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Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands
Read full article: Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islandsOfficials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this year.
Tropical Storm Oscar disintegrates en route to the Bahamas after killing 7 people in Cuba
Read full article: Tropical Storm Oscar disintegrates en route to the Bahamas after killing 7 people in CubaTropical Storm Oscar has disintegrated as it heads toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least seven people.
Hurricane Oscar to hit Cuba before bouncing back into Atlantic as a tropical storm Monday
Read full article: Hurricane Oscar to hit Cuba before bouncing back into Atlantic as a tropical storm MondayOn the forecast track, the center of Oscar will move across Great Inagua as a Category 1 Sunday morning, make landfall along the northeastern coast of Cuba later this afternoon or evening, and then move across eastern Cuba tonight and Monday.
UN expands arms embargo on Haiti to all types of arms and ammunition
Read full article: UN expands arms embargo on Haiti to all types of arms and ammunitionThe U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to expand the arms embargo in Haiti to all types of weapons and ammunition, expressing grave concern at the extremely high levels of gang violence and criminal activities in the impoverished Caribbean nation.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves caused by it could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.
There are 2 tropical weather systems brewing, but will they impact Florida?
Read full article: There are 2 tropical weather systems brewing, but will they impact Florida?The tropics are starting to pick up for the hurricane season. The Weather Authority is currently tracking two tropical systems, one east of the Bahamas and another in the southwest portion of the Gulf of Mexico.
Storm Chaser: How Vic Micolucci documented tragedy, resilience and worked to keep communities safe during hurricanes
Read full article: Storm Chaser: How Vic Micolucci documented tragedy, resilience and worked to keep communities safe during hurricanesHere are the hurricanes that will live on in Vic’s mind long after he leaves Channel 4.
A timeline of the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the colossal failure of FTX
Read full article: A timeline of the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the colossal failure of FTXSam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of fraud for stealing at least $10 billion from customers and investors.
‘I just wanted to get off the ship’: Jacksonville passengers fall ill after cruise to Bahamas
Read full article: ‘I just wanted to get off the ship’: Jacksonville passengers fall ill after cruise to BahamasA Carnival cruise that sailed off from Jacksonville’s port on a five-day trip to the Bahamas turned into a nightmare for a lot of people as they became ill on the first night.
Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy
Read full article: Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happyGolf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball doesn't go as far for everyone from Tiger Woods to the amateur who plays public courses on the weekend.
Villanova beats No. 14 North Carolina 83-81 in OT, advances to title game at Battle 4 Atlantis
Read full article: Villanova beats No. 14 North Carolina 83-81 in OT, advances to title game at Battle 4 AtlantisJustin Moore scored five of his 16 points in overtime and Eric Dixon had a career-high 34 points and 10 rebounds as Villanova beat No. 14 North Carolina 83-81 on Thursday in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
A fishing vessel in Greenland will try to free a cruise ship that ran aground with 206 people
Read full article: A fishing vessel in Greenland will try to free a cruise ship that ran aground with 206 peopleA fishing vessel will attempt to use the high tide to pull free a Danish-owned luxury cruise ship that ran aground in northwestern Greenland with 206 people on board.
US Coast Guard rescues man who was stranded for 3 days on an island in the Bahamas
Read full article: US Coast Guard rescues man who was stranded for 3 days on an island in the BahamasThe U.S. Coast Guard says it rescued a 64-year-old man whose sailboat became disabled and who spent three days stranded on an island in the Bahamas.
Philippines tries to bring back small fish key to rural diet
Read full article: Philippines tries to bring back small fish key to rural dietYears of market pressures, lack of fisheries management and unchecked overfishing from larger commercial fishers have led to a decline in small fish such as sardines that rural coastal communities in the Philippines depend on.
Lawyer: FTX founder likely challenging new crypto charges
Read full article: Lawyer: FTX founder likely challenging new crypto chargesA lawyer for onetime cryptocurrency darling Sam Bankman-Fried is signaling that he's challenging the validity of new charges contained in rewritten indictments released in recent weeks after his client was brought to the United States from the Bahamas in December.
