Milton storm surge reshapes Florida coastline
Several communities across Florida and North Carolina are recovering after back-to-back hurricanes. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in Manasota Key on Florida's west coast with the latest on recovery efforts.
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Hurricane recovery efforts continue
As disinformation and conspiracy theories swirl around the government's response to recent hurricanes, communities in Florida and North Carolina are still picking up the pieces. Janet Shamlian has details.
Arrest made after threats to FEMA officials
A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening some of those involved in hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials say the threats forced FEMA responders, who have been on the ground since Helene hit, to temporarily stop their work and relocate out of an abundance of caution. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
Is U.S. flood insurance program low on funds?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance Program, but some lawmakers are raising concerns that the fund could get overwhelmed with claims. Republican Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 24 dead
Millions of homes and businesses had no power in the days after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
New poll shows stark divide among voters
New CBS News polling shows the 2024 presidential race continues to be very close both nationally and in the battleground states. It also paints a troubling picture of how voters in each party see the country. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the details.
Florida gas stations are in need of fuel. Here's how long it could take.
There's a lot of gasoline headed to Florida, but power must first be restored for terminals to receive it.
Trump-Harris poll shows how information and beliefs are shaping tight campaign
Trump is one point closer to Harris nationally in CBS News' polling than last month, and the decisive battleground states also remain effectively even.
Fuel shortage slows Hurricane Milton recovery
Floridians are still cleaning up the devastation left behind by Hurricane Milton after it struck the state last week. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on what the area looks like and the lack of fuel that's hampering the recovery.
Why some people in Hurricane Helene's path didn't get emergency alerts
Some counties certified to issue alerts through FEMA's system did not send any when the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit, according to a CBS News analysis.
FBI warns about hurricane relief scams
Post-disaster fraud has become a big business as the FBI says it has had over 26,000 complaints with over $312 million lost on disaster relief scams in the last five years. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more.
Biden announces more than $600 million for Milton recovery
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
Mayorkas: Disinformation is "extremely damaging"
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says disinformation around the responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, border security and the election is "extremely damaging." " It causes people to lose confidence in the integrity of the election system, and we need people in positions of authority to actually communicate accurate information to the voting public," Mayorkas said.
Volunteers bring solar power to North Carolina communities after Helene
Two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines across western North Carolina, volunteers are bringing solar power to communities in the region.
Emergency communications after Helene
When critical infrastructure like utility lines and cell phone towers go down, emergency response teams from telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon step in with an arsenal of equipment ensuring first responders can communicate in a disaster zone. Here's how that's helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Fuel shortages hinder Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts in Florida
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes.
Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
Predicting, preventing hurricane-caused landslides
Hurricane Helene triggered hundreds and potentially thousands of landslides, according to federal geologists. Dave Malkoff explores how mapping out the destruction can help predict future disasters.
Floridians wait hours for gas after Milton
Florida residents continued their Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts while over one million were still without power. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 37 million gallons of fuel arrived at Florida ports Saturday, but frustration boiled over north of Tampa where a fight broke out at a pump over its long wait times. Tom Hanson has more.
Scope of hurricane damage emerges amid power outages, fuel shortages
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
Recovery efforts underway in Milton's aftermath
More than 1,600 people have been rescued since Hurricane Milton struck Florida. The storm is blamed for at least 16 deaths. CBS News flew with the Florida State Guard Friday over Siesta Key, where Milton made landfall. From above, the devastation seemed limitless, a vast landscape of twisted metal and debris. Nicole Valdes and Rob Marciano report.
Top border official debunks false FEMA claims
The federal government says it has been dealing with an unprecedented number of rumors surrounding the recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection about one of those false claims. Then, CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with further analysis.
Milton rescue efforts ongoing in Florida
Torrential rainfall, high storm surge and more than two dozen tornadoes from Hurricane Milton have left a path of destruction across Florida. Officials say at least 16 people have died in the state as a result of the storm. CBS News' Tom Hanson is near Florida's west coast with the latest on search and recovery efforts.
Satellite photos reveal destruction caused by Hurricane Milton
Satellite photos show flooding, ruined buildings and more after Hurricane Milton.
Beware the "street shark" and other common hurricane misinformation
Fake or misleading visuals, scams and overblown reports of crime have recurred after major hurricanes for years now. Here's what to watch out for.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Feds shoot woman in Chicago suburb after allegedly being boxed in by cars
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents shot a woman in Broadview, Illinois, after they said they were rammed and boxed in by cars Saturday.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.