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Hurricane Milton intensified to a powerful Category 5 hurricane on Monday, having rapidly strengthened from a Category 2 in only a few hours—but could it reach Category 6? Wind speeds reached up to 180 mph on Monday, and although the…

A newly elected Florida councilman who previously said public safety was his main priority has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Lance Green, who won his primary race and secured his District 4 seat on the Port Orange…

New Yorkers on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could now qualify for an extra $500 monthly. New York Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday that the city is launching a “Money in Your Pockets” initiative in 20 neighborhoods to…