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Florida

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2025
Shane Lowry seven shots off the lead at Cognizant Classic
Tate brothers' arrival in US met with 'shock, horror and trauma' by women alleging rape
Late Queen Elizabeth’s personal collection of Land Rovers to be showcased in Florida
Conor McGregor accused of sexual assault at NBA game in US civil lawsuit
Conor McGregor accused of sexual assault at NBA game in US civil lawsuit
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US police 'proactively launched' investigation into alleged sexual assault during Armagh GAA trip
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
At least 16 dead as Hurricane Milton clean up begins for Florida
'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton
Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.
Hurricane Milton rips roof off stadium that was being used as shelter for emergency workers
Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida
Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.
'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida
Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century, US President Joe Biden said.
Near-record winds of up to 165 miles per hour (270 km/h) are expected
"When you get something historical like this, you don't want to be on the wrong side of fate," one resident told us
'Evacuate now': Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Category 5 storm as Florida braces for impact
The hurricane could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene’s devastation just 12 days ago.
Flights to Orlando cancelled, but Disney World remains open despite Hurricane Milton's approach
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and LEGOLAND Florida are the only resorts due to close as a result of Hurricane Milton.
The Irish Travel Agents Association has advised Irish holidaymakers in Florida to monitor local news reports and follow any advice issued by the local authorities.
‘Astronomical’: Weather graphs reveal the full extent of Hurricane Milton's expected damage
Florida braces for another major hurricane as agency strengthens storm to category 3
President Joe Biden was briefed on Milton and said in a statement that his administration was readying “life-saving resources.”
Florida declares state of emergency in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Death toll from Hurricane Helene could be as high as 600, US official says
Death toll from Hurricane Helene in US rises to at least 93
At least 64 dead as Hurricane Helene leaves trail of destruction across southeast of US
Hurricane Helene kills 44 people across five states in the south-eastern US
Hurricane Helene leaves at least 35 dead and knocks out power for millions in southeast US
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp reported 11 fatalities in his state, including an emergency responder.
Florida braces for 'unsurvivable' storm surge as Hurricane Helene barrels towards the coast
Would-be assassin ‘left note saying he intended to kill Trump’
Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt appears in court to face two gun charges
Biden says more Secret Service personnel needed after second attempt on Trump's life
Who is Trump's suspected would-be assassin and how was a second attempt on his life foiled?
FBI says shooting in vicinity of Donald Trump 'appeared to be' an assassination attempt
Trump’s campaign reported earlier on Sunday that he was safe following the incident.
Tropical Storm Debby lashes Florida coast with potentially 'catastrophic' flooding predicted
Six-week abortion ban in Florida, described as a 'nightmare' by Biden, takes effect
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry make strong starts in Florida
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches US military drone on research mission
Florida woman shot dead by 14-year-old brother while trying to defuse row over Christmas gifts
Man killed in ‘targeted’ shooting at Florida shopping mall
Why was the US House Speaker ousted and what happens next?
Donald Trump labels Florida governor’s abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’
Drenched but alive, Floridians survey hurricane damage
Storm Idalia: One dead as tropical storm leaves destruction across Georgia and Florida
'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Idalia sweeps through Florida and heads north
Evacuation orders issued as Florida braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Idalia