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Looking for answers after non-flood zones flooded across Tampa Bay area
SUMMARY: Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay, particularly Forest Hills, are struggling to recover from unprecedented flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, despite being outside designated flood zones. Residents were shocked by the severity of the flooding, as they had never experienced such conditions before. The area is classified as Zone X, with a low annual flooding risk, leading many homeowners to lack flood insurance. City officials believe the flooding resulted from a malfunctioning pump, which lacked a backup generator. A community meeting is planned for residents to seek answers and solutions, highlighting ongoing concerns about overlooked neighborhoods and flooding.
Flooding reached non-flood zones across Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Milton, including Zone X zones, with a 1 in 500 chance of flooding.
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Central Florida to be colder than normal with parade of fronts. Here’s what to expect
SUMMARY: A series of cold fronts will impact Central Florida over the next two weeks, resulting in temperatures colder than normal. This week, high pressure will bring cooler, drier winds with daytime highs in the mid to upper 60s and nighttime lows in the low to mid 40s. A front arriving late Friday will drop weekend temperatures further, with Saturday highs around 10 degrees below normal, reaching the low to mid 60s and potential frost overnight. Next week starts warmer but will see another cold front, bringing highs back into the mid to upper 50s and possibly freezing temperatures by next weekend.
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Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’
SUMMARY: Jimmy Carter’s recent passing revived discussions about his controversial decision to boycott the 1980 Moscow Olympics, a choice that denied hundreds of athletes their Olympic dreams and is viewed as a significant political misstep. The boycott, fueled by U.S. disapproval of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, received broad support from the U.S. Olympic Committee. Many athletes, like Edwin Moses and Jesse Vassallo, have shared their feelings of loss over missed opportunities. The repercussions lingered, impacting future Olympics, and underscoring the ongoing politicization of sports, particularly with current tensions surrounding Russia and its actions in Ukraine.
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Social media ban for minors now in effect in Florida
SUMMARY: Florida has enacted one of the strictest social media bans for minors, prohibiting children under 14 from having accounts and requiring parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. This law, supported by parents, targets social media features deemed harmful, like infinite scrolling. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizes it’s about addressing addictive functionalities rather than regulating speech. Platforms must enforce the rules, with penalties for noncompliance, and parents can sue. Mental health educators warn of risks like anxiety and low self-esteem in teens, while supporters cite concerns about predators targeting children. The law’s implementation awaits a preliminary court decision in February.
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