crews have been battling the fire for three days. As of Friday, multiple agencies remain on …

FIRST ALERT: Heightened wildfire risk continues Saturday

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day for elevated wildfire risk. Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning for High Wildfire Risk A Red Flag Warning is in effect this evening until 8 PM and then Saturday from noon until 8 PM for Mesa …

Heat wave hitting SW Florida over Memorial Day weekend. Will it rain?

Memorial Day weekend temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, exceeding the average temperature of 90 degrees. The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the air temperature, could reach as high as 103 …

FIRST ALERT: Wildfire risk increases Friday amid gusty winds

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for elevated wildfire risk. WEATHER ALERT: Red Flag Warning for Wildfire Risk A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday from noon until 8 PM for Mesa County, Garfield County, and eastern Utah. …

Waiting for the wet season: wildfire in east Collier County, Florida

Warm temperatures in store after heat dome parked over worst drought in Florida in 25 years

Rain fell heavily in places throughout Southwest Florida last week, but often just a mile away, the spotty showers left plants barely wet and little to no change for ground parched by six months of drought. Grass untouched by rainfall for so long, in a …

In which states will there be more hurricanes and storms this weekend?

In recent days, there have been tornadoes in several U.S. states, such as Missouri, Colorado and Kentucky, which left a great path of destruction, as well as dozens of deaths and injuries. These phenomena affected an area known as Tornado Alley, where they …

Smoke seen from road as wildfire burns in Southwest Miami-Dade

A wildfire is burning in Southwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday. Preliminary reports state that the fire is burning in the 13300 block of Southwest 127th Avenue. It is about 4.5 acres in size and 0% contained, the Florida Forest Service says. NBC6 is working to …

Buffalo Trace auctions rare Bourbons for flood fundraiser

The Buffalo Trace Distillery is auctioning some of its rarest Bourbons, as well as an all-expenses-paid trip to Fort Worth, to support Kentucky’s storm recovery effort. Bidding is open until 5 June Heavy flooding has devastated the area around Kentucky’s …

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.20.25

Good Tuesday morning and Happy Emancipation Day! Breaking late Monday — “St. Johns County land swap dead after applicant withdraws” via Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics — A controversial proposal for the state to deed 600 acres of public land in the …

Prime Examples of: Teamwork

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La. Guard’s 225th Engineer Brigade welcomes new commander

1 By Staff Sgt. David C. Kirtland, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office PINEVILLE, La. – In a formal change of command ceremony steeped in military tradition, the Louisiana National Guard’s 225th Engineer Brigade transferred leadership from Col. …

See career choices paying more than $50,000 a year. No college degree required

Careers offering at least $50,000 a year are available in U.S. for those without college degrees. See 13 of them. Indeed ranked the top 16 jobs in Florida paying at least $51,950 a year where a college education wasn't required. According to the U.S. …

Will it be rain or shine on Memorial Day? See the…

Planning to spend the long weekend outdoors? You might want to reconsider. While the weekend may begin with clear, sunny skies, conditions are expected to shift quickly for much of the Great Plains. Forecasts call for scattered thunderstorms across Texas, …

How does FEMA approve disaster funds? Complicated story, but we have a clue

This article includes reporting and contribution from a number of reporters and outlets along the Mississippi, including Phillip Powell (Arkansas Times), Lucas Dufalla (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), Cassandra Stephenson (Tennessee Lookout), and Illan Ireland …

Fire agencies prepare for the summer months amid national budget cuts

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - New data shows that over the next few months, the Brazos Valley is predicted to be in the center of a hotspot, leading to conditions that make it easier for wildfires to spread. Models from the National Interagency Fire Center are …

Bryan Kohberger's team pitches 'alternate perpetrators' defense in Idaho murders

IDAHO - Bryan Kohberger's defense team brought up the possibility that there were "alternate perpetrators" involved in the quadruple murders during a hearing in early May, but Kohberger is hardly the first person to point the blame at other …

Trump Ignores Social Cost of Carbon

The social cost of carbon (SCC) refers to the net damages from global climate change that result from an increase in CO2 emissions of one metric ton. (Photo: Ryan T, Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) A new White House memo instructs federal agencies to disregard the …

Urgent Scam Warning Now Issued To All Motorists In Minnesota

Holiday weekends, such as Memorial Day weekend, the Fourth of July, and more, bring millions of motorists onto the roads across the country. According to AAA, an estimated 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel domestically over Memorial Day weekend …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

South Carolina Game Warden named Governor’s State Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

SCDNR’s Lance Corporal Mike Norris becomes the Palmetto State’s Top Cop for 2024 COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lance Corporal Gene “Mike” Norris III, a law enforcement officer (game warden) with the S.C. …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 26–28, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 8, 2025. Public …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding and wildfires from March 14-19, 2025. Public …

McDowell County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. The McDowell County center offers the last in-person …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 14-15, 2025. The President’ …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Daviess County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Daviess County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hart County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hart County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Another Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A second Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Powell County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Powell County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Host Child-Friendly Spaces Training at Texas Emergency Management Conference

Workshop Helps Emergency Managers Create Safe and Supportive Spaces for Children Following Disasters FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Cody Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Cody Fire burning in Pinal County. On May 21, the State of Arizona submitted a …

FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses to Strengthen State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond ...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that in-person training will resume at three national schoolhouses in early June—the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala., the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency …

Coalition Files Landmark Petition to African Commission Demanding Climate Reparations and Justice for Future Generations

TUCSON , AZ, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an interview with Xraised, Fair Start Movement (FSM) activists discussed concerns regarding how current global systems affect justice, vulnerable populations—especially in Africa …

White Oaks Construction and Roofing Advises Tuscaloosa, AL Homeowners to Prepare Roofs for Spring Storm Season

Local Roofing Company White Oaks Construction Shares Crucial Tips for Managing Storm Damage and Roof Insurance Claims TUSCALOOSA, AL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With spring storms on the horizon, residents in and around …