Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida; Here’s how to apply for assistance
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — President Joe Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Florida, unlocking federal disaster assistance to aid recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on Friday. The hurricane, which began on October 5, claimed lives and left a trail of devastation across multiple counties. In a […]
How to give to Hurricane Milton
Communities in Florida still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene are now also grappling with the still-unfolding damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm crashed into a community south of Tampa, drenching counties with torrents of rain, downing power lines and bridges and kicking up dangerous storm surges. Here is some advice from experts about […]
How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward the west coast of Florida, thousands of residents are in the historic storm’s projected path of destruction. Forecasters said formidable winds, storm surge and tornadoes are likely to cause massive damage to a region just recovering from Hurricane Helene. President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support “for as long as […]
How to help Hurricane Helene survivors
Hurricane Helene has killed at least 175 people and caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast. The storm destroyed communities in several states after making landfall in Florida on Sept. 26, and brought catastrophic flooding to many areas, leaving some people with nothing. President Biden has issued major disaster declarations for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina […]
Rip currents have turned deadly this summer. Here’s how to spot them and what to do if you’re caught in one.
The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn’t a shark — it’s a rip current. About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. And more than 80% of beach rescues annually involve rip currents. Rip currents have already turned […]
How to identify rip currents and what to do if you’re caught in one
How to identify rip currents and what to do if you’re caught in one – CBS News Watch CBS News Rip currents in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for at least eight deaths since last week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service […]
A math professor teaches you how to maximize your odds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’ve ever tried to win a major lottery like Powerball or Mega Millions you know it’s virtually impossible, with the odds in the hundreds of millions to one. But scratch-off tickets are a different story. The odds are usually better than 1 in 5 that you’ll win something. So we sat […]
Northern Lights could be visible again Saturday
Topline After the northern lights treated swathes of the U.S. to dazzling displays of color from California to Florida, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the aurora could be visible again throughout parts of the country tonight. Northern lights shine over Portsmouth, N.H., Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones) Copyright 2024 The Associated […]
who’s eligible and how to apply – NBC 6 South Florida
Following Gov. DeSantis’ major announcement on funding for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), families may be wondering how to apply. The governor announced on Monday that $2.2 billion from this year’s state budget would be allocated to APD — touted by the governor as a record investment in services for developmental disabilities. The […]
How to spot a psychopath, according to the psychologist who’s spent 20 years analyzing America’s most dangerous criminals
When asked by his fifth-grade teacher what he wanted to be when he grew up, Dr Nicholas Kardaras said ‘psychologist.’ But 10 year-old Nicholas had no idea his career treating mental illness would, in 2020, lead him to sit across the table from a teenage killer who stabbed three friends with a utility knife. Corey […]