Heavy rain has Hollywood residents concerned about flooding
Teri Hornstein reports preparations are being made ahead of Milton.
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Teri Hornstein reports preparations are being made ahead of Milton.
Hollywood opened two city garages Sunday morning for residents in low-lying areas to store their cars..
The flood threat across South Florida increased Sunday as an area of non-tropical low pressure began to approach from the west. This spread heavy, widespread rain into the area Sunday afternoon and into Sunday evening and Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Milton making landfall Wednesday in northern Florida.
CBS News Miami's meteorologist KC Sherman gives the weather outlook for South Florida.
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.
The Village of Key Biscayne is committing $75 million to address the infrastructure issue on the island.
The Village of Key Biscayne is committing $75 million to address the infrastructure issue on the island.
Helene may not be impacting South Florida directly, but some cities are being proactive ahead of expected heavy rains and possible flooding.
Minor coastal saltwater flooding will be possible due to King Tides.
Parts of Hollywood's South Lake Neighborhood had standing water on the streets after Tuesday morning's King Tides.
Sand brought in by high tides is being sucked out of storm drains on Hollywood Beach to make space to handle water from King Tides.
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Thursday was marked by heavy storms and flooding in some areas.
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At least four deaths in Florida were attributed to the storm.
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Miami is taking measures to prevent flooded streets ahead of a weather system which could bring a lot of rain our way.
When some 20 inches of rain fell on parts of South Florida last month Michelle Eichennerger knew it was not looking good for her in Hollywood as flood waters around her home were rising.
Hollywood is working on an interim solution to flooding issues, but some residents have doubts.
Some North Miami streets get flooded when it rains and residents want the city to do more.
Broward residents recall historic flooding of 2023 and talk about current drainage issues.
Rain fuels fear of flooding for Anna Rysedorph and many other residents in the neighborhood.
Jim DeFede talks to Jason Pizzo, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
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According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened shortly after 7 p.m. near the 6300 block of Stirling Road.
When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.
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