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Hurricane Milton damage blamed for lower citrus crops in Florida
Citrus production in Florida is down, according to a new report. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests Florida could produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes. That is around 3 million less than what was expected.
Florida’s citrus industry takes big blow from Hurricane Milton
An updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton. The industry produced 17.96 million boxes of oranges during the 2023-2024 season, which ended in July.
Damage from Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida's citrus industry
Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
Hurricane Milton Seen From Space Station Hours Before Florida Landfall
An external camera aboard the International Space Station captured Hurricane Milton over the Gulf of Mexico on Oct. 9, 2024. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA | edited by Steve Spaleta
Hurricane Milton deals big blow to citrus industry in Florida
TALLAHASSEE - Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after ...
Polk County Schools receive $100,000 from state for Hurricane Milton relief
Polk is one of four districts receiving $100,000 from the Florida Disaster Fund for relief from Hurricane Milton.
Polk County leaders ask for patience amid post-hurricane debris collection delays
County officials attribute delays to contractor shortages following Hurricane Helene and the need for smaller equipment to navigate certain streets.
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Keeping track of insurance payouts after Hurricane Milton
Citizens Insurance CEO Tim Cerio this month responded to the reports that the state insurer of last resort was closing claims ...
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Trooper, abandoned amid Hurricane Milton and sent to Leon County, finds 'fur-ever' home
The dog became known through social media after his rescue by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who saw him tied to a fence ...
Hurricane Milton damage blamed for lower citrus crop in Florida
Citrus production in Florida is down, according to a new report. ‘You hurt me’: Former Jets pass rusher Mark Gastineau ...
Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida citrus industry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a ...