Democrats set aside donations from ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried
Read full article: Democrats set aside donations from ex-FTX CEO Bankman-FriedThe three primary committees charged with electing Democrats are setting aside more than $1 million in donations from disgraced crypto mogul Samuel Bankman-Fried this election cycle.
No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis title
Read full article: No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis titleSantiago Vescovi scored 20 points while No. 22 Tennessee locked down on third-ranked Kansas to beat the reigning national champions 64-50 in the championship game at the Battle 4 Atlantis.
King, Marquette upset No. 3 Texas in Battle 4 Atlantis
Read full article: King, Marquette upset No. 3 Texas in Battle 4 AtlantisJordan King scored 17 of her 25 points after halftime while Marquette held third-ranked Texas to 31% shooting to beat the Longhorns 68-61 in Saturday’s first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Cause of death released for 3 Americans found dead at Bahamas resort
Read full article: Cause of death released for 3 Americans found dead at Bahamas resortThree Americans who were found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas earlier this month died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a report from News4JAX partner station WPLG.
Prince William, Kate try to boost UK bonds on Caribbean trip
Read full article: Prince William, Kate try to boost UK bonds on Caribbean tripPrince William and Kate are embarking on a tour to Central America and the Caribbean, even as some countries in the region mull cutting ties to the British monarchy.
Ex-JEA CEO Zahn faces 25 years in prison for fraud, but first, a family trip to the Bahamas
Read full article: Ex-JEA CEO Zahn faces 25 years in prison for fraud, but first, a family trip to the BahamasAaron Zahn, the former CEO of the city-owned utility, will be permitted to go to the Bahamas next week on a family vacation. That has some wondering.
Capsized boat found near Florida; 39 people missing
Read full article: Capsized boat found near Florida; 39 people missingThe U.S. Coast Guard is searching for 39 people missing for several days after a boat believed to be used for human smuggling capsized off Florida’s coast en route from the Bahamas.
Offshore tourneys return in college basketball amid COVID-19
Read full article: Offshore tourneys return in college basketball amid COVID-19This week's Battle 4 Atlantis men's college basketball tournament in the Bahamas headlines the list of offshore events returning to the sport amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022
Read full article: Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022Just like Kesha said in her hit song “Tik Tok,” well, “the party don’t start till I walk in,” and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.
Disney Cruise Line set to require passengers to be fully vaccinated
Read full article: Disney Cruise Line set to require passengers to be fully vaccinatedDisney Cruise Line on Tuesday said it's soon planning to require COVID-19 vaccinations for most passengers 12 or older who are traveling to the Bahamas.
Fred weaker, but likely to drench Florida as tropical storm
Read full article: Fred weaker, but likely to drench Florida as tropical stormTropical depression Fred is heading for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on a forecast track that would carry it toward South Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday.
Weekend nor’easter: Rain develops and lasts until Monday morning
Read full article: Weekend nor’easter: Rain develops and lasts until Monday morningJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nor’easter conditions are out in full force Sunday. We’ll see multiple bands of rain, and a few areas may see heavy downpours. Strong winds will continue along our beaches with a north wind 17 to 20 mph and gusts 30+ mph. We do have a Gale Warning offshore and a Small Craft Advisory/High Surf Advisory along our beaches due to rough seas and rough surf. Tuesday thereafter conditions really get nice with highs in the 80s.
The best new hurricane model you may not know about
Read full article: The best new hurricane model you may not know aboutHAFS was the most accurate model to predict Cat 5 Hurricane Dorian as it hit the Bahamas Sept 2019. This model is still in development but took top place for track accuracy during the 2019 hurricane season, according to hurricane scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). The regional and global HAFS had lower track errors during the 2019 hurricane season compared to other NOAA models. In cases like Hurricane Dorian, the regional HAFS track outperformed the GFS, HWRF and HMON. AdHAFS never predicted hurricane Dorian to hit Florida while the GFS (A), HWRF (B), and HMON (C) all did.
