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September 18, 2017

After Irma's destruction, stories of escapes, heartbreak

After days of warnings and a devastating trek up Florida, Irma's assault finally ended.

September 18, 2017

After Irma, Tampa area still at risk but not fully prepared

As monster Hurricane Irma buzz-sawed its way up Florida's Gulf Coast, it looked for several hours like the heavily populated Tampa Bay area could face catastrophic wind damage and flooding from the first major storm to roar ashore there in 96 years.

September 18, 2017

Tampa dodged Irma's worst, but still at risk and unprepared

As Hurricane Irma buzz-sawed its way up Florida's Gulf Coast, it looked for several hours like the heavily populated Tampa Bay area could face catastrophic wind damage and flooding from the first major storm to roar ashore there in 96 years.

September 18, 2017

Home rebuilding: A long and costly burden for storm victims

With floodwaters nearing knee height, Arlene Estle fled to the upstairs of the Houston house where she's lived for 50 years and raised four children.

September 18, 2017

Agonizing stories emerge after Irma's floodwaters recede

Some people escaped Irma's wrath as storm pummeled Florida.

September 18, 2017

1 elderly couple: A decision to stay put despite Irma floods

For 82-year-old Vera Dupuis and her husband Joseph, the flood waters rose faster than they could pile their things atop the furniture.

September 18, 2017

The Latest: 2 men arrested for stealing utility pole

The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local): 6:50 a.m.

September 18, 2017

Harvey charities raise more than $350M in less than 3 weeks

More than 50 local and national charities have raised more than $350 million in the nearly three weeks since Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas Gulf Coast, and the disparate groups are trying to decide on priorities while some storm victims still await help.

September 18, 2017

Harvey's insured losses estimated to cost nearly $19 billion

The nation's largest state insurance trade association estimates insured losses from Harvey at nearly $19 billion — and that doesn't count damage not covered by insurance.

September 18, 2017

US coastal growth continues despite lessons of past storms

Rising sea levels and fierce storms have failed to stop relentless population growth along U.S. coasts in recent years, a new Associated Press analysis shows.