In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald Trump

In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald Trump

ANDERSON, S.C. — A microphone in hand, Sen. Tim Scott left the podium at a recent barbecue event in South Carolina and made his way through tables draped in red, white and blue as attendees finished plates of pulled pork and baked beans. As he talked about his campaign, Scott passed Casey DeSantis, the first … Read more

Hurricane Idalia’s damage to Gulf Coast renews questions over rebuidling in vulnerable area

Hurricane Idalia’s damage to Gulf Coast renews questions over rebuidling in vulnerable area

CNN  —  When Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida Wednesday morning, it became the eighth major hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast in the last six years. And it may not be the last; Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t yet peaked, and the Gulf of Mexico has been historically warm – more energy to fuel more deadly … Read more

Biden says he went to his house in Rehoboth Beach, Del., because he can’t go ‘home home’

Biden says he went to his house in Rehoboth Beach, Del., because he can’t go ‘home home’

There may be no place like home but President Joe Biden says his is off-limits By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press September 3, 2023, 9:40 PM ET • 2 min read REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — There may be no place like home but President Joe Biden says he cannot go to his. Unprompted, Biden approached reporters … Read more

Tropical storm Gert to be absorbed by Idalia early next week | World News

Tropical storm Gert to be absorbed by Idalia early next week | World News

Tropical storm Gert is forecast to move more quickly and become absorbed by former hurricane Idalia early next week, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Saturday. A woman walks on a flooded street as Storm Idalia makes landfall(Reuters) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Gert was about 710 miles (1,140 km) east-southeast of Bermuda in the … Read more

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida

Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane before racing across the peninsula and into Georgia. The storm has since been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.WATCH: Wild video shows powerful Hurricane Idalia making landfall with 125 mph windsAccording to the National Hurricane Center, Idalia came ashore near … Read more

The latest maps, models and paths

The latest maps, models and paths

Idalia has weakened to a tropical storm after roaring into Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful hurricane. It will now track through the Carolinas. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the entire North Carolina coast.►Download the Very Local app for updates on the coming storm Please check back frequently as the WXII First … Read more

Hurricane Idalia | Real-time live blog updates Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

Hurricane Idalia | Real-time live blog updates Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

Hurricane Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches and moves through the Florida coast Wednesday. ►Tracking Idalia: The latest maps, models and pathsTRACKING IDALIA Once over land, Idalia will begin to weaken. The center of the remaining tropical system will track near the Atlantic coast from Georgia to North Carolina Wednesday … Read more

Hurricane Idalia upgraded to Category 3 storm: US weather agency | World News

Hurricane Idalia upgraded to Category 3 storm: US weather agency | World News

Hurricane Idalia was upgraded to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday as it moved towards northwest Florida, the US National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday and forecasters are forecasting it to become “extremely dangerous” before making landfall on Wednesday in Florida, US. (AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “Idalia … Read more