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In the News: India storm, Romney to Florida, Gambling bust, Obama lead, Sandy aftermath

By Kelsey Meany on October 31st, 2012 | Last updated: October 31, 2012 at 9:23 am

Tens of thousands flee as storm hits south India – More than 100,000 people evacuated their homes Wednesday as a tropical storm hit southern India. The storm had winds of up to 60 miles per hour and made landfall near [...]

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Some residents still need shelter in north Florida

By Catherine Awasthi on July 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm

One week ago, a tropical storm swept across North Central Florida, flooding many homes and sending resident out of their homes and into shelters. WUFT-FM’s Catherine Awasthi reports how the Red Cross is still providing shelter for those waiting to go [...]

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The beginning of the end to Florida’s drought is near

By UF Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on May 23rd, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 2:07 pm

It would take a long-lasting, large-scale weather event, such as a tropical storm or hurricane, to bring a complete end to our year-long drought in North Central Florida. However, an early start to the rainy season and near-normal summer rainfall [...]