DeSantis declares state of emergency over Florida flooding

Worst rainfall that triggered floods in Florida is over as affected residents clean up

Although more rain could trigger additional isolated Florida flooding on Friday, forecasters say the strong, persistent storms that dumped up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) in southern parts of the state appear to have passed. Some neighborhood streets in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas still hav...

Worst rainfall that triggered floods in Florida is over as affected residents clean up

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Although more rain could trigger additional isolated Florida flooding on Friday, forecasters say the strong, persistent storms that dumped up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) in

Ron DeSantis declares emergency over floods after cutting stormwater funds

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Wednesday for five counties due to heavy flooding in southern Florida just the day after he cut $205 million in stormwater, wastewater, and sewer projects from the state's budget. Heavy rains caused by a disorganized tropical system have ...

Florida flooding puts DeSantis' delusional climate agenda in focus

Massive flooding in Florida is bringing new attention to the climate change denial of Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Republican allies.

'Apocalyptic' Flooding Batters Florida, Sparking State of Emergency and Dangerous Rescues

As much as two feet of rain has fallen on the region over the last couple of days. "Apocalyptic" flooding in South Florida caused by a drenching storm that dropped more than a foot of rain over the past couple of days swamped roads, dirupted flights, trapped drivers in their vehicles and prompted Gov.