Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

Scientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%.
Milton a powerful hurricane in the Gulf, here's the latest track

Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall tonight along the west coast of Florida
School Closings: List of campuses in Southeast Georgia impacted by Milton

The threat of Hurricane Milton has led to some schools in Coastal Georgia to close or move classes online.
Video: Georgia Gov. Kemp meets with Chatham County EMA ahead of Hurricane Milton

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will meet with Chatham County Emergency Management on Wednesday.
Dog found tied to pole along Florida highway amid Milton evacuations

“Do NOT do this to your pets please…”
Your showerhead and toothbrush are teeming with viruses. But don't panic – these microbes could save lives

These viruses, however, are not the kind that will give you the common cold or flu (or worse).
SouthCoast Health offering mammograms on Saturdays this month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
What is the Waffle House Index? What to know about restaurant closures as Milton approaches

If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unlikely to cause devastation.
Florida health care facilities in Milton's path prepare for the worst

Long-term care facilities in counties where mandatory evacuations have been issued are taking their patients elsewhere, while hospitals are largely on guard, preparing to stay open through the storm.
Tornado crosses major Florida interstate as residents evacuate due to Hurricane Milton

A tornado was spotted on the ground near I-75 in Florida as residents evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.