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Florida researchers bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them

Florida researchers bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them

University of Miami scientists are working to save an endangered coral species from extinction by bringing them ashore

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Pilots in Florida Ahead of Earnings Report

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Pilots in Florida Ahead of Earnings Report

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Pilots in Florida Ahead of Earnings Report

Federal Student Loan Defaults Reach Record High, Impacting Millions of Borrowers

Federal Student Loan Defaults Reach Record High, Impacting Millions of Borrowers

The number of federal student loan borrowers in default has reached a record 9.5 million, surpassing the previous high of 8 million recorded in December 2019. This increase follows the expiration of pandemic-era repayment protections and a shift away from Biden-era repayment and forgiveness programs under the Trump administration. The total federal student loan debt stands at approximately $1.7 trillion, with $233.3 billion currently in default. California, Florida, Texas, and New York account for a significant portion of borrowers with high debt balances, with California alone having 142,100 borrowers owing more than $200,000 each. The data highlights the widespread nature of student loan burdens across the U.S., with substantial debt existing in every state.

Tropical Storm Bertha Prompts Watches and Warnings in Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha Prompts Watches and Warnings in Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting the National Hurricane Center to issue watches and warnings for parts of the Gulf Coast. As of the latest advisory, Bertha has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is nearly stationary. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana to the Alabama/Florida border, while a Tropical Storm Watch extends west to Morgan City, Louisiana. The storm is expected to strengthen slightly over the next few days, with potential impacts including storm surges and heavy rainfall.

Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Gulf Coast, Threatens Heavy Rainfall and Storm Surges

Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Gulf Coast, Threatens Heavy Rainfall and Storm Surges

Tropical Storm Bertha has intensified as it nears the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As of the latest advisory, the storm is located approximately 110 miles south-southwest of Panama City and 170 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama, moving northwest at 5 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph. The NHC has issued a tropical storm warning for areas from the Alabama/Florida border to the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish border in Louisiana. A tropical storm watch is also in effect for parts of Florida and Louisiana, including metropolitan New Orleans. The storm is expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain, with some areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches, posing a risk of flash flooding. Storm surges of 1 to 4 feet are anticipated along various parts of the Gulf Coast.

High Chance of Tropical Cyclone Formation in Gulf of Mexico

High Chance of Tropical Cyclone Formation in Gulf of Mexico

A developing weather system in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) [Newsweek, 19 Jul 2026]. The system, currently classified as Tropical Depression Two, is producing concentrated showers and thunderstorms near its center. Exceptionally warm sea-surface temperatures, ranging from the mid to upper 80s °F (29-31 °C), are 2-4 degrees above historical averages, creating favorable conditions for further development. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the disturbance to assess its organization and intensity. The system is expected to move slowly, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding to parts of Florida and neighboring states over the coming days.

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Storm Surge

Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Storm Surge

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is forecast to impact the northern Gulf Coast over the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is currently located in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, approximately 125 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Bertha is moving northwest at a slow pace of 2 mph and is expected to approach southeastern Louisiana by late Wednesday. The storm is projected to bring heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and a potentially life-threatening storm surge to parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected along the immediate coast, with isolated amounts reaching up to 8 inches. Tornadoes and tropical-storm-force winds are also possible in the affected areas.

Tropical Storm Bertha to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is currently located 90 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (96.5 km/h). The storm is moving northwest at 5 mph (8 km/h) and is expected to weaken as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Heavy rainfall and potential flooding are forecasted from western Florida to Louisiana, with 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) of rain expected, and localized areas receiving higher amounts. A tropical storm warning is in effect from the Florida-Alabama border to the Terrebonne-Lafourche Parish Line in Louisiana. Authorities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida are distributing sandbags and issuing rip tide warnings to prepare for the storm's impact.

Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Life-Threatening Conditions

Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast with Life-Threatening Conditions

A tropical storm is forming along the Gulf Coast and is expected to bring severe weather to Florida, Texas, and Louisiana starting Monday, July 20, 2026. The National Hurricane Center has identified a tropical depression approximately 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, which is predicted to intensify into a tropical storm as it moves northwest. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with up to 5 inches forecasted along the Louisiana coast, as well as 40 mph wind gusts and storm surges of up to four feet. A storm surge watch has been issued from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Alabama-Florida border, and a tropical storm watch is in effect from Florida's Ochlockonee River to Louisiana's Jefferson and Plaquemines parish line.

National Hurricane Center Warns of Potential Tropical Storm Bertha Threatening Gulf Coast

National Hurricane Center Warns of Potential Tropical Storm Bertha Threatening Gulf Coast

A tropical depression that formed in the Gulf of Mexico on July 19 is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Bertha, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The system, located approximately 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida, is currently producing maximum sustained winds of 35 mph with higher gusts. A tropical storm watch has been issued for the Gulf Coast, stretching from the Ochlockonee River to the Mississippi/Alabama border. This watch indicates that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 24 to 48 hours. The NHC forecasts that the system will move slowly northwestward before turning west-northwest or west, potentially impacting the northern Gulf Coast in the coming days. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall, with totals ranging from 2 to 4 inches and localized amounts up to 6 inches, which could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban areas. Additionally, swells generated by the system are anticipated to affect the Gulf coast of Florida, posing l...

Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific

Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific far from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land

Tropical Storm Bertha to Bring Heavy Rain and Storm Surge to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha to Bring Heavy Rain and Storm Surge to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is forecast to impact the northern Gulf Coast over the coming days. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and a potentially life-threatening storm surge to parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. As of Tuesday morning, Bertha was located about 125 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and moving northwest at 2 mph. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected along the immediate coast, with isolated areas receiving up to 8 inches.