Biden Cancels Florida Trip Due To Isaac
Vice President Joe Biden is postponing his planned trip to Florida because of Tropical Storm Isaac.
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Vice President Joe Biden is postponing his planned trip to Florida because of Tropical Storm Isaac.
Shelters have opened across South Florida including Broward County. There are two general population shelters opening at 7:00 p.m. Saturday for residents of low-lying areas prone to flooding, mobile home residents and those who feel their structure is unsafe.
Miami-Dade has issued an evacuation order for people who live in mobile home parks, unsafe structures and areas prone to flooding.
As South Floridians get ready for the arrival of Tropical Storm Isaac, the Miami-Dade County Health Department (MDCHD) is urging the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills.
She urges Floridians to report any suspected price gouging during this declared State of Emergency.
Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Broward County Schools announced Saturday that all classes have been canceled for Monday, August 27.
Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida as Tropical Storm Isaac continued to close in on South Florida and the Keys.
There are several locations across South Florida to pick up free sandbags to help residents prepare for the rain onslaught of Tropical Storm Isaac.
The Red Cross said it is ready to aid Florida residents affected by Isaac.
Tropical Storm Isaac gained some strength Friday evening as it marched toward Haiti; and ahead of it in South Florida, tropical storm watches have been issued for most of South Florida.
The Florida Keys look as though they will feel the brunt of Tropical Storm Isaac when it passes over the area Sunday into Monday.
Residents of Cuba should brace for a beating from Tropical Storm Isaac.
We need them the most during emergencies like approaching bad weather, And that's why cellular providers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint have recently spent hundreds of millions of dollars improving their networks and set-up virtual emergency operations' bunkers for all their back-up systems.
The City of Hollywood wants to help residents prep for Tropical Storm Isaac's heavy rains.
Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac, the oil companies are already preparing.
While it is looking more and more like South Florida will not be in the direct path of Tropical Storm Isaac, that doesn't mean we won't feel its effects.
With stacks of bottled water in her garage, Thereasa Bowens is ready if Isaac moves her way, through her Florida City neighborhood.
In the Dominican Republic, authorities began to evacuate people from low-lying areas but encountered resistance.
Tropical Depression Joyce is losing tropical characteristics and is now a remnant low, according to National Hurricane Center forecasters.
While it's still too early to tell what sort of impact Tropical Storm Isaac will have on South Florida and the Keys, some folks aren't waiting around.
Tropical Storm Joyce, which continues to pose no threat to land, became less organized Thursday night and was downgraded to a tropical depression.
South Florida continues keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Isaac as it moves closer to the island of Hispanola.
The explosion of social media will once again be put to the test as Tropical Storm Isaac rolls across the region this weekend. For the younger generation, connecting through social media will keep them informed during and after a storm.
Florida's State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has activated to Level Two in response to Tropical Storm Isaac.
The last hurricane to directly impact South Florida was Wilma in 2005. Despite the seven year break, many in South Florida are not apathetic in their hurricane preparations as they keep a close eye on Tropical Storm Isaac's march across the Atlantic.
Florida will require students to learn about alleged human rights abuses and drug trafficking under Maduro as part of expanded "History of Communism" lessons.
The windy conditions will make conditions dangerous at the beach and on the water.
The incident was reported on the on-ramp to the Florida's Turnpike northbound from Hollywood Boulevard in Broward.
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire when she found him burglarizing her home is expected to be executed on Tuesday evening.
The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
Florida will require students to learn about alleged human rights abuses and drug trafficking under Maduro as part of expanded "History of Communism" lessons.
The windy conditions will make conditions dangerous at the beach and on the water.
The incident was reported on the on-ramp to the Florida's Turnpike northbound from Hollywood Boulevard in Broward.
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