SBA halts disaster loans after Hurricanes Helene, Milton as funding runs dry

The Small Business Administration has paused new disaster loans due to a funding shortfall caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters. FEMA aid remains available.

Florida gov. gives update on Milton aftermath
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Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, and other Florida officials give an update on Hurricane Milton aftermath.

Tennessee continues to recover from Helene
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Recovery will be a lengthy process in Tennessee as the impacts from Hurricane Helene are still being felt. Mayor Rob Mathis of Cocke County joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the storm's aftermath and those recovery efforts.

Hurricane relief workers threatened in N. Carolina
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A man has been arrested after investigators said federal hurricane relief workers were threatened on the ground in North Carolina. Riva Duncan, a former Forest Service official joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss some of the misconceptions and confusion.

Fla. residents continue recovery following Milton
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Aftermath of Hurricane Milton is still being felt across the sunshine state. FOX News reporter Bowen Kedrowicz joins LiveNOW from FOX to share recovery efforts underway in St. Pete Beach, FL.

Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years

A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.

Recovery continues in North Carolina after Helene
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Nearly three weeks after Helene swept through the Southeast, many communities are still reeling from its impacts as the extent of its devastation is coming into focus. At least 251 people are dead from Helene's devastation across seven states. Ryan Cole, the Assistant Emergency Services Director for Buncombe County, North Carolina joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to talk about recovery efforts.

NHC tracking tropical wave as FL recovers from Milton
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The National Hurricane Center released its last advisory on the remnants of Tropical Storm Leslie on Oct. 12, however, experts are monitoring another tropical system. Senator Blaise Ingoglia joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss how this would impact Florida as the state recovers from Hurricane Milton.

Fla. governor provides update on recovery
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Governor Ron DeSantis held a Monday afternoon news conference in SeaPort Manatee to detail Florida's recovery effort after Hurricane Milton. DeSantis spoke from SeaPort Manatee to announce that Florida will grant $9.5 million in state aid to jumpstart the port's rebuilding efforts after the storm.

Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry

Federal data shows Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the damage expected to further exacerbate the challenges that growers now face.

Biltmore Estate staff, guests host impromptu wedding for couple during Helene

After a couple's dream wedding at the iconic Biltmore Estate was canceled because of Helene, staff and hotel guests came together to save the big day.

Post Hurricane Milton evictions
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Major natural disasters like Hurricane Helene graphically illustrate how compounding impacts can erode housing security in the weeks and months after an event. Lack of internet access can cut off the ability to pay rent online, and those who evacuated can?t just drop off rent checks. Jobs are upended and schools close, putting childcare strains on working parents. And damage to homes and workplaces continue to exact a lingering economic toll on the afflicted area long after emergency response is completed. Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge, Landlord-Tenant Attorney as well as the founder of Outerbridge Law P.C. weighs in.

Milton Recovery: 2 million Floridians still without power
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As of 4 p.m. Eastern on Friday, more than 2 million people were still without power across Florida. The state is recovering from Hurricane Milton, which made landfall as a Category 3 storm and sparked tornado warnings across the state. Melissa Seixas, President of Duke Energy, joins LiveNOW from FOX.

If your flood insurance lapsed and then you were impacted by Helene, you may be able to renew it

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says certain policyholders in states affected by Hurricane Helene whose policies lapsed now have an extended deadline to renew their coverage. Here's what you need to know.

After backlash, Elon Musk's Starlink extends free service for hurricane victims through 2024

After facing backlash over fees, SpaceX is improving its Starlink offer for hurricane victims by extending free service through the end of 2024 to help with recovery efforts.

Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises as Florida recovers from damage

After Hurricane Milton, power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday. Here's what to know.