US: Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hernando Beach

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. The fire reached an estimated 150 acres and was only 20% contained as of 11 p.m., with no injuries reported.

US: Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations in Hernando Beach 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders. The fire reached an estimated 150 acres and was only 20% contained as of 11 p.m., with no injuries reported.

US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Luca Baldini of Italy celebrates after winning the men's 5-kilometer open water final on July 16 and giving Italy its second gold medal on the opening day of action at the ninth swimming world championships in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Baldini eased past the finish line at Momochihama Beach in the city with a time of 55 minutes, 37 seconds.

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Italy's Viola Valli celebrates after winning the women's 5-kilometer open water final July 16 to clinch the first gold medal at the ninth swimming world championships that opened the same day in Fukuoka. Valli pulled into a 30-meter lead with 1 km to go before crossing the finish line at Momochihama Beach in 1 hour, 23 seconds.

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Italy's Viola Valli celebrates after winning the women's 5-kilometer open water final July 16 to clinch the first gold medal at the ninth swimming world championships that opened the same day in Fukuoka. Valli pulled into a 30-meter lead with 1 km to go before crossing the finish line at Momochihama Beach in 1 hour, 23 seconds.

Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Luca Baldini of Italy celebrates after winning the men's 5-kilometer open water final on July 16 and giving Italy its second gold medal on the opening day of action at the ninth swimming world championships in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Baldini eased past the finish line at Momochihama Beach in the city with a time of 55 minutes, 37 seconds.