Eta soaks South Florida, weakens as it moves away from Keys
Read full article: Eta soaks South Florida, weakens as it moves away from KeysTropical Storm Eta caused severe flooding in South Florida in areas already saturated from previous downpours. The system made landfall in the Florida Keys and posed a serious threat across South Florida, which was already drenched from more than 14 inches of rain last month. The Hurricane Warning for the Florida Keys and Florida Bay have been replaced with a Tropical Storm Warning. The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for the Florida west coast from Englewood to Anna Maria Island. On the forecast track, the center of Eta will gradually pull away from the Florida Keys and south Florida today and be over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico tonight through Wednesday.
Eta Becomes An Extratropical Low
Read full article: Eta Becomes An Extratropical LowLocation 85 miles SE of Wilmington North Carolina Wind 45 mph Heading ENE at 21 mph Pressure 29.65 Coordinates 76.8W, 33.3NDiscussionAt 400 AM EST (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Eta was located near latitude 33.3 North, longitude 76.8 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east-northeast near 21 mph (33 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed through Saturday. On the forecast track, Eta is expected to gradually pull away from the southeast U.S. Coast today. Eta could intensify a little as an non-tropical cyclone during the next day or so before it becomes absorbed by a larger non-tropical cyclone on Saturday or Saturday night. Tropics Models at 3:34 Friday Night, November 13thLand HazardsSURF: Swells generated by Eta will affect portions of the southeastern United States coast today.
Tropical trouble in South Florida. Sally is that you?
Read full article: Tropical trouble in South Florida. Sally is that you?The NHC began issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 19 at 5 p.m. Friday. Forecasters predict 2 to 4 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches across west-central and southern Florida, including the Florida Keys, through Sunday. The depression is expected to grow into Tropical Storm Sally once it is over open water in the Gulf of Mexico later in the day. It will be the 18th named storm of this over-the-top hurricane season. Sally could intensify to a strong tropical storm or even Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Mississippi/Louisiana coastline early Wednesday morning.
Isaias regains hurricane force just offshore of South Carolina
Read full article: Isaias regains hurricane force just offshore of South CarolinaThe Hurricane Center said it expected the storm to make landfall early Tuesday near southern North Carolina. Still, on this part of the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts that has been affected to varying degrees by seven tropical storms or hurricanes since 2014, residents weren't panicking. Up the coast in southern North Carolina, high winds from Isaias’ inner core knocked down trees and power lines, blocking roads. Wayne Stanley and his family came to the city over the weekend from Julian, North Carolina. Farther up the coast into North Carolina, the hurricane center predicted storm surges of 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters) when Isaias moves onshore.
Emergency order out for Florida’s East Coast counties as Hurricane Isaias nears
Read full article: Emergency order out for Florida’s East Coast counties as Hurricane Isaias nearsRon DeSantis issued state of emergency orders Friday for all counties on Florida’s Atlantic coast -- from the Keys to Nassau County -- as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas and remained on a track for at least a brush with Florida. “Our sites, because they’re outdoors with tents, if it were to get 40-, 50-mile-per-hour winds, it would just collapse,” he said. Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the county has 20 evacuation centers on standby that could be set up with COVID-19 safety measures. “We still don’t think there is a need to open shelters for this storm but they are ready,” he said. Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph on Friday and it was expected to remain a hurricane through Sunday as it moves north along or just off the Florida coast according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Hurricane Isaias churns through Bahamas as Florida prepares
Read full article: Hurricane Isaias churns through Bahamas as Florida preparesSAN JUAN Forecasters declared a hurricane warning for parts of the Florida coast Friday as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas on a track for the U.S. East Coast. Authorities in North Carolina ordered the evacuation of Oracoke Island, which was slammed by last years Hurricane Dorian, starting Saturday evening. Bahamas Power and Light Co. cut off power in certain areas for safety. A hurricane warning was in effect for northwest and central Bahamas. Isaias was expected to produce 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) of rain in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
1st Hurricane Warnings for Isaias go up along Floridas Eastcoast
Read full article: 1st Hurricane Warnings for Isaias go up along Floridas EastcoastThe 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center was the first to show the track of the storm touching the states East Coast. A Hurricane Watch issued Friday morning was upgraded to a Hurricane Warning from Boca Raton north to the Volusia/Brevard County line. A Hurricane Watch and Storm Surge Watch was added through Flagler and St. Johns Counties. NOAA WP-3D #NOAA43 Miss Piggy lands at Lakeland Linder Airport after Hurricane #Isaias mission, credit Lt Cmdr Doremus, NOAA Corps. Isaias is the earliest ninth Atlantic named storm to form, according to Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach.
