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FEMA 4 days ago

Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans

Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, who previously served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy with SEAL Team 8, has led the Federal Emergency Management Agency since January.

Weather 5 days ago

Tennessee tornado cleanup faces a long road to completion

A strong EF-3 tornado ripped apart Selmer, Tennessee early last month, creating millions in damages that could take up to a year to repair.

Weather May 2

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Disasters May 1

Popular North Carolina destinations still working to recover from Hurricane Helene's impact

Western North Carolina is still recovering from Hurricane Helene's havoc, but the town of Lake Lure aims to have debris cleared this summer with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers.

Politics April 29

After Hurricane Helene, Virginia couple welcomes new home built by volunteers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins an elderly couple who were survivors of Hurricane Helene as they attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly built home.

Hurricanes April 29

North Carolina town destroyed by Hurricane Helene hoping to welcome tourists back by midsummer

Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled the area in September 2024.

Washington Nationals April 26

Nationals grounds crew member nearly falls victim to tarp monster during weather delay

At least one member of the Washington Nationals grounds crew was nearly gobbled up by a tarp as it was being rolled onto the infield as rain fell in the first inning.

Hurricanes April 15

Hurricane Helene cleanup in East Tennessee faces stiff deadline

Crews aim to remove remaining Hurricane Helene debris from Tennessee waterways before water levels hit yearly peak.

Hurricanes April 10

NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

Travel April 9

Iconic Masters landscape at Augusta National altered with fewer trees following hurricane

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, lost hundreds of trees following the destruction from Hurricane Helene last fall, with players commenting on it ahead of the Masters start this week.

Missouri April 7

16-year-old firefighter in Missouri killed in line of duty

Missouri volunteer firefighter Chevy Gall, 16, was responding to a water rescue when he was injured in a car wreck and died in the line of duty.

Illinois April 6

Family says vehicle hit by lightning on highway sounded like a gunshot

An Illinois family's vehicle was struck by lightning while driving on a highway, which they described to deputies as sounding like a gunshot.

Fox News Flash March 29

Hurricane Helene survivor endorses Trump admin's plan to nix FEMA after storm devastated Southeast

North Carolina resident Mona Roper said she supports the Trump administration's plan to eliminate FEMA, calling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's changes "promising."

Weather March 28

Tornado Alley shifts to the Southeast, storm shelters become more popular

A shift in tornadic activity in the last 35 years puts population center in the Southeast in the bullseye of what some researchers called a new Tornado Alley.

Weather March 15

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Tampa Bay Rays March 13

Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'

The Tampa Bay Rays had until March 31 to submit paperwork to take the next step toward a $1.3 billion stadium and redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg.

FEMA March 11

Trump's FEMA faces reckoning as more staff fired in 'political bias' scandal: GOP lawmaker

FEMA said it fired three more employees after an investigation into allegations that houses in a hurricane disaster zone were skipped over because they displayed Trump signage.

Australia March 7

Cyclone Alfred weakens as it closes in on Australia's east coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low weather system Saturday as it closed in on Brisbane, Australia. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated, and one remains missing.

Weather March 1

'Must be stopped': Dems say over 800 fired from top weather agency amid DOGE audits

Hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were reportedly laid off this week as part of DOGE's federal workforce cuts.

Travel February 21

JetBlue Vacations says weather won't rain on its customers' parade

Travelers can get reimbursed for their trip if they experience significant rainfall through a new partnership between JetBlue Vacations and WeatherPromise.

Entertainment February 19

Country singer Eric Church building homes for families displaced by Hurricane Helene

Eric Church, who released the song "Darkest Hour" last fall, which benefits Hurricane Helene victims, is now working to build homes for those displaced by the natural disaster in North Carolina.

Kentucky February 17

Kentucky mother, 7-year-old daughter among dozen dead from flooding

A mother and her 7-year-old daughter are among at least a dozen people dead in Kentucky after severe flooding struck the state, officials said on Sunday.

Weather February 16

Southeast met with dangerous flooding while Northeast braces for snowstorms

The Southeastern U.S. faced heavy rains and dangerous flooding on Saturday, as much of the East was impacted by renewed harsh and soggy weather.

Fox News Flash February 10

Secretary Duffy tours Helene damage, says residents feel 'forgotten' after historic storm

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy surveyed the damage left by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee, vowing to provide the necessary resources for communities to rebuild.

Camping-Hiking February 6

Hikers on tallest mountain in Northeast rescued from whiteout snowstorm at 5,000 feet

Two experienced hikers were rescued from the tallest mountain in the Northeast after a whiteout snowstorm stranded them at about 5,000 feet on Sunday.

Pennsylvania February 2

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes annual winter weather prediction

Thousands gathered at a chilly Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Sunday for the 138th prognostication, on Groundhog Day 2025.

Politics February 1

Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil: 'Come and take it'

Groundhog Day is more than a holiday in Pennsylvania, as Gov. Josh Shapiro defended Punxsutawney Phil against overtures from PETA to retire the rodent.

JD Vance January 28

JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president

Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was his first official trip as vice president.

North Carolina January 27

Trump's visit to small-town North Carolina brings hope to hurricane survivors who lost everything

North Carolina locals speak with Fox News Digital about their hopes that the Trump administration will bring more assistance to those who lost everything in Hurricane Helene.

JD Vance January 26

JD Vance 'fulfilling his promise' with first trip as vice president to hurricane-damaged Virginia town

JD Vance is “fulfilling his promise" to American voters as he makes his first trip as vice president to Damascus, Virginia, on Monday to visit hurricane-impacted areas.