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Patrick Verwey, who lost his home in the storm, was one of hundreds of residents who returned to the city on Sunday to take a look at the damage.
Read More »After Matthew, Jacksonville Beach Residents Regroup, Collect Pier Pieces
Hurricane Matthew Likely To Cost Florida Millions In Beach Restoration
While Hurricane Matthew didn't ravage Florida's coast as a series of storms did a dozen years ago, it collapsed dunes, washing away sand that protected buildings and roads during storms, and will likely require the spending of millions of dollars on beach restoration projects.
Read More »‘Not going to take any chances’: Hurricane menaces Florida
Hurricane Matthew is the most powerful storm to threaten the U.S. Atlantic coast in more than a decade.
Read More »St. Johns County Prepares For Matthew
Hurricane Matthew is slowly approaching the state of Florida, and many on the coast are preparing for the worst.
Read More »Scott Says Hurricane “Is Going To Kill People”
With the first feeder bands from powerful Hurricane Matthew sweeping Thursday morning across southern Florida, Gov. Rick Scott advised people who live in evacuation areas not to wait. “If you’re watching and in an evacuation area, get out. Don’t take a chance,” Scott said after a briefing at the state …
Read More »Putnam County Boat Owners Prepare for Hurricane Matthew
The Putnam County School District announced Wednesday that all schools are closed Thursday and Friday.
Read More »Photos: Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew has made its way over Haiti and Cuba and is approaching the Bahamas and Florida with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Read More »Oaks Mall Experiencing Continued Power Outages
The Oaks Mall has been experiencing several power outages over the past seven months. Businesses are concerned about how much longer they will occur and how many more customers they will lose.
Read More »North Central Florida Prepares As Matthew Strengthens
North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
Read More »Local Residents Concerned For Haiti
As Matthew damages Haiti, Gainesville residents are concerned for its infrastructure. A big concern are the opportunities for floods and mudslides.
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