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Ida downgraded to tropical storm

Ida downgraded to tropical storm 15 days ago

Ida has been downgraded to a tropical storm as heavy rainfall continues over much of northern and eastern Nicaragua. Its maximum sustained winds have decreased to 65 mph.

Hurricane center is changing its storm advisories

Hurricane center is changing its storm advisories 17 days ago

Spokesman Dennis Feltgren says some people have had trouble finding the information they need in the advisories, especially when a storm is close to making landfall.

Hurricane Katrina 4 years later

Hurricane Katrina 4 years later 3 months ago

Four years ago today, a Category 3 hurricane hit the Gulf Coast and, following a catastrophic levee failure, flooded about 80 percent of New Orleans.

Rescuers take on Busch Gardens ride to train for hurricanes

Rescuers take on Busch Gardens ride to train for hurricanes 3 months ago

The rafts were missing from Busch Gardens' Congo River Rapids ride Thursday as 40 rescuers leapt into the rushing waters to practice pulling flood victims to safety.

17th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew

17th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew 3 months ago

On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida, causing $30 billion in damage.

TROPICS: Depression decays into a remnant low

TROPICS: Depression decays into a remnant low 3 months ago

Tropical Depression #2 has decayed into a remnant low pressure area.
Current Conditions for 33702
Saint Petersburg - Clear Clear
68°F
Feels Like: 68°F
Wind: 8mph
Humidity: 88%
Updated:00:53 EST
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EPA: Vehicle fuel efficiency up in 2008 model year

EPA: Vehicle fuel efficiency up in 2008 model year 54 secs ago

The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gallon in the 2008 model year, marking a modest increase over the previous year.

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State News

John Travolta, family attend open of new movie

John Travolta, family attend open of new movie 15 mins ago

John Travolta, Kelly Preston and their daughter Ella Bleu Travolta greeted hundreds of fans on the red carpet Friday. The family expressed their appreciation to the community, ending their thanks with: "Love you, Ocala."

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Health News

Moderate Dems pivotal in tomorrow's vote

Moderate Dems pivotal in tomorrow's vote 3 hrs ago

As Democrats try to make sure they can count on all their members in a key Senate vote on health care tomorrow night, they've been sparring with Republicans on the Senate floor.

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