Greg Allen

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Mexico is defending an undocumented immigrant arrested under a new Florida law

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Mexico's government is providing legal help for an undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida under a state law making it a crime to transport undocumented workers — in this case a crew of roofers.

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With about1,500 ghost orchids left in Florida, groups sue to list it as endangered

Monday, September 18, 2023

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit because they want the federal government to list a rare orchid, found mainly in Florida, as an endangered species.

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Environmentalists want to protect a rare 'ghost' orchid as an endangered species

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit because they want the federal government to list a rare orchid, found mainly in Florida, as an endangered species.

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As Hurricane Lee churns off the eastern U.S., another danger lurks: rip currents

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Over the last ten years, rip currents have killed more people in the United States than tornadoes or hurricanes. This year has already been particularly bad with 76 deaths reported through August.

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Federal investigators zero in on deadly condo collapse cause in Surfside, Fla.

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Two years ago, 98 people died with the Champlain Towers South condo building partially collapsed. Federal investigators have been looking into the flaws in the building's pool deck.

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The latest from Florida's Cedar Key, one of the areas Hurricane Idalia hit hardest

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia's storm surge and winds thumped the fishing community of Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf coast. Most people evacuated beforehand — but not everyone.

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Hurricane Idalia is already causing flooding along Florida's Gulf Coast

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The National Hurricane Center says the eye of Hurricane Idalia came ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla. Forecasters have increased the storm surge potential to as high as 16 feet in some areas.

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Idalia strengthens as it closes in on Florida

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Idalia is expected to strengthen into a "major" category hurricane as it approaches Florida's Gulf coast. Local officials have warned residents they have little time left to prepare.

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Forecasters keep a close eye on Idalia. It is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Idalia is now a Category 1 hurricane, and is expected to strengthen as it moves toward the Gulf Coast of Florida. It comes nearly a year after Hurricane Ian devastated the coast near Fort Myers.

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Hawaiian Electric saw the need to better prepare for fires, but never prioritized it

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Maui's power company, Hawaiian Electric, is facing tough questions about its possible role in causing the Lahaina wildfire that took over a hundred lives and caused billions of dollars in damages.

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Officials aim to dispel confusion surrounding efforts to ID Maui wildfire victims

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Officials say the latest number of unaccounted for people following the Maui wildfires is about a thousand. They say they've had difficulty obtaining DNA samples from families, and verifying data.

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After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Those displaced by the fires have found temporary quarters in hotels and with family and friends. One host opened their home to 87 evacuees, most of them from one extended family.

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An extended family of 87 people took shelter at a single house due to Maui fire

Monday, August 21, 2023

In West Maui, some people are heading to the hotels and Airbnbs that have been set aside for evacuees. But others are sticking with family or friends in surviving houses on the island.

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Maui residents begin to discuss how to rebuild

Saturday, August 19, 2023

In Maui, while crews continue the search for victims of the Lahaina fire, the governor and residents are beginning to talk about how the historic community should be rebuilt.

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Maui latest: Head of Emergency Management Agency resigns after deadly fire

Friday, August 18, 2023

The official in charge of the island's Emergency Management Agency has resigned from his post after the deadly fire on Maui. The agency didn't use its siren system to warn residents to evacuate.

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Efforts to help wildfire survivors ramp up in Lahaina, led largely by volunteers

Friday, August 18, 2023

Distribution of supplies is going well, but the search for victims is going painstakingly slow, given the challenges of finding and identifying remains.

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Scientists fight to help protect the Florida coral that's dying from heat

Friday, July 28, 2023

Marine scientists say record ocean temperatures have sparked widespread coral bleaching in the Florida Keys. The extreme heat and bleaching have been deadly — killing all coral on one popular reef.

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Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024

Friday, July 21, 2023

Former President Donald Trump faces 37 counts over allegations of withholding classified and top-secret documents. His lawyers wanted the trial delayed until after the 2024 presidential election.

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Attorneys for Trump attend first pretrial hearing in classified documents case

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Attorneys for former President Trump, his aide Walt Nauta and the federal government were in court in Florida on Tuesday for the first pretrial hearing in the classified documents case.

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Judge heard arguments about when Trump's classified documents trial should begin

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump and his aide Walt Nauta were in a Florida courtroom Tuesday. It's the first pre-trial hearing on classified documents ahead of their federal trial.

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