System off Florida could become season's first named storm
Read full article: System off Florida could become season's first named stormTropical storm force wind gusts are possible in the Florida Keys, southeast Florida and the Bahamas on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said. If it develops, the storm would be named Arthur. Subtropical storms are not as defined as tropical storms, with its strongest winds located some distance from it's loosely formed center. They are also not a strong as tropical storms. It's not uncommon to have a named storm before the official start of hurricane season.
Lifeguards warn of strong rip currents this weekend
Read full article: Lifeguards warn of strong rip currents this weekendWhile it’s not expected dump much if any rain to our coast, dangerous rip currents are expected. The National Weather Service is reporting a high risk for rip currents Friday. With the system developing near the Bahamas, the risk of rip currents is expected to remain high throughout the weekend. MORE ONLINE: Surf forecast, live beachcamLifeguards say to keep yourself safe, check beach conditions before you go, and then when you arrive, look for the color of warning signs and flags. You can keep yourself the safest if you choose to swim near the lifeguards.
Dorian’s threat dominated hurricane season in Florida
Read full article: Dorian’s threat dominated hurricane season in FloridaTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – For Florida, the 2019 hurricane season will be remembered for a gigantic, nerve-racking scare over the Labor Day weekend. But Florida avoided a strike in September from Hurricane Dorian after the mega-storm devastated parts of the Bahamas. And with the Sunshine State still recovering from Hurricane Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Irma in 2017, this year’s season was more psychologically challenging than physically taxing for Floridians. By comparison, Hurricane Michael caused an estimated $7.4 billion in insured losses when it slammed into Northwest Florida in 2018. Otherwise, the six-month 2019 hurricane season had the smallest impact on Florida in four years.
St. Johns County artists bring needed relief to Bahamas
Read full article: St. Johns County artists bring needed relief to BahamasABACO ISLANDS, Bahamas - There are still no hotels, restaurants or electricity on the hardest-hit islands of the Abaco, yet volunteers from the Jacksonville area continue to visit the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci returned to the Bahamas last week for the fourth time with a group of St. Johns County do-gooders determined to make a difference. Luc Renaud and Benjamin Swatez, both from St. Augustine, have spent the last month in the Bahamas, visiting schools and shelters with their group called the Goodness Tour. But at the end of it all, we made it," said Nadia McDermott, a teacher at Fox Town primary. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Jaguars linebacker Najee Goode, his wife help children in Bahamas
Read full article: Jaguars linebacker Najee Goode, his wife help children in BahamasSince the documentary aired on News4Jax, others have gotten involved to help those hardest hit by the Category 5 hurricane. Among those who have brought hope and love to the Bahamas all the way from the Jacksonville area are Super Bowl champion and Jaguars linebacker Najee Goode and his wife, Jasmine Goode. "Everything that weve learned down here has been very inspirational from that standpoint," Najee Goode said. With two children at home, the Goodes felt compelled to help the hardest-hit children in the Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
'Miracle' dog rescued from Hurricane Dorian adopted
Read full article: 'Miracle' dog rescued from Hurricane Dorian adoptedA "miracle" dog rescued from the rubble of the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian gets new home. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Dog rescued in Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian gets new family
Read full article: Dog rescued in Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian gets new familyA dog who miraculously survived after being trapped underneath debris for weeks after Hurricane Dorian tore through the Bahamas in September met his new family Tuesday. (CNN) - LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, Fla. (WPTV via CNN Wire) -- A dog who miraculously survived after being trapped underneath debris for weeks after Hurricane Dorian tore through the Bahamas in September met his new family Tuesday. Miracle the dog spent weeks recovering and rehabilitating at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves. Big Dog Ranch Rescue's veterinary team started treating each condition, and earlier this month, Miracle began learning to walk again. A spokesperson with the facility said that since Miracle arrived at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, more than 10,000 adoption requests have come in from around the world.
