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Helene makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane in Perry, Florida | Quickcast
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen has caused significant damage across Florida and the Southeast, leading to at least 17 fatalities, including 11 in Georgia. Dramatic rescues are underway, while millions are without power. In South Pasadena, homes are ablaze, and flooding has left streets resembling rivers. Meanwhile, the Florida Governor reported extensive destruction exceeding previous storms. Tropical storm Helen continues to affect states, prompting flash flood emergencies. In Miami, a deadly house fire claimed two lives, and police arrested two suspects following a chase and shooting. In political news, former President Trump met with Ukraine’s President amid ongoing election campaigns.
In today’s Quickcast:
Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night, slamming into Florida’s Big Bend as a powerful Category 4 storm. It soon weakened to a tropical storm and moved over the southeastern U.S. on Friday morning.
On Friday afternoon, it was downgraded to a tropical depression.
At least 31 deaths have been attributed to the storm. Eight of those are Florida: five in Pinellas County, two in Tampa and one in Dixie County.
The storm made landfall about 10 miles west of Perry, Florida, at 11:10 p.m. EDT Thursday, according to the hurricane center. Strong winds cut power to more than 1 million homes and businesses across the state, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us. Millions of customers across Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas were also without power on Friday.
The governors of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas and Virginia all declared emergencies in their states.
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SUMMARY: As of October 2023, Florida faces significant drought conditions, with 69.8% of the state abnormally dry and 29.2% in drought (ranking #32 nationally). The report highlights various counties: Suwannee (88% abnormally dry, 12.1% in moderate drought), Hamilton (76.1% abnormally dry, 21.3% in moderate drought), and larger concerns in counties like Franklin, Gadsden, and Santa Rosa, where over 97% of the area is in moderate drought. Conversely, counties such as Duval and Nassau show moderate drought figures around 45%. Overall, severe drought is absent statewide, but many areas experience severe moisture deficits.
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Former Palatka city manager accused of concealing business ties in land deal
SUMMARY: An investigation into former Palatka interim city manager Jonathan Griffith revealed he concealed business relationships while in office. The report indicated that his financial interests were enhanced by actions taken by a city Commission kept unaware due to misleading information. A controversial land swap involving “River Center” and “Port Consolidated” raised questions, as Griffith had undisclosed ties to a firm involved in the deal. Blue Crab Development purchased properties for $1.3 million, while the city transferred property valued at $1.6 million. The investigator concluded Griffith intentionally misrepresented his interests, prompting concerns about ethical governance.
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Trump taps ‘Apprentice’ producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom
SUMMARY: Mark Burnett, renowned television producer known for hits like *The Apprentice*, *Survivor*, and *The Voice*, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as special envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett, born in London, is recognized for his significant influence in television and business. Trump praised Burnett’s diplomatic skills and international recognition. The appointment continues Trump’s trend of selecting figures from television and politics for key roles. Although the U.K. is not typically a special envoy post, Burnett will focus on enhancing diplomatic relations, trade, investment, and cultural exchanges between the U.S. and the U.K.
The post Trump taps ‘Apprentice’ producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom appeared first on www.local10.com
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