Fast-Moving Isaac Moves Closer To S. Fla.
Tropical Storm Isaac continues to race across the Caribbean, with speeds at the 8 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center around 20 mph as it approaches Florida and the Florida Keys.
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Tropical Storm Isaac continues to race across the Caribbean, with speeds at the 8 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center around 20 mph as it approaches Florida and the Florida Keys.
A very small number of South Floridians are already without power prior to Tropical Storm Isaac's arrival.
More than a thousand people were evacuated in Cuba Saturday due to Tropical Storm Isaac, according to Cuban TV.
The South Florida Water Management District has been hard at work in an effort to prevent any severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Isaac.
Twenty years ago Saturday, the city of Homestead was knee deep on debris and flood water, it's air force base smashed, and it's neighborhoods in ruins after serving as ground zero for Hurricane Andrew, at that time the worst national disaster in US history. Saturday, they faced another storm, but in much better shape.
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.
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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.
The incident took place in the area of Atlantic Boulevard near State Road 7 and Lakewood Circle.
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The incident took place in the area of Atlantic Boulevard near State Road 7 and Lakewood Circle.
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