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Hurricane Matthew is slowly approaching the state of Florida, and many on the coast are preparing for the worst.
Read More »St. Johns County Prepares For Matthew
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.
Read More »UPDATES: Florida, Other States Readying For Hurricane Matthew
The U.S. National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for South Florida.
Read More »Hurricane Matthew On Track To Pass Florida, Could Still Threaten East Coast
The storm appeared to be on track to pass east of Florida through the Bahamas, but it was too soon to predict with certainty whether it would threaten any spot on the U.S. East Coast.
Read More »Hurricane Matthew Strengthening in the Caribbean
Matthew rapidly intensified overnight, and could be a Major Hurricane threatening Jamaica or Cuba by Monday. National Hurricane Center Director Rick Knabb says confidence is lower than normal on Matthew's track after that.
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