Tag: Climate and environment
Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Tourism in Orlando rapidly came to a standstill Wednesday with the main airport and at least three theme parks and...
How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity
Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when...
The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears
TAMPA, Fla. -- Florida gas stations struggled to keep up with demand Tuesday as long lines and empty pumps compounded the stress for...
EPA reaches $4.2M settlement over 2019 explosion and fire at a Philadelphia refinery
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a tentative $4.2 settlement with a firm that owned and operated a major East...
Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene “spared” the Tampa Bay region a direct hit and yet storm surge still caused catastrophic...
Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ’s expected hit as a...