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Explosion and Black Smoke Reported at Chemical Plant
August 31, 2017 -
As water began to recede in some parts of flood-ravaged Houston and as Harvey, now a tropical depression, shifted its wrath to the Beaumont-Port Arthur area of Texas, there were reports early Thursday that a chemical plant at risk of exploding had done just that. There were two explosions at the Arkema plant in Crosby, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Houston, around 2 ... Read more
These Celebrities have already helped raise over $8 million for Houston Flood Victims
August 31, 2017 - Houston may not be known as an entertainment capital. But it has, in one way or another, launched or advanced the careers of some of America's biggest stars. And now, as floodwaters continue to devastate the city, many of these celebs are responding with substantial aid pledges. Houston's most famous native daughter is Beyoncé. In an exclusive statement to th... Read more
Hurricane Irma is one of most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever: What we know
September 6, 2017 - As a Category 5 with sustained winds of 185 miles per hour, Irma now ranks among the most powerful hurricanes (as measured by wind speed) ever recorded. On Wednesday, the fierce storm hit the leeward (i.e. northeastern) Caribbean islands, moving through Barbudaand St. Martin. The New York Times reports widespread damage to property, homes, and infra... Read more
Power Outages Persist For Millions In Florida, Georgia And Carolinas After Irma
September 14, 2017 - More than 4 million customers in Florida and other states hit by Hurricane Irma remain without electricity, complicating efforts to recover from the huge and intense storm. Some areas also lack water service or are under a mandatory boil water order. The most outages are in Florida, where nearly 3.8 million accounts don't have power — around 36 percent of the state's... Read more
Cher and Future Walk into a Gap Commercial
September 14, 2017 -
We’re not quite exactly sure what’s going on in this commercial. But Cher and Future (aka Black Meryl Streep face) are both rocking overpriced Gap denim, sitting on bleach-white stairs, and singing “Everyday People.” Sort of. I will give it to the Gap, it’s pretty much the only store that has extra-long jeans that actually fit correctly. Eve... Read more
Kenneka Jenkins Found Dead Inside A Freezer In Chicago But What Happened?
September 14, 2017 - In Chicago, a 19-year-old woman was found dead inside of a freezer at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Sunday morning. Keeneka Jenkins attended a party Friday night at the hotel and was last seen on Saturday morning. After 1:15 pm she was reported missing. According to the family, police told them that their daughter walked into the freezer when she was heavily intoxicated. ... Read more
IRMA: Residents look for 'sense of normal' after Irma
September 16, 2017 - Days after Hurricane Irma pummeled the Sunshine State, there is a combination of optimism and frustration for state residents. Hundreds of thousands of Bay area residents are spending another day without power, for example. TECO has restored power to many of its customers, but about 191,000 remained in the dark Wednesday. Duke Energy has nearly a half-million customers wit... Read more
How to end homelessness? Tampa Bay area nonprofits bring fresh, new approaches
September 24, 2017 - Directors of Tampa Bay area nonprofit organizations are on the front lines of the local effort to end homelessness. From developing urban rest stops and locations for people to fill water bottles to expanding mental health programming, local charities are stepping up in innovative ways to confront the issue. Below are just a few of organizations led by visionarie... Read more
First grader told to stand after kneeling during Pledge of Allegiance
September 30, 2017 - PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - A first grader in Pasco County chose to take a knee during the Pledge of Allegiance, and his mother is upset with how the teacher, the school and the Pasco County school district responded. At school on Monday, a local first grader went down on one knee during the Pledge of Allegiance, he was then told by his teacher to stand up and stop it, ... Read more
Florida Attorney General doesn't want O.J. Simpson to move to her state
October 3, 2017 -
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi does not want O.J. Simpson to return to the Sunshine State once he's released from prison. Bondi said the former football star would burden local law enforcement and could risk the safety of Floridians. "Floridians are well aware of Mr. Simpson's background, his wanton disregard for the lives of others, and of his scofflaw attitude wi... Read more