Fifth Tourist Drowns in Panama City Beach Waters in Four Days
A fifth tourist has drowned in Panama City Beach waters in just four days as officials beg beachgoers to “please stay out of the water.”
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Illegal Alien Accused of Spying on Girls in Bathroom at Mississippi Walmart
An illegal alien is accused of spying on girls by looking under stalls in a Walmart bathroom in D’Iberville, Mississippi.
VIDEO: Storm Finn Threatens Americans with Dangerous Weather in Plains, Midwest, and Gulf Coast
Americans are bracing for a dangerous storm system moving across the central Plains to the Midwest and heading toward the Gulf Coast.
‘Incredible’ Storm Surge: Videos Show Devastating Impact of Hurricane Idalia
Videos showcase Hurricane Idalia’s impact on the Sunshine State as it has made its way up to Florida’s Big Bend and now moves into Georgia.
Hurricane Idalia Could Worsen Gas Prices as It Barrels Toward the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Idalia’s effects could go beyond power outages and general storm damage, as it could worsen gas prices.
Deadly Bacterium Declared ‘Locally Endemic’ Along Part of Gulf Coast
The CDC discovered a bacterium that causes a disease with a roughly 50% fatality rate living in soil and stagnant water along part of the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Ida May Be ‘Worst Case Scenario’ for Louisiana and Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Ida has become stronger and the National Hurricane Center said it will grow to a category three, or major hurricane, prior to its expected landfall near New Orleans.
PHOTOS: Downgraded Tropical Storm Sally Lashes Gulf Coast with Wind, Rain
Hurricane Sally has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but it is battering the Gulf Coast with high winds and torrential rain, making it still a “catastrophic and life-threatening” flood event, according to the National Hurricane Center.
VIDEO: Two Tropical Storms Could Hit the Gulf Coast in Double Threat
Two tropical storms are making their way across the Caribbean, headed for a historic double-threat if it makes landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to a video.
Lawyer Accused of Defrauding BP Oil Spill Settlement Hosts Biden Fundraiser
Former Vice President Joe Biden attended a fundraiser hosted by a high-profile trial lawyer, once accused of defrauding the settlement allotted for BP’s Gulf Coat oil spill, during a recent swing through Texas.
Tropical Storm Barry Upgraded to Category 1 Hurricane
Officials said they have upgraded Tropical Storm Barry to a Category 1 hurricane Saturday morning after it exhibited maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.
Evacuations Ordered as Tropical Storm Barry Floods Parts of LA
Almost 10,000 residents in Louisiana have been given a mandatory evacuation order as Tropical Storm Barry swells the Mississippi River to historic levels.
Gov. Rick Scott Warns: Hurricane Michael ‘Worst Storm’ Panhandle Has Seen in 100 Years
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday warned Hurricane Michael is the “worst storm” that the Florida Panhandle has seen in 100 years.
Gulf Coast States Declare State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Gordon
Multiple states along the Gulf Coast declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Gordon, which is expected to strengthen and potentially hit the region as a hurricane Tuesday night.
Four States Declare ‘State of Emergency’ as Tropical Storm Nate Approaches
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Four states have declared a “state of emergency” as the Gulf Coast prepares to be hit by Tropical Storm Nate.
CA High-Speed Rail Contractor Gets 18% Raise After Missing Completion Date
California High-Speed Rail agreed to increase payments to its construction manager by 18 percent after failing to complete its first 32-mile section within the seven-year deadline.
NAACP Wants to Make Sure Minority Neighborhoods Get Equal Funding for Harvey Recovery
NAACP interim President Derrick Johnson said Tuesday that he wants to make sure minority neighborhoods get equal funding for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts after the storm caused major destruction along the Gulf Coast.
Harvey Hits Oil Industry: 16 Percent of U.S. Refinery Capacity Cut Off
More than half of the domestic oil refinery capacity is on the Gulf Coast where operations are threatened by tropical storm Harvey.
Mosquito Hunters Preparing for Zika Virus Outbreak in U.S.
Local mosquito control departments in the Gulf Coast will be the front lines of the fight against the Zika virus in the United States, reports Wired magazine.
