Florida Democratic legislators are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency on food insecurity, as nearly 3 million Floridians face potential loss of federal food assistance if the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1.

Freezing temperatures could create dangerous icy conditions on the roads, and Southeast Georgia counties are preparing for the worst.

Free sandbags will be available Tuesday at Woerner Turf & Landscaping Supply in preparation for Helene.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine has formed in the Caribbean, and the disturbance is forecast to strengthen over the next few days into Hurricane Helene.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all 159 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Debby making landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Monday.

Gov. DeSantis declares a state of emergency.

After a massive fire at the Pinova chemical plant that burned for hours Saturday, Brunswick officials said they plan to meet with representatives from the company to talk about what comes next -- and about future inspections.

Georgia officials are warning residents to take precautions against high winds and bitterly cold temperatures from an approaching winter storm.

Japan is playing host to the Tokyo Olympics.

Coronavirus infection cases have reached daily records in Tokyo, now playing host to the Olympic Games.

The crackdown comes as the military has escalated violence against mass protests and as independent media continue to cover the arrests and shootings by troops in cities across Myanmar. In some instances, journalists are using social media to get the information out. How has the media landscape in Myanmar changed since the coup? HOW ARE INDEPENDENT MEDIA OUTLETS RESPONDING? Other state media include the Myanmar News Agency and army-controlled Myawaddy TV.

Brian Kemp on Monday issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency across Georgia and authorizes the activation of as many as 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops. Protesters caused extensive damage to the Georgia State Patrol headquarters in Atlanta early Sunday by sparking flames inside the building with fireworks, breaking windows and spraying graffiti, the agency said. Department of Public Safety workers put out the fire, and two employees were treated for smoke inhalation, Georgia State Patrol Lt. Stephanie Stallings said in a statement. Smoke could be seen through a glass window of the building after a red flash was seen inside. As many as 100 people dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks were outside the building, Stallings said.

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