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Hurricane Milton is Growing Stronger as It Blows Toward Florida’s Tampa Bay Region

Hurricane Milton is Growing Stronger as It Blows Toward Florida’s Tampa Bay Region

MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will likely be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, most likely on Wednesday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 51 counties, many of which are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The state’s…MORE

Trump Returns to Pennsylvania for a Rally at the Site of Assassination Attempt

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump is setting aside what are now near-constant worries for his physical safety in order to fulfill what he says is “an obligation.” The Republican presidential nominee plans to return Saturday to the site where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July. Trump is scheduled to be joined by…MORE

Tesla is Issuing Another Recall for Their Cyber Trucks

Tesla is Issuing Another Recall for Their Cyber Trucks

(WBAP/KLIF) – The latest recall is due to an issue with the rear-view camera, impacting about 27,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear view display might appear blank for up to eight seconds when the truck is in reverse, which is a problem because it could increase the risk of…MORE

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks Will Miss at Least 4 Games Because of Infection in Knee

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks Will Miss at Least 4 Games Because of Infection in Knee

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed Brandin Cooks on injured reserve with a knee issue. The move Saturday sidelines their No. 2 receiver behind All-Pro CeeDee Lamb for at least four games. Cooks was already out for a visit to Pittsburgh on Sunday night but now will miss at least three more…MORE

Storm Brewing in Gulf of Mexico Could Intensify Into a Hurricane, Threatening Florida

Storm Brewing in Gulf of Mexico Could Intensify Into a Hurricane, Threatening Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico that is likely to become a tropical storm could intensify into a hurricane that could impact parts of Florida in the coming days. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says tropical depression 14 is currently about 210 miles north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico. The…MORE

City of Dallas Names Michael Igo Interim Police Chief

City of Dallas Names Michael Igo Interim Police Chief

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Dallas has made its decision as to who will serve as interim police chief. The move comes on the heels of Chief Eddie Garcia’s decision to take a city management job in Austin. Dallas Interim City Manager Kimberly Tolbert announced on Friday that Executive Assistant Chief Michael…MORE