Bethenny Frankel Spills New Details About Her Return to Reality TV After 'Housewives' Exit
Read full article: Bethenny Frankel Spills New Details About Her Return to Reality TV After 'Housewives' ExitBethenny Frankel is dishing on her return to television! They're my execution, so it's amazing to be able to take the next step in television. Im a woman, Im a philanthropist, Im a business woman, Im a mother and I just make them all equally-important, she shared. It's only fair!Tune into tonight's ET for more with Frankel, and find out how to watch more from ET's Bahamas Week here. RELATED CONTENT:Bethenny Frankel Opens Up About 'Family' Life With Boyfriend Paul Bernon (Exclusive)Bethenny Frankel Responds to Andy Cohen Saying Fans Havent Seen the Last of Her on 'RHONY' (Exclusive)
'Miracle dog' rescued in Bahamas learns to walk again
Read full article: 'Miracle dog' rescued in Bahamas learns to walk againAlmost a month ago, 'Miracle Dog' was found trapped beneath an air conditioner for more than three weeks in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Oakleaf High hosts family movie night for Bahamas hurricane relief
Read full article: Oakleaf High hosts family movie night for Bahamas hurricane reliefOakleaf High School students want you to combine a fun night out Friday with a good cause. The school is hosting a family movie night on the football field. The cost of admission: Donated items for Bahamas hurricane relief. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Friday. The movie begins at 7:30 p.m.NYC, Dunkin Donuts and Peterbrooke are sponsoring the event.
'96 Hours of Anguish' premieres on big screen at Sun-Ray Cinema
Read full article: '96 Hours of Anguish' premieres on big screen at Sun-Ray CinemaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax and Sun-Ray Cinema are teaming up for a special showing of WJXT Channel 4's documentary on the disaster in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. The film, 96 Hours of Anguish, which premiered on News4Jax two weeks ago, is making its big screen debut in Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Love & Life Foundation, a non-profit organization, which is helping rebuild the Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the Bahamas
Read full article: Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the BahamasTents are set up in front of homes destroyed by Hurricane Dorian at a luxury resort in Castaway Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)JACKSONVILLE, Fla - After Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of the Bahamas, many are asking where they can donate and which charities are trustworthy. While many groups have pulled out of the relief mission, these groups remain on the ground daily, working to make a difference. Founder Jimbo Stockton is based in Jacksonville BeachMedical teams responding to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. A foundation formed after Hurricane Dorian that is bringing tents, food, water and aircraft to the Bahamas.
Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the Bahamas
Read full article: Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the BahamasJACKSONVILLE, Fla – After Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of the Bahamas, many are asking where they can donate and which charities are trustworthy. While many groups have pulled out of the relief mission, these groups remain on the ground daily, working to make a difference. Founder Jimbo Stockton is based in Jacksonville BeachMedical teams responding to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. A foundation formed after Hurricane Dorian that is bringing tents, food, water and aircraft to the Bahamas. The group has been on the ground in the Bahamas, flying through Marsh Harbour since immediately after the hurricane.
Groups helping after Dorian
Read full article: Groups helping after DorianHundreds remain missing in the Bahamas, and relatives are concerned they were washed out to sea or are still buried in the rubble. Despite the devastation, groups from the Jacksonville area are... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
After hours of heavy rain, flooding begins
Read full article: After hours of heavy rain, flooding beginsTRACK THE RAIN: Exact Track RadarTwo big areas of unsettled weather will continue to drench southeast Georgia and northeast Florida. Today: Cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms, some locally heavy, 80-90% for Northeast Florida, 50-70% across southeast Georgia. Tuesday: Onshore flow continues with scattered showers and isolated storms 50-60% across northeast Florida, 20-30% for southeast Georgia. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s for northeast Florida, upper 80s for inland Southeast Georgia. Looking ahead: Steady to strong onshore wind with elevated seas and surf will continue along with showers, storms through mid-week.
