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AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
FEMA offers warning about scammers as inspectors begin contacting those applying for hurricane assistance
Read full article: FEMA offers warning about scammers as inspectors begin contacting those applying for hurricane assistanceWith calls coming from unfamiliar numbers and area codes, FEMA wants applicants to be aware of scam callers pretending to be associates from disaster assistance.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
Read full article: Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
Understanding spaghetti models: How they help with hurricane prediction insight
Read full article: Understanding spaghetti models: How they help with hurricane prediction insightThe spaghetti model conversation on social media often sparks controversy, leading to confusion and a lot of misinformation.
No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturned
Read full article: No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturnedCam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night.
Invest to Potential Tropical Cyclone: What do the different terms NHC uses for big storms mean?
Read full article: Invest to Potential Tropical Cyclone: What do the different terms NHC uses for big storms mean?Weather Forecasting has changed throughout the decades. Today, the National Hurricane Center Hurricane Season has recently introduced new terms for different storm categories.
Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball State
Read full article: Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball StateCam Ward was dominant again, throwing for 346 yards and five touchdowns before getting subbed out early in the second half as No. 10 Miami piled up stats in a 62-0 win over Ball State on Saturday night.
Cam Ward passes for 3 TDs, runs for another and No. 12 Miami rolls past Florida A&M, 56-9
Read full article: Cam Ward passes for 3 TDs, runs for another and No. 12 Miami rolls past Florida A&M, 56-9Cam Ward passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns in his first home start for Miami, then he capped his day with a rushing score and the 12th-ranked Hurricanes beat Florida A&M 56-9 on Saturday night.
Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17Cam Ward threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while looking cool, calm and collected on a sweltering day in the Swamp and No. 19 Miami dominated Florida 41-17 to give coach Mario Cristobal a signature victory to start his third season at his alma mater.
Coaches Cristobal and Napier will be under microscopes as No. 19 Miami and Florida open in the Swamp
Read full article: Coaches Cristobal and Napier will be under microscopes as No. 19 Miami and Florida open in the SwampMiami coach Mario Cristobal and Florida counterpart Billy Napier will be in the spotlight — under interrogation lamps, really — as much as quarterbacks Cam Ward and Graham Mertz when the No. 19 Hurricanes play at the Swamp on Saturday.
Tracking hurricane patterns: Why do hurricane tracks shift throughout the season?
Read full article: Tracking hurricane patterns: Why do hurricane tracks shift throughout the season?During the Atlantic Hurricane Season, hurricane tracks change monthly, generally following the same pattern year after year. But why?
Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering Caribbean
Read full article: Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering CaribbeanBeryl has grown into a hurricane in the Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen into a major storm as it nears the Caribbean.
Residents encouraged to prepare for hurricane season with tax-free supplies
Read full article: Residents encouraged to prepare for hurricane season with tax-free suppliesThe 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season began Saturday, and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday also kicked off.
Florida’s main power company debunks common misconceptions about outages during a storm
Read full article: Florida’s main power company debunks common misconceptions about outages during a stormFlorida Power & Light Company debunked common misconceptions about power outages so the community can be well-prepared in case of an emergency this hurricane season.
Sales tax holiday kicks off in time for start of hurricane season: Here’s how you can save
Read full article: Sales tax holiday kicks off in time for start of hurricane season: Here’s how you can saveThe 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season began Saturday, and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday also kicked off.
Jacksonville doctor urges people with pre-existing conditions to prepare for hurricane season
Read full article: Jacksonville doctor urges people with pre-existing conditions to prepare for hurricane seasonWith hurricane season quickly approaching, it is important that everybody is prepared, especially people with preexisting conditions and health-related illnesses.
Local emergency managers work with state officials to identify key needs for hurricane preparedness
Read full article: Local emergency managers work with state officials to identify key needs for hurricane preparednessLocal emergency managers are working with their state counterparts to best prepare for this year’s hurricane season.
