The National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) has warned citizens that the extreme devastation caused by Hurricane Ian might provide grounds for “unscrupulous thieves” to defraud people. Based on 200,000 historical complaints received by the NCDF, the agency provided a few examples of disaster-relief fraud that may target victims. Fake charities can solicit donations under…
NCDF Warns About Potential Fraud in Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Florida’s Top Fire Marshal Warns ‘Tons’ of Waterlogged Electric Vehicles Catching on Fire After Hurricane Ian
Firefighters in Florida are dealing with a new challenge in the wake of Hurricane Ian—waterlogged electric vehicle (EV) batteries erupting in flames. Florida’s chief financial officer and state fire marshal, Jimmy Patronis, took to Twitter on Oct. 6 to warn of the increased numbers of incidents in which electric vehicle batteries have corroded amid the storm, prompting fires…
Florida’s Top Fire Marshal Warns ‘Tons’ of Waterlogged Electric Vehicles Catching Fire After Hurricane Ian
Firefighters in Florida are dealing with a new challenge in the wake of Hurricane Ian—waterlogged electric vehicle (EV) batteries erupting in flames. Florida’s chief financial officer and state fire marshal, Jimmy Patronis, took to Twitter on Oct. 6 to warn of the increased numbers of incidents in which electric vehicle batteries have corroded amid the storm, prompting fires…
Biden Claims Hurricane Ian Proves Climate Change, Despite Hurricane Expert’s Dismissal
President Joe Biden attributed deadly Hurricane Ian to climate change and suggested people “should do something about it,” despite such a conclusion going against the nation’s top hurricane expert. Biden traveled on Oct. 5 to Florida to survey the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida and meet those who had lost homes and businesses. While the president…
Capitol Report (Oct. 5): Biden Meets Desantis in Florida; FBI Says Murders Up Significantly Across US
President Joe Biden visits Florida. What does he say about damage caused by Hurricane Ian, and how is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressing Biden’s actions? OPEC ignores Biden’s plea to ramp up production and instead does exactly the opposite. It’s slashing oil production—the biggest cut in two years. How is the White House responding? The…
What It’s Like at Ground Zero: A Hurricane Survivor’s Story
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–In journalism school, professors say, “always report the news; don’t be the news.” That all changed with Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28. I hated to disappoint my old professor, but here I am “being the news,” all thanks to Ian. My husband, Pete, and I have been through three major hurricanes while living…
LIVE NOW: Trump Speaks at Hispanic Leadership Conference
The Epoch Times will livestream the Hispanic Leadership Conference in Miami, Florida, starting at 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 5. Access the livestream on this page, and also at EpochTV. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@EpochTV…
Trump Speaks at Hispanic Leadership Conference
The Epoch Times will livestream the Hispanic Leadership Conference in Miami, Florida, starting at 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 5. Access the livestream on this page, and also at EpochTV. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@EpochTV…
Looting ‘Will Get Progressively Worse’ Amid Hurricane Ian Chaos, Sheriff Warns
As parts of Florida face a long road to recovery following extraordinary damage caused by Hurricane Ian, some people have already been taking advantage of the situation and started looting amid the chaos. William Snyder, the sheriff of Martin County, told TCPalm that he doesn’t expect looters to calm down, fearing the worst. He said looters already…
Capitol Report (Oct. 4): GOP Sees Record Number of Minority Candidates; Trump Sues CNN for Defamation
It’s the hundred-day mark since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. What did the president announce as the issue of abortion gains steam ahead of elections? The nation’s highest court just kicked off a new term—and it makes its first moves on cases regarding vaccine mandates, gun rights, and voting rights. Florida continues to comb…
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