'It's A Mess': South Florida Swamped With Heavy Rain & Floods Which Could Leak Into Thursday
Heavy rain quickly filled up intersections and streets Wednesday, leaving drivers a choice: try to navigate it or just turn around.
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Flood Of Trouble As Relentless Rain Fills Roads With Water Leaving Some Drivers Stranded
After several days of relentless rain which isn't letting up yet, South Florida is simply soaked leaving most of us dealing with flooded streets. There is a Flood Watch in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday night for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
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South Florida Water Management District Prepares For Heavy Rainfall
While potential impacts to South Florida are unclear, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is getting the regional flood control system ready for potential heavy rainfall associated with a tropical wave in the Atlantic, approaching the Bahamas.
Relentless Rain Causes Flood Of Trouble
Thursday morning's relentless rain has caused a flood of trouble in various parts of Broward County including Oakland Park.
Heavy Rain, Seasonal High Tides Combine To Raise Potential For Flood
What was once Tropical Storm Erika is no longer a threat to South Florida, but the possibility of flooding is still very real.
AAA Urges Motorists To Be Cautious On Flooded Streets
As Tropical Storm Erika churns, bands of heavy rain are expected throughout the state of Florida so it's important to remember to drive carefully in the rain.
Broward Prepares For Erika's Possible Impact
As South Florida keeps an eye on Tropical Storm Erika's progress, one agency is preparing to move a lot of rain water fast if it comes our way.
FIU's Web App Helps Residents Visualize Possible Impact Of Rising Sea Levels
Ever wondered whether your dwelling will be affected by rising sea levels? Florida International University developed a web app to help residents visualize the possible impact of rising seas on South Florida neighborhoods.
New Storm Water Pumps To Reduce Flooding In Miami
Flooding is usually a problem in parts of Miami due to tidal flooding.
AAA: Nearly 1 In 5 Floridians Would Not Evacuate For A Hurricane
Hurricane season begins on Sunday, but three in ten Florida residents do not make advanced preparations, according to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ survey.
New Broward Flood Zones Give Some Homeowners Break On Insurance
With costs of flood insurance hitting the roof, Pembroke Pines homeowner Susan Henderson will now be getting a break under her roof.
Obama Set To Sign Law Reversing Flood Insurance Hikes
Homeowners in flood-prone neighborhoods across the country will see relief from big insurance increases when President Barack Obama signs a bipartisan bill Friday.
Large Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Loom On Horizon
Thousands of homeowners across Florida are set to see major increases in their flood insurance costs if the federal government doesn't act to delay or cancel the rise in rates.
Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Under Fire From States
The Mississippi Department of Insurance filed a lawsuit against the federal government Friday that Floridians should pay special attention to if they own a home or may be buying a home soon.
Gov. Scott Seeks Delay To Maintain Fed. Flood Insurance Subsidies
Gov. Rick Scott is advising Sens. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., that action is needed to ward off "the potential impact to Florida's economy" of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act.
Record-Breaking Rainfall Soaks Miami Beach
The past few days have been soggy and cloudy across South Florida with serious flooding for many.
Flooding Rains Pounding Florida Panhandle
South Florida is used to heavy rain during the rainy season, but the amount of rain residents in the panhandle of Florida are seeing is almost unprecedented for a non-tropical system.
Stormy Tuesday Followed By S. Florida Heat
Keep that umbrella close by because some showers and storms are sweeping in across portions of South Florida Tuesday due to a weak tropical wave moving west from the Bahamas and into the Florida Straits.
Broward County Cleans Up After Friday's Flooding
The water is receding in Broward County but some are still feeling the effects of Friday's floods.
Changes May Boost Flood Insurance Rates
With the start of hurricane season just days away, South Florida homeowners that are in the National Flood Insurance program should know that there are changes are on the way.
Flooding Rain Pummels Miami Beach Again
For the second time in four days, heavy rain pummeled Miami Beach, stopping traffic, inundating some businesses and forcing workers at least one hotel to mop up because of ground-floor flooding.
Broward Beaches Flooding Due To Sandy
Hurricane Sandy is staying well offshore from South Florida, but that doesn't mean the area is escaping the storm's wrath, especially flooding.
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Author Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck while on stage in New York
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One of the co-defendants in the murder of rapper XXXTentacion has accepted a plea deal and will be testifying for the state.
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2022 Celebrity Deaths
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