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Severe Weather

Benefit concert to help flood and hurricane victims tomorrow night

Crime

Owner of dog left tied to fence on I-75 ahead of Milton charged with animal cruelty

Investigators say Garcia told them that he left his dog, formerly named "Jumbo," on the side of the road because he couldn't find anyone to pick the dog up.
Milton

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

Workers abandoned door-to-door visits after receiving threats that they could be targeted by a militia.
Milton

DAMAGE: Hurricane Milton's aftermath across Tampa Bay

Now that the storm is almost out of Florida, local law enforcement is starting to get out and assess the damage.
Milton

Rescue efforts are underway after Milton swept through the region

Florida Governor Desantis urged for precautionary measures as efforts for cleanup and rescue take place.
Milton

Hurricane Milton: Rescuers search for survivors, millions still without power

16 people are dead as search and rescue missions resume this morning.
Helene

Hurricane Helene destroys Iowa couple's home

Before Hurricane Helene made landfall, Clint and Kelli Jahn evacuated from their home in St. Petersburg, Florida. The couple had just moved to Florida in August.
Helene

Hurricane Helene destroys Iowa couple's home

Two Iowa natives, Clint and Kelli had just moved down to St. Petersburg, Florida in August. Helene forced them to move back to Iowa for now.
Nation World

CNN's Anderson Cooper hit by flying object during live hurricane coverage

The CNN anchor was live on the air covering Hurricane Milton when an object came flying in.
Milton

Federal officials responding to Hurricane Milton as misinformation continues to spread

ABC's Christiane Cordero reports on the politically motivated misinformation being spread in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Milton

Hurricane Milton: Millions without power, Tropicana Field roof ripped to shreds

As dawn broke Thursday, officials repeated that the danger had not passed.
Milton

Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida

Just weeks earlier, Floridians braced for Hurricane Helene.

UPDATE: Des Moines police arrest wanted felon in connection to car chase

Jury reaches verdict against former downtown Des Moines bar owner

WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: Mild and "mostly" dry weekend

Rain system brings measurable rainfall to Iowa, drought monitor updates pending

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Benefit concert to help flood and hurricane victims tomorrow night

Owner of dog left tied to fence on I-75 ahead of Milton charged with animal cruelty

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

DAMAGE: Hurricane Milton's aftermath across Tampa Bay

Rescue efforts are underway after Milton swept through the region

Hurricane Milton: Rescuers search for survivors, millions still without power

Hurricane Helene destroys Iowa couple's home

Hurricane Helene destroys Iowa couple's home

CNN's Anderson Cooper hit by flying object during live hurricane coverage

Federal officials responding to Hurricane Milton as misinformation continues to spread

Hurricane Milton: Millions without power, Tropicana Field roof ripped to shreds

Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida

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