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Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods

Ricky Wiebe, speaking for his family, joins FOX Weather to share their story and the incredible resilience they've shown in the face of such tragedy.

BURNSVILLE, N.C.– A North Carolina ^[2] family's journey from war-torn Ukraine ^[3] to the U.S.^[4] was tragically cut short.They were killed not by the familiar threats of artillery and rocket barrages, but by a more insidious force of nature ^[5].

The

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Paul Gulig, University of Florida Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, discusses the flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters following Hurricane Ian.

TAMPA, Fla.- Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene ^[1] and Milton ^[2], data from the Florida Department of Health shows.

According to the health department ^[3], 70 cases have so far been reported in

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Beth Breeding, VP of Communications for the National Turkey Federation, talks about turkey pardons, turkey stats and tips for leftovers.

WASHINGTON – As the calendar approaches the busy holiday travel ^[1] season, a new survey provides insights into who will be vacationing and who will simply stay at home.

The Vacationer ^[2], a travel agency specializing in theme park excursions, cruises and

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A dangerous tornado was seen in Clewiston, Florida, on Wednesday morning as outer bands of Hurricane Milton impact the state ahead of landfall.

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PORT SALERNO, Fla. – Hurricane Milton ^[2] spared 105-year-old Jayne Huston's life but took everything else.

Her home ^[3], her history ^[4] and her sense of security were all blown away as the storm's powerful outer bands fueled a deadly tornado ^[5]

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The flooding from Helene has caused catastrophic damage to the town of Chimney Rock, North Carolina. Mayor Peter O'Leary says recovery will be a long process.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C.– Many popular leaf-peeping spots in Great Smoky Mountain National Park ^[2] and the Blue Ridge Parkway won’t be open this fall after Hurricane Helene's historic flooding ^[3] washed out roads and closed parkways.

The fall ^[4] foliage peaks

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Reigning world champion pumpkin grower Travis Grienger scooped the top prize again this year at the 51st Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California.

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – A reigning world^[2] champion pumpkin grower from Minnesota^[3] has added another impressive milestone in his career.

On Monday, four-time winner Travis Grienger once again dominated the 51st Safeway World Championship Pumpkin

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Aurora chaser Justin Anderson planned the perfect proposal under the aurora lights over the weekend. Anderson proposed to Jen Sutherland in Manitoba, Canada when a strong geomagnetic storm was unfolding. The couple would also love to have the Northern lights be part of their wedding.

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MANITOBA, Canada – Three years after they met through their love of aurora lights, a couple in Canada ^[2] vowed to spend forever together under the dancing lights that brought them together in the first place.

When a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm ^[3]

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Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods

Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Early preview: Thanksgiving and holiday travel trends in 2024

Hurricane Milton devastates 105-year-old Florida woman's home

Helene ruins fall leaf-peeping season for most of western North Carolina

Minnesota world record holder claims another victory in pumpkin weigh-off

Couple gets engaged under dazzling Northern lights show

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