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“The slower the storm, the further we might inch that track a little toward the east,” Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, said Saturday morning. “However, let’s be careful with that because Florida’s still in the cone…Florida could still see some of that on-shore flow, the high water, the heavy rainfall and also see the winds. We can’t let our guard down yet. We just don’t know. A little faster storm could still put the center over Florida.” ... Read More

The forecast track is still heading generally northwest, with Dorian 470 miles east of West Palm Beach. But first, it is expected to make a devastating impact on the northern Bahamas. Early Saturday, Dorian’s maximum sustained winds remained at 140 mph, Category 4 strength, as it moved northwest at 12 mph. ... Read More

FPL has invested nearly $4 billion to make the grid stronger, smarter and more storm-resilient since 2006. The Florida Public Service Commission mandated certain improvements, such as replacement of rotted wood power poles, following multiple hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 that left customers out of power for weeks. Grid improvements have included installation of sturdier power poles, putting some critical utility lines underground, and adding “smart” devices to mitigate flooding, which can... Read More

Pre-registration is no longer necessary. Once the pet-friendly shelter opens, guests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited, so bring only what is necessary. Pets must be accompanied by only one owner, who will stay inside the shelter. Other family members must stay at the adjacent human shelter at Park Vista High School, with the exception of single parents with children. Livestock and reptiles are not accepted. ... Read More

The city, incorporated in 1904, was known for decades as a transit point to other locations along U.S. 1 and State Road A1A, but several projects are planned in town. Developers and businesses, including hotels and retail chains, say they see merit in investing in Dania — partly because of the city’s proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the burgeoning cruise line operations at Port Everglades. ... Read More

People are so full of love and encouragement for me, that I’ve said at the end of the show, “You guys are going to heal me.” You know, they won’t let us go, at the end. It’s hard to explain. But whether it’s 5,000, 10,000 people out there, I feel these hands reaching out to hold me up. That’s a great feeling. I’m eternally grateful. ... Read More

“All indications are it’s going to hit very hard, and it’s going to be very big,” Trump said. “Somebody said bigger, or at least as big, as Andrew. If you remember Andrew from many years ago, that was not good. Just be aware and be safe and God bless you.” ... Read More

As of mid-day Friday, 15 Broward County nursing facilities awaited temporary generators to be delivered and 21 had temporary generators in place. At this time, no senior facilities in Broward County plan to evacuate should they lose power. The Agency for Health Care Administration has not made it clear whether there is a deadline or enforcement plan in place for those nursing homes and assisted care facilities that lack generators or evacuation plans prior to the potential arrival of... Read More