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Animals

Trooper, the dog found tied to a fence ahead of Hurricane Milton, has found his forever home

Crime

Owner of dog left tied to fence on I-75 ahead of Milton charged with animal cruelty

Investigators say Garcia told them that he left his dog, formerly named "Jumbo," on the side of the road because he couldn't find anyone to pick the dog up.
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Millie the pig rescued from floodwaters brought by Hurricane Milton

A group of people jumped into action, roping up the pig, named Millie, pulling, tugging and guiding her out of high waters and onto dry land.
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DAMAGE: Hurricane Milton's aftermath across Tampa Bay

Now that the storm is almost out of Florida, local law enforcement is starting to get out and assess the damage.
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Mississippi lineman pauses wedding bells to answer call of duty in Florida

A soon-to-be groom went from wedding prep to hurricane help a week before he says 'I do.'
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Dog found tied to fence along I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton is now in foster care

Staff at Leon County Humane Society named the dog "Trooper" for "how much he's been through" and "to honor those who saved him."
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Coast Guard rescues boat captain clinging to cooler off Longboat Key

The captain was instructed Wednesday night to put his boat in an emergency position as conditions were deteriorating due to Hurricane Milton. He survived the night.
Hurricane

Will there be a Tropical Storm Nadine after Milton? Here's what forecasters are watching

Forecasters are tracking another disturbance in the Atlantic about 300 miles from Bermuda.
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'Lt. Dan' rescued ahead of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Mayor says

The man went viral on TikTok Tuesday for refusing to leave his houseboat ahead of the Category 5 storm.
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Crane collapses in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

Crews at the same time of the crane incident also responded to roof damage reported at Tropicana Field.
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'Devastating tornado' destroys 10K square-foot building at Florida sheriff's office

Sheriff Keith Pearson said the tornado took out a red iron building that housed the sheriff's office's patrol cars.
Nation World

CNN's Anderson Cooper hit by flying object during live hurricane coverage

The CNN anchor was live on the air covering Hurricane Milton when an object came flying in.

79-year-old woman shot dead in Sumter identified; investigation underway

Historic floods leave 56 roads closed in Orangeburg County, one road permanently shut

Weather impact: Sunny, cooler Thursday weather

Local Forecast

South Carolina's 2025 football schedule is released

Bill Belichick officially named North Carolina's next football coach

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Trooper, the dog found tied to a fence ahead of Hurricane Milton, has found his forever home

Owner of dog left tied to fence on I-75 ahead of Milton charged with animal cruelty

Millie the pig rescued from floodwaters brought by Hurricane Milton

DAMAGE: Hurricane Milton's aftermath across Tampa Bay

Mississippi lineman pauses wedding bells to answer call of duty in Florida

Dog found tied to fence along I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton is now in foster care

Coast Guard rescues boat captain clinging to cooler off Longboat Key

Will there be a Tropical Storm Nadine after Milton? Here's what forecasters are watching

'Lt. Dan' rescued ahead of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Mayor says

Crane collapses in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

'Devastating tornado' destroys 10K square-foot building at Florida sheriff's office

CNN's Anderson Cooper hit by flying object during live hurricane coverage

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