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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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Cold front to ring in new year in Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
SUMMARY: Orlando, FL, will see warmer-than-normal temperatures and partly cloudy skies as 2024 ends. While mostly dry, isolated showers may occur over the Atlantic and peninsula. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s, with lows in the upper 50s to mid-60s. A colder front arrives Tuesday night, bringing cloud cover but no rain for New Year’s Eve, when temperatures will be in the mid to low 50s. A high-pressure system will follow, causing cooler temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and lows in the upper 30s to 40s. Significant cold is expected in January, with temperatures possibly 20-25 degrees below average.
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In Gaza’s crowded tent camps, women wrestle with a life stripped of privacy
SUMMARY: In Gaza’s overcrowded tent camps, women face severe hardships, lacking privacy and basic hygiene supplies. With over 90% of residents displaced, women struggle to dress modestly among extended family and strangers, often resorting to makeshift menstrual pads from torn cloths. Basic amenities are scarce, with shared toilets and limited access to food and clean water. Many women have resorted to using old clothes to manage menstruation as hygiene products are prohibitively expensive. The situation exacerbates health risks and mental anguish, with some facing early marriage to escape their conditions. The ongoing conflict continues to profoundly affect women’s lives and dignity.
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Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83
SUMMARY: Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like *Private Benjamin*, *Baby Boom*, and *Father of the Bride*, passed away at 83 in Los Angeles. Shyer began his career in TV before moving to film, co-writing *Private Benjamin*, which became a major hit and earned an Oscar nomination. He frequently collaborated with Nancy Meyers, with whom he co-wrote and directed films such as *Baby Boom* and *Father of the Bride*. Shyer’s later work included *The Parent Trap* remake and Netflix Christmas films. He remained passionate about filmmaking until his death, leaving behind a significant legacy.
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