With Florida’s property insurance market stabilizing, experts fear an active hurricane season could reverse ‘momentum’
Read full article: With Florida’s property insurance market stabilizing, experts fear an active hurricane season could reverse ‘momentum’Florida’s property insurance market is showing signs of stabilization, according to the president of the Florida Senate. However, experts fear that an “explosive Atlantic hurricane season” predicted for this year could pose a threat to that positive trend.
Save money and reduce stress: How to build your hurricane kit one week at a time
Read full article: Save money and reduce stress: How to build your hurricane kit one week at a timeAs we approach the 2024 hurricane season, we are helping you build your emergency kit one week at a time so you can spread out the cost and not rush at the last minute.
‘Explosive Atlantic hurricane season’ predicted for 2024
Read full article: ‘Explosive Atlantic hurricane season’ predicted for 2024Living in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, severe weather, including tropical storms and hurricanes, is never far from our thoughts. Even though it’s only late March, June 1 and the start of hurricane season is right around the corner, and that means the predictions for the 2024 season are starting to roll in.
Tristan da Silva scores 22, Colorado pulls away from No. 15 Miami for 90-63 win at Barclays Center
Read full article: Tristan da Silva scores 22, Colorado pulls away from No. 15 Miami for 90-63 win at Barclays CenterTristan da Silva scored 16 of his 22 points during a decisive second half to help Colorado pull away from No. 15 Miami 90-63 on Sunday in an NABC Brooklyn Showcase game at Barclays Center.
Kansas strengthens grip on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Miami grabs its first top 10 ranking since 2018
Read full article: Kansas strengthens grip on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Miami grabs its first top 10 ranking since 2018Kansas’ comeback win in a marquee matchup kept the Jayhawks firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while Miami climbed to its highest ranking in nearly five years.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
No. 4 Florida State beats Miami 27-20 to win its 16th straight and remain on track for CFP
Read full article: No. 4 Florida State beats Miami 27-20 to win its 16th straight and remain on track for CFPTrey Benson ran for two touchdowns, Keon Coleman hauled in a score and No. 4 Florida State held off rival Miami 27-20 on Saturday to maintain its hold on a College Football Playoff berth.
No. 4 Florida State faces Miami to headline the Week 11 football slate in the ACC
Read full article: No. 4 Florida State faces Miami to headline the Week 11 football slate in the ACCNo. 4 Florida State meets Miami in a matchup of marquee-brand programs that headlines the Atlantic Coast Conference's Week 11 schedule.
Hurricanes can be dangerous, but cleaning up after a storm can be even more deadly, NOAA says
Read full article: Hurricanes can be dangerous, but cleaning up after a storm can be even more deadly, NOAA saysStorm surge, strong winds, lightning and downed powerlines are all things that have taken lives during a storm, but once the storm has passed there’s another threat.
Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remaining
Read full article: Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remainingHaynes King threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Christian Leary with two seconds remaining after Miami turned the ball over with the game all but won, and Georgia Tech stunned the 17th-ranked Hurricanes 23-20 on Saturday night.
Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzy
Read full article: Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzyThe Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers are taking their on-ice Metropolitan Division rivalry to paper.
Panic buying: The unintended impact of wiping shelves ahead of a storm
Read full article: Panic buying: The unintended impact of wiping shelves ahead of a stormNo matter how many times we warn people not to panic buy ahead of a storm, we see it nearly every time a tropical system could possibly head our way.
Why the tropics are suddenly active, when June systems are extremely rare
Read full article: Why the tropics are suddenly active, when June systems are extremely rareThe tropics in the Atlantic have become very active. Tropical Storm Bret formed Monday evening and a second system is becoming likely to develop by midweek. But it’s not just active. It’s historically active in a region where June systems are extremely rare.
JEA trimming trees on Jacksonville’s northside to prepare for hurricane season
Read full article: JEA trimming trees on Jacksonville’s northside to prepare for hurricane seasonJEA will be trimming trees in an effort to keep power lines up as we get closer to hurricane season. It's also done to improve safety for people on Jacksonville's northside.
Stay prepared: How to get weather alerts during a storm
Read full article: Stay prepared: How to get weather alerts during a stormMany people pay close attention to weather forecasts leading up to a tropical storm or hurricane, but it’s very important to pay close attention to forecasts and alerts during the storm.
