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A look at climate change’s impact on hurricane season

We’re almost to the peak of hurricane season. As National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted, 2021 is another active season. We’ve already had 12 named storms in the Atlantic, with another possible system over the Yucatan Peninsula. We took a look Monday at how climate change plays a role in our hurricane seasons. Experts say, […]

SWFL business owner donates $1,000 to Hurricane Ida relief

Southwest Florida is raising money for those in Louisiana experiencing the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Half of all sales at the rooftop bar in the Luminary Hotel in Fort Myers are going toward hurricane relief. That money will be donated to the American Red Cross Hurricane Ida fund. Local business owner Rick Cannon was there […]

Apparent alligator attack after Hurricane Ida leaves Louisiana man missing

An elderly Slidell man was apparently attacked by an alligator after Hurricane Ida and hasn’t been seen since, CBS New Orleans affiliate WWL-TV reports. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies said the 71-year-old was in his shed mid-day Monday when, his wife told them, she heard a commotion. Their home is near Lake Pontchartrain and the shed reportedly […]