Florida

Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc across Florida on Wednesday night, causing widespread power outages as it made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County before barreling through the central part of the state. What Happened: Over 2 million residents were left without power as the storm’s...

In a recent development, Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has come under scrutiny for propagating conspiracy theories about the government’s ability to manipulate severe weather events such as hurricanes. What Happened: On Wednesday, Greene took to X and cited the...

Pop icon Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support their disaster relief initiatives in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. What Happened: Feeding America announced Swift’s substantial contribution on Wednesday. The funds are earmarked for relief efforts in...

Rosie Mattio, founder and CEO of Mattio Communications, and Jason Erkes, chief communications officer at Cresco Labs (OTC:CRLBF), both agreed that throughout their many years in public affairs and communications, they'd never seen anything quite like Florida's cannabis legalization campaign in...

As Hurricane Milton barrels through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida on Wednesday, officials downgraded the storm from Category 5 to Category 4. That’s not enough to rescind calls for residents to evacuate. For a look at how hurricanes are categorized, and what it means for sustained wind...

As Florida braces for the destructive force of Hurricane Milton, inmates in several counties are "assisting residents that are not capable of filling their own sandbags," the Lake County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Facebook post.   In preparation for the now Category 4 storm, the Lake County...

Insurance, regional banks, fitness centers, utilities, hospitals and theme parks are among the sectors that could be negatively impacted when Hurricane Milton hits Florida Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Here's a look at some of the sectors and stocks that investors should be watching...

The Miami Herald, one of Florida’s oldest newspapers and recipient of 24 Pulitzer Prizes endorsed the state's cannabis legalization initiative, known as Amendment 3, which will go before voters on Nov. 5. "For more than half a century, America has been fighting a war on drugs that most...

In the face of impending Hurricane Milton, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has refuted claims made by Vice President Kamala Harris accusing him of “political gamesmanship”. DeSantis has labeled these accusations as “delusional”, following reports that he did not respond to...

Hurricane Milton is nearing the west coast of Florida and bringing a second powerful storm to the state within two weeks. Here's the latest update on the storm, expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday night. What Happened: Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 status Monday with winds of...

Florida is bracing for a direct hit by Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, the second hurricane to hit the state in less than two weeks. With evacuation orders in place for multiple Florida counties, government officials have morbid warnings for those who choose to stay home. What Happened: Hurricane...

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward central Florida, Goldman Sachs estimated that the newly classified Category 5 storm could have an adverse impact of $150 million to $200 million on Walt Disney World’s Parks and experiences in the current quarter. This potential loss is primarily attributed...

Florida is bracing for another hurricane to make landfall this week, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene. Here's a look at the forecast and stocks to watch. Hurricane Milton Intensifies: Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Hurricane Milton is intensifying into a potential...

Florida’s Gulf Coast, still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, is now bracing for another major hurricane. Tropical Storm Milton is rapidly intensifying and is expected to hit the region as a Category 3 hurricane by mid-week. What Happened: Milton’s top winds reached 60...

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 128 across six states as of Monday. The hurricane made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread destruction. What Happened: The storm has left nearly two million customers without power and disrupted communication networks,...