What to do when a hurricane threatens
Read full article: What to do when a hurricane threatensWhen a tropical storm or hurricane threatens Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, it is important to take action quickly long before the storm arrives. While long-term planning is important, there are some key things that need to be accomplished in the short-term.
What the forecast cone doesn’t tell you
Read full article: What the forecast cone doesn’t tell youOne thing most people think of during hurricane season is the famous forecast cone. The cone was developed in 2002 by the National Hurricane Center to help convey the future movement of the system and the uncertainty in the track. But there are a lot of important details the forecast cone does not tell us.
Some new satellites are about to study hurricanes
Read full article: Some new satellites are about to study hurricanesSome new satellites are about to get observe tropical storms and hurricanes up close and in-depth. NASA will be launching new weather tracking satellites later this month on a low Earth orbit.
Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four
Read full article: Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final FourJordan Miller scored 27 points and made a series of crucial foul shots down the stretch as Miami rallied to an 88-81 victory over Texas for a spot in the Final Four.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Read full article: Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds outNijel Pack and Miami hit shots from near and far against the stingiest defense in the country to beat Houston 89-75 in the Sweet 16, leaving the NCAA Tournament without a single No. 1 seed among its final eight teams for the first time since seeding began in 1979.
Le by BK grad Jasmyne Roberts, Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8
Read full article: Le by BK grad Jasmyne Roberts, Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the program’s first trip to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8
Read full article: Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the program’s first trip to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March Madness
Read full article: Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March MadnessDestiny Harden made a shot in the lane with 3.5 seconds left to send ninth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Indiana 70-68, lifting the Hurricanes to their first Sweet 16 since 1992.
Atlantic hurricane season ends with 14 named storms
Read full article: Atlantic hurricane season ends with 14 named stormsAn Atlantic hurricane season with 14 named storms has ended, leaving residents in the Florida Keys to celebrate even as others around Florida and Puerto Rico continue to deal with the damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona.
Wednesday is the last day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. The storms that left a lasting mark on Florida
Read full article: Wednesday is the last day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. The storms that left a lasting mark on FloridaToday is the last day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season and what a year it’s been.
Duval County death attributed to Nicole, state officials say
Read full article: Duval County death attributed to Nicole, state officials sayDays after Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Vero Beach, state officials updated the deaths attributed to the storm to include one in Duval County.
Nassau County sheriff reminds residents to ‘know your zone’ as Nicole triggers evacuation order for some areas
Read full article: Nassau County sheriff reminds residents to ‘know your zone’ as Nicole triggers evacuation order for some areasSpeaking during an afternoon news conference Wednesday, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said residents in Zone A and D remain under an evacuation order ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.
Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm
Read full article: Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November stormA Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Miami’s Mario Cristobal after blowout loss to FSU?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Miami’s Mario Cristobal after blowout loss to FSU?Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Travis’ 3 TD passes help Florida State rout Miami 45-3
Read full article: Travis’ 3 TD passes help Florida State rout Miami 45-3Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes, Trey Benson ran for 128 yards and two scores as Florida State became bowl-eligible with a 45-3 rout over Miami. The Seminoles (6-3, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) outgained the Hurricanes (4-5, 2-3) 456-188 and were never threatened after a 31-3 lead at halftime. Travis completed 10 of 12 passes for 202 yards before being removed early in the fourth quarter. Florida State exceeded 200 yards rushing for the fourth straight game with 225. Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke re-aggravated an injury to his right throwing shoulder early in the second quarter. He returned for the next drive but left for good after another errant pass missed its target.
Tropical Depression Lisa crosses into southern Mexico
Read full article: Tropical Depression Lisa crosses into southern MexicoTropical Depression Lisa has moved into southern Mexico a day after making landfall as a hurricane in the Central American nation of Belize and heading inland over northern Guatemala.
Former Latin American leaders urge U.S. change on Cuba
Read full article: Former Latin American leaders urge U.S. change on CubaEighteen former Latin American and Caribbean leaders have signed a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden asking the United States to remove its six-decade embargo on Cuba in the wake of devastation inflicted on the island by Hurricane Ian.