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Mar. 15, 2025

Hurricane Milton Death Toll Rises to at Least 16, Including Victims Killed by Tornado at Retirement Community

People cleaning up storm debris after Hurricane Milton in Florida on Oct. 10.Photo:Sean Rayford/Getty Sean Rayford/Getty The death toll fromHurricane Miltoncontinues to climb as millions remain without power in Florida following the second storm to hit the state in two weeks. At least 16 people have died as a result of Milton, which made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as a Category 3 storm, according toCNNandNBC News.

Mar. 15, 2025

Hurricane Milton Turns Up Couple's Wedding Ring That Had Been Missing for Nearly a Decade

A wedding band (stock image).Photo:Getty Getty Laura and Basil Yorio of Palm Bay had to evacuate their home before Miltonmade landfallin the state on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as a Category 3 storm. But what Laura found in her yard upon their return came as a surprise. As the pair told FOX affiliateWOFL, Basil’s long-lost wedding ring — which he misplaced during a construction project nine years before — showed up on their yard when they returned home to survey the hurricane’s damage with their dog.

Mar. 15, 2025

Hurricane Rafael Is Expected to Develop, but Will the Storm Have an Impact on the U.S.?

A new tropical cyclone has formed in the Atlantic afterbrewing over the Caribbeanfor several days, but forecasters are unsure if and how it will impact portions of the United States. The storm system was officially deemedTropical Depression 18on Monday, Nov. 4, after reaching maximum sustained wind speeds of 35 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Mar. 15, 2025

Husband Accused of Beating Wife to Death with Hammer After She Filed for Divorce

Kayla Flaherty (left) and Daniel Keith Flaherty (right).Photo:Kayla Flaherty/Facebook; Gibson County Sheriff’s Office Kayla Flaherty/Facebook; Gibson County Sheriff’s Office The Indiana man called police to report his wife missing on Oct. 3. After that, according to the affidavit, Flaherty said he drove to the Wabash River, where he lit the vehicle on fire and rigging it to auto-drive into the water. Flaherty, 42, was charged with murder in connection with his wife’s death.

Mar. 15, 2025

Husband and Wife Driving in Different Directions Both Hit the Same Deer on Kansas Road

Dozens of deer-related car crashes have occurred in Kansas is recent days.Photo:Audie Thornburg/500px/Getty Audie Thornburg/500px/Getty As Kansas authorities warn of an uptick in deer-related crashes, a husband and wife said they both hit the same deer while traveling in different cars. Gina Morgan toldNBC affiliate KSNthat at the time, she was driving in one direction, while her husband, Ronnie Morgan, was headed the other way. She hit the deer first, and then moments later, Ronnie said he also slammed into a deer.