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Hurricane Debby path and tracker: Category 1 storm makes landfall in Florida

Monday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Debby strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Florida on Monday morning, with sustained winds up to 80 mph. Winds of 74-95 mph had been forecast in areas under a Hurricane Warning in the Big Bend region.Here's... Read More.

Hurricane Debby path and tracker: Debby very near landfall with 80 mph winds

Monday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Debby strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Florida on Monday morning, with sustained winds up to 80 mph. Winds of 74-95 mph had been forecast in areas under a Hurricane Warning in the Big Bend region.Here's... Read More.

International Delta flight struck by lightning diverted back to Boston: FAA

Monday, August 5 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- A Delta Air Lines flight headed to Rome, Italy, from Boston, Massachusetts, on Sunday, was struck by lightning while in the air, according to the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The flight was diverted back to Boston Logan International Airport "out... Read More.

Hurricane Warning in effect for Floridas Big Bend as Tropical Storm Debby approaches

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Depression Four strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby late Saturday afternoon – and could reach near hurricane strength as it heads north over the weekend.Over 10 million people along the Florida Gulf Coast are under tropical alerts. A Hurricane Warning was... Read More.

Hurricane Watch in effect for Floridas Big Bend region as storm approaches

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Depression Four is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Debby later on Saturday – and could reach near hurricane strength as it heads north over the weekend.Hurricane Watches and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for the west coast of... Read More.

1 deputy shot dead, 2 suffering gunshot wounds in ambush

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(TAVARES, Fla.) -- Three Lake County Sheriff's deputies were shot, one fatally, while they were responding to a report of disturbance in a Florida home.One deputy is dead. Another deputy was struck in the shoulder and is now in stable condition. The third deputy... Read More.

Los Angeles County says care first, jails last to Newsoms homeless encampment order

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles County is choosing to continue with the "care first, jails last" approach when addressing the more than 75,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the county, despite recent pressure from California's Gov. Gavin Newsom."We can't arrest our way out of what's... Read More.

Judge sets Aug. 16 hearing in Trump’s federal election interference case

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case has set a hearing for Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. Trump is not required to attend.This will be the first time in seven months the parties will appear in Judge... Read More.

Maui plaintiffs reach $4 billion global settlement following wildfire tragedy lawsuits

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(MAUI, Hawaii.) -- Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a historic $4.037 billion settlement Friday to resolve claims arising from the tragic Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires that left more than 100 people dead, thousands of others displaced and homes and businesses destroyed.The settlement addresses... Read More.

Man dies after attempting illegal BASE jump at the Grand Canyon: NPS

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- A man died after attempting an illegal BASE jump in the Grand Canyon in Arizona, officials said Friday.The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report around 7:30 a.m. local time Thursday of a visitor who had attempted a base jump from... Read More.

State of emergency issued in Florida, 90% chance of tropical depression developing: What to expect

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A tropical disturbance near Cuba is taking aim at Florida and could strengthen into a tropical depression or tropical storm this weekend.It has an 80% chance of developing into a tropical depression over the weekend and a 90% chance of developing... Read More.

Detective says a switch just flipped before he strangled wife: Police

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(MESA, Ariz.) -- An Arizona detective has been arrested and charged in his wife's death after he allegedly strangled her and locked her body in their bedroom before fleeing the scene.John Byrd, 47, has been arrested and charged with one count of second degree... Read More.