Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
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More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Hurricane Milton is now blamed for at least 11 deaths but that number is expected to climb as search efforts continue. More than three million homes and businesses are in the dark as crews race to restore electricity and there are concerns in flooded areas that the water could continue to rise for days. Ryan Hughes talked to people from our area who survived the storm.
Hurricane Milton is responsible for at least 11 deaths and officials say that number will likely go even higher. Hundreds of homes were damaged hours before Milton made landfall because of an outbreak of powerful tornadoes across the state. Ryan Hughes talked to several people from our area who now live in Florida, who called this storm one of the scariest they've ever been through.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is in the NEXT Weather Sphere to explain storm surge and why Hurricane Milton could be so dangerous for parts of Florida.
As Hurricane Milton expects to make landfall, families living in Florida hunker down while loved ones back in Philadelphia hope to stay in touch.
As time ticks towards Hurricane Milton making landfall, families living in Florida are hunkering down. Loved ones back in the Philadelphia area are hoping to stay in touch as the storm moves through. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
The Philadelphia region can expect more seasonable fall temperatures this week.
A couple from Wilmington, Delaware, had to postpone their wedding after both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton upended their plans to get married in Tampa, Florida.
A beautiful, seasonable October stretch is underway in our area this week with seasonably mild temperatures in the forecast again on Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A group of businesses in South Jersey are coming together to help victims of Helene as Hurricane Milton races towards Florida.
Airports in Florida are shutting down ahead of Hurricane Milton. Nikki DeMentri reports at Philadelphia International Airport where travel is already being impacted by Milton.
As Hurricane Milton races towards Tampa Bay, many communities are still reeling from the last storm. A group of businesses in South Jersey are coming together to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Ryan Hughes explains how you can also help.
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
Philadelphia International Airport was busy Monday, and many travelers were seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton.
Travelers who landed at Philadelphia International Airport from Florida shared why they decided to escape the path of Hurricane Milton, which has grown into a Category 5 storm.
Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
Volunteers in Delaware County are launching a grassroots effort to help those affected. They’re collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina. Madeleine Wright talked with organizers hoping to make a lasting impact.
Fury Basso-Davis, a Philadelphia native, was at school in Warren Wilson College in North Carolina when Hurricane Helene devastated the region.
A community in Toughkenamon, Chester County stepped up to help those in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene.
We are so proud of a community in Chester County stepping up to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. They’ve been collecting supplies for those struggling in western North Carolina. Madeleine Wright talked to volunteer pilots in Toughkenamon, Chester County delivering those supplies.
Large swells from Hurricane Kirk are expected to reach the U.S. East Coast this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
Friday is National Coming Out Day, dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Three Philadelphia-area women share their stories of suffering, healing and hope after years of domestic violence.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
St. Francis of Assisi School will continue classes at the old Saint Kevin School building in Delaware County next week after a fire destroyed the Catholic school earlier this week.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
Friday is National Coming Out Day, dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Three Philadelphia-area women share their stories of suffering, healing and hope after years of domestic violence.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
Friday is National Coming Out Day, dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
St. Francis of Assisi School will continue classes at the old Saint Kevin School building in Delaware County next week after a fire destroyed the Catholic school earlier this week.
The Scrapple and Apple Festival kicks off at Reading Terminal Market on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
New Jersey leaders are proposing new rules to raise houses at risk of flooding but are being met by opposition fearing it will be too costly.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife La'Quetta pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of physical abuse.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A high school football game between Coatesville and Downingtown East was canceled after a school bus was struck by gunfire.
Matvei Michkov and the power play and the goaltending. Here are three storylines to watch as the Flyers begin the 2024-25 season.
The Philadelphia Phillies ended a third straight October without a World Series championship. So where do they go next?
AJ Evans released "Get Up, Go Vote" on streaming platforms to encourage voters to make their voices heard.
The mural, "Luminaries: The Coronation," celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumna: Jilly from Philly.
Philadelphia's own R&B and Soul group The Stylistics return to Carnegie Hall in New York this Friday after their first performance more than 50 years ago.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Friday, Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. A day dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community. It also kicks off Philly's OurFest weekend. Here's how the area is celebrating.
After a CBS News Philadelphia report about a Ticketmaster hack, some people questioned the security surrounding transferring tickets. Now, we're learning you might have to verify a transfer before you send off the tickets.
Police said a stolen vehicle was spotted in Eddystone, a few miles from Tinicum Township, and the driver fled. The person then crashed into another car on Route 291 and Wanamaker Avenue, according to police. Authorities haven't released the name of either driver involved.
A Coatesville, Pennsylvania school bus full of students was hit by gunfire after a group of four people tried to shoot a student who was getting off the bus, officials in Chester County said Friday.
Nearly 200 schools in Philadelphia were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination, according to a letter to parents from the School District of Philadelphia.