Puppy found alive in rubble one month after hurricane hit the Bahamas
Read full article: Puppy found alive in rubble one month after hurricane hit the Bahamas(CNN) - Rescuers say they found a puppy alive in the rubble of a collapsed building, one month after Hurricane Dorian ravaged parts of the Bahamas. Members of Big Dog Ranch Rescue found the dog, now named "Miracle," on Friday in Marsh Harbour using infrared detection from a drone, the organization's spokesman Chase Scott told CNN. Scott said that Miracle was nearly crushed to death after a building collapsed, trapping him under broken glass, an air conditioning unit and building debris. Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas in early September, killing dozens of people and leaving hundreds of others missing. So far, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved 139 dogs.
Oakleaf High students packing Bahamas relief supplies
Read full article: Oakleaf High students packing Bahamas relief suppliesStudents and staff at Oakleaf High School helped pack donations for Bahamas relief Friday, trying to help those devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Their efforts started five days ago with a simple post to social media asking for supplies for Student Ambassadors for Bahamas Relief. Throughout the week they've received water, food, clothes, flood buckets and much more. "There's still more help needed," said Sonia Belgrave, math specialist at Oakleaf High School. The school has partnered with Sysco International Food Group during the donation process and the company has paid some of the expenses for several donations.
Month after Hurricane Dorian, hundreds still missing in Bahamas
Read full article: Month after Hurricane Dorian, hundreds still missing in BahamasJACKSONVILLE, Fla - Just over a month after Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas, about 600 people are still missing and thousands are in shelters after losing their homes. During a third trip to the island nation, News4Jax visited many of the same areas -- places that havent been cleaned up, like Marsh Harbour. LINK: Trusted Hurricane Dorian relief groups on the ground in the BahamasNews4Jax saw few government entities in the Bahamas and many nonprofits have pulled out. Pastor Peter Watson, with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is remaining optimistic in Marsh Harbour. "I think Marsh Harbour will return to what it was or better by God's help," Watson said.
Month after Hurricane Dorian, hundreds still missing in Bahamas
Read full article: Month after Hurricane Dorian, hundreds still missing in BahamasJACKSONVILLE, Fla - Just over a month after Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas, about 600 people are still missing and thousands are in shelters after losing their homes. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Jacksonville students raise $8K to help Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
Read full article: Jacksonville students raise $8K to help Bahamas after Hurricane DorianJACKSONVILLE, Fla - Students at a Jacksonville charter school are helping parts of the Bahamas that were devastated by Hurricane Dorian. To raise money, students at River City Science Academy came up with an idea to raise funds, allowing other students who would typically wear uniforms the option to "dress down" in clothes that fit their style for $5. Students could choose to donate any additional amount they wished. The school identified Team Rubicon to be the recipient of the funds, an international nonprofit founded by veterans. As an added bonus, Team Rubicon donations were matched by PepsiCo, allowing River City Science Academy to make an even larger impact.
Month after Hurricane Dorian, hundreds still missing in Bahamas
Read full article: Month after Hurricane Dorian, hundreds still missing in BahamasJust over a month after Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas, about 600 people are still missing and thousands are in shelters after losing their homes. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after Dorian
Read full article: Devastation, desperation remain in the Bahamas after DorianJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As the Bahamas strives to recover from Hurricane Dorian, News4Jax anchor and reporter Vic Micolucci on Monday traveled to the Bahamas to bring supplies to some of the hurricane victims. One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, Dorian razed parts of the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm. In the immediate aftermath of Dorian, Micolucci spent 96 hours on the ground with relief crews in the hardest-hit areas of the Bahamas. Though this week marks Micolucci's third time in the Bahamas since Dorian, he said the devastation and desperation still remain everywhere he looks. Although groups are bringing food, water and supplies, Micolucci said it is a difficult situation.