New forecast: Elsa still close to hurricane strength and is expected to become a hurricane tonight
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Here s what you need to prepare as Tropical Storm Elsa gets closer to making landfall
From CNN s Doug Criss and Christina Maxouris
Officials say Tropical Storm Elsa could make landfall tomorrow at near hurricane strength. There are many steps you can take to protect yourself, your loved ones and your property.
Here are just some things you will want to have on hand as the storm approaches:
First aid kit
Non-perishable or canned foods
Rain gear and sturdy shoes
You should also stay inside and make sure your windows and doors and secure. Keep an eye on emergency weather alerts and forecasts for the latest information on the path of the storm. The Red Cross emergency app is also helpful.
A boat churns through blue green algae in the Caloosahatchee River near LaBelle.
How high should Lake Okeechobee go? A new plan could redefine the lake. Manatees are dying off at faster rates than in years past. Plus, Key West, key lime pie bakers and a mysterious murder in Sundial s Book Club pick for this month.
On this Tuesday, June 15, episode of Sundial
Algae Blooms And Lake O
Algal blooms are back with a vengeance this summer, threatening the health, environment and economy of the state. Blue-green algae has been found in Lake Okeechobee and other central Florida waterways, leading to a health advisory in Palm Beach County. Steve Davis is the chief science officer for the Everglades Foundation and explained on Sundial what makes this year’s algae occurrence unprecedented.
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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Antisemitic hate crimes have increased across the country over the past few weeks, including in the greater Tampa Bay region.
A town hall brought communities across Florida together with religious, political, and law enforcement officials to discuss a recent increase in antisemitism.
A wave of antisemitic attacks has broken out in communities across the country over the last month or so. Officials in law enforcement and government are coming together to confront the attacks, many of which were apparently tied to the outbreak in violence between Israel and Hamas.
More than 1,200 people participated in a Tuesday town hall briefing on antisemitism organized by seven Florida Jewish federations, including the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.