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Emergency landing at JFK after Turkish Airlines pilot dies midflight

Friday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Turkish Airlines flight diverted to New York on Wednesday morning after one of its pilots died.Flight 204 was traveling from Seattle to Istanbul when it was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport for an emergency landing at approximately 6... Read More.

When will airports in Tampa and Orlando areas reopen post-Hurricane Milton?

Friday, October 11 by ABC News

(TAMPA, Fla.) -- Cleanup and damage assessments are underway at airports in Florida after Hurricane Milton barreled into the state's western coast as a Category 3 storm.Multiple airports in the Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando areas closed in the hours and days ahead of landfall,... Read More.

Hurricane Milton damage emerges after storm passes into Atlantic Ocean

Friday, October 11 by ABC News

(TAMPA, Fla.) -- The fiberglass roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, was left in tatters, a 10,000-square-foot sheriff's facility was demolished and several people were killed at a senior living community in St. Lucie County. That was among the widespread damage emerging... Read More.

St. Petersburg woman who lives across from Tropicana Field recounts Hurricane Milton: It was horrifying

Friday, October 11 by ABC News

(ST.PETERSBURG, Fla.) -- As Hurricane Milton pummeled the St. Petersburg area, with winds strong enough to shred the roof of Tropicana Field, Kristy Austin said it sounded like a "freight train" was coming through her apartment building."It sounded like the ocean was hitting our... Read More.

Judge delays University of Idaho murder trial, sets August start date

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- The long-anticipated trial against the man accused of killing four University of Idaho college students nearly two years ago was delayed on Wednesday, court officials said.Idaho District Judge Steven Hippler originally scheduled Bryan Kohberger's capital murder trial to begin in June... Read More.

Tampa hospital prepares for possible record storm surge with Hurricane Milton

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(TAMPA, Fla.) -- Tampa General Hospital put its flood barrier to the test during Hurricane Helene late last month, helping protect the facility from record storm surge.As Hurricane Milton is expected to bring record-breaking storm surge yet again to the region, the hospital --... Read More.

How to connect to emergency satellite on iPhone and Android before Hurricane Milton

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Milton is forecast to bring a slew of devastation to Florida's west coast as the Category 3 storm makes landfall in the Tampa area Wednesday evening.In addition to physical damage to the region, power blackouts and cell service outages could... Read More.

Sean Diddy Combs accuses government of leaking information about his indictment

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire talks about the music mogul’s return to court on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.Sean "Diddy" Combs accused federal agents and prosecutors of unlawful leaks in a court filing on Wednesday.Combs has been held without... Read More.

Hurricane Miltons 100 mph winds bring fears of turning Helene debris into dangerous projectiles

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(REDINGTON BEACH, Fla.) -- As Hurricane Milton churns closer, Floridians are still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Helene's devastation late last month.Debris left from Helene, still in the process of being removed, is likely to pose significant dangers as the next one prepares... Read More.

Florida resident under Hurricane Milton evacuation order explains why hes not leaving

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(MARCO ISLAND, Fla.) -- Marco Island, a barrier island off southwest Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton's anticipated landfall late Wednesday.Though not everyone has evacuated.Michael Sean Comerford, 65, told ABC News he decided to stay and watch his parents' condo... Read More.

Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(SARASOTA, Fla.) -- While it's still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said."I think for the west-central coast of Florida, this has the potential to be the most impactful... Read More.

Storm surge dangers: What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Milton nears Florida

Wednesday, October 9 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, FL.) -- Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.A dangerous, record-breaking storm surge of up to 12 feet is expected for Tampa Bay and... Read More.