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Tag: Florida

Politics

FACT CHECK: What’s Happening In This Election Is Not Like Florida In 2000

Domenico Montanaro, NPR

Posted on November 13, 2020 · President Trump is challenging the results of the presidential election, which his allies have compared to the contested race 20 years ago. But there are many differences between the two.

Tags 2000 election Al Gore Donald Trump Florida george w bush Joe Biden president recount U.S. Supreme Court

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Hurricane Dorian Expected To Hit Florida Coast With 130 MPH Winds On Labor Day

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on August 29, 2019 · "There is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida east coast" on Labor Day weekend, the National Hurricane Center says.

Tags dorian Florida gulf coast labor day weekend national hurricane center Puerto Rico United States

News

23 Texas Cities Were Targeted In A “Coordinated Ransomware Attack”

Troy Closson, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 19, 2019 · The majority of attacks were against small local governments, according to the state's Department of Information Resources.

Tags Florida greg abbott maryland New York ransomware texas

Houston Matters

Texas Had The Third Highest Number Of Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities In 2018

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 28, 2019 · The report’s author cites distracted drivers and the increase of SUVs as potential factors.

Tags California craig cohen Florida Richard Retting texas United States

Houston Matters

Diversity, Fund Raising Ability, Hotels Can Help Houston’s Bid For 2020 Democratic Convention

Houston Matters / Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on December 14, 2018 · Renee Cross, senior director of the Hobby School of Public Affairs, says the Democratic victories in the midterm election can also be an advantage for the Bayou City.

Tags Democratic Party Florida harris county houston Jim Crane miami Milwaukee Renee Cross sylvester turner Tilman Fertitta

Health & Science

US Officials Say It’s OK To Eat Some Romaine Lettuce, But Encourage Checking Labels

Candice Choi (Associated Press)

Posted on November 27, 2018 · For romaine that doesn't come in packaging, grocers and retailers are being asked to post the information by the register.

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News

Texas To Receive Funds From New Round Of Restoration Grants From BP’s 2010 Oil Spill

HPM News Staff

Posted on November 20, 2018 · Texas will get $19 million, including $6 million to protect 575 acres of coastal habitat.

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News

O’Rourke A Possible Target of Suspected Pipe Bomber

Ryan Poppe, TPR

Posted on November 1, 2018 · The FBI also warned State Rep. Poncho Nevarez, a Democrat from Eagle Pass, that they had found his name and address in Cesar Sayoc's home

Tags Beto O'Rourke Cesar Sayoc fbi Florida poncho nevarez ted cruz

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Houston Non-Profit Races to Save Florida’s Bees after Hurricane Michael

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 19, 2018 · Rescue Bank is sending tanker trucks full of high fructose corn syrup to the Florida Panhandle to replace natural forage destroyed by the storm. The state’s bees play a major role in American agriculture.

Tags agriculture beekeeping Florida Hurricane Michael Rescue Bank

News

Report Projects Texas Has Over 500,000 Homes At Risk Of Flooding Due To Storm Surge

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 31, 2018 · Data company CoreLogic releases its Storm Surge Report for the 2018 hurricane season

Tags California Florida harvey houston Louisiana NOOA texas

News

Alberto’s Rains Bring Dangerous Floods, Mudslides To Central And Eastern U.S.

Bill Chappell, NPR / Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on May 30, 2018 · In western North Carolina, emergency officials have rescinded an evacuation order that was triggered by fears about the dam at Lake Tahoma. But high water levels continue to pose perilous risks.

Tags Alabama Florida georgia North Carolina weather

Weather

Alberto Moves Up The Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Coast Braces For Impact

Associated Press

Posted on May 27, 2018 · Gusty showers were to begin lashing parts of Florida on Sunday, and authorities were warning of the possibility of flash flooding. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that a tropical storm warning was in effect from Bonita Beach, Florida, to the Mississippi-Alabama border.

Tags Alabama Alberto Florida gulf coast hurricane season mississippi Subtropical storm

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Parkland Students On Cover Of Time Magazine

Associated Press

Posted on March 22, 2018 · Parkland students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School made the cover of the next issue of TIME magazine

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Music And Protest, Hand In Hand: Songs Of The Student Walkouts

Katherine Meizel, NPR

Posted on March 16, 2018 · As students across the country walked out of their schools in a show of solidarity and a demonstration for gun control reform, music — as always — was a constant presence.

Tags Florida gun control music parkland Protest shootings student walkouts

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WATCH: Deputy Never Entered Building During Florida School Massacre

Associated Press

Posted on March 15, 2018 · Police and school officials had resisted the release, saying it was evidence in an active investigation

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