West Point time capsule: Coins and medal found in mysterious box
The 200-year-old box appeared to contain only silt but closer study revealed otherwise.
‘Downtown Cedar Key is underwater’ – resident who stayed for Hurricane Idalia
At a press conference on Wednesday morning, Florida Gov Ron DeSantis said: “If you end up with a storm surge that even approaches 16 feet, the chance of surviving that…
Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?
Hurricane Idalia weakens after making landfall, but impacts from storm surge are still expected.
Hurricane Idalia’s destruction, in pictures
Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.
Hurricane Idalia: 12 hours in 80 seconds
Footage shows the aftermath of the strongest storm to hit this part of Florida in 100 years.
Hurricane Idalia: Fierce winds and flooding batter coastal Florida towns
High winds and flooding are hitting parts of the state as a major hurricane tears through.
Mitch McConnell freezes again at press event
For the second time in just over a month, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze while speaking to reporters. Appearing at a press event in Kentucky, the 81-year-old…
Florida takes stock in Storm Idalia’s aftermath
Some people weren’t so lucky and have lost more as the Category 3 hurricane, with winds up to 125mph (200km/h), barrelled through low-lying towns on Florida’s Big Bend, on the…
BBC reporter gets first glimpse at devastation in Cedar Key
The BBC’s Helena Humphrey is on the ground in Cedar Key, a town hit hard by Hurricane Idalia.
Mitch McConnell freezes for second time during press event
The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July.