But one politician believes he has a unique solution: Declare St. Lucie County a disaster area as if it had been hit by, well, a hurricane. ...more

March 2, 2009

Ten days after Hurricane Ike, this devastated beach town reopened to residents Wednesday with stern warnings about what still lurks on the island - rotting cattle carcasses, snakes and swarms of mosquitoes - and what isn't there: drinking water, reliable electricity, medical care or sewer service. ...more

September 25, 2008

Neighboring Okeechobee was one of four counties declared major disaster areas Sunday by President George W. Bush in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, but it's unlikely that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will help any homeowners in Highlands County. ...more

August 26, 2008

Beth Bronson said Monday she's determined not to have her trip ruined as the second severe storm in two weeks approached a Texas Gulf Coast vacation hotspot at the height of tourist season. ...more

August 5, 2008

Stunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and the South, killing at least 22 people in three states and leaving a trail of destruction and stories of loss. ...more

May 12, 2008