Actuarial Lessons from the Recent Hurricane Seasons (Insurance Journal) Despite
Actuarial Lessons from the Recent Hurricane Seasons (Insurance Journal)
Despite the unprecedented nature of the four hurricanes making landfall in Florida in 2004 and the huge disasters spawned in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005, panelists at the recent annual meeting of the C
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (The News-Press)
This fall's Hurricane Wilma caused a huge amount of damage in Southwest Florida. It also caused problems for Florida Gulf Coast University's baseball team.
It's official: 2005 hurricanes blew records away (CNN.com)
A brutal and record-setting hurricane season that repeatedly pounded the United States, devastated the lives of tens of thousands and spawned the historic Katrina ended November 30, at least on paper.
St. Cloud files FEMA claims to cover damage from Wilma (Orlando Sentinel)
Hurricane Wilma may not have packed the punch of last year's storms, but St. Cloud officials are making sure she does not put them in a financial hole.
Actuarial Lessons from the Recent Hurricane Seasons (Insurance Journal) Despite
Actuarial Lessons from the Recent Hurricane Seasons (Insurance Journal)
Despite the unprecedented nature of the four hurricanes making landfall in Florida in 2004 and the huge disasters spawned in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005, panelists at the recent annual meeting of the C
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (The News-Press)
This fall's Hurricane Wilma caused a huge amount of damage in Southwest Florida. It also caused problems for Florida Gulf Coast University's baseball team.
It's official: 2005 hurricanes blew records away (CNN.com)
A brutal and record-setting hurricane season that repeatedly pounded the United States, devastated the lives of tens of thousands and spawned the historic Katrina ended November 30, at least on paper.
St. Cloud files FEMA claims to cover damage from Wilma (Orlando Sentinel)
Hurricane Wilma may not have packed the punch of last year's storms, but St. Cloud officials are making sure she does not put them in a financial hole.
Hurricane victims to get tax break (Bradenton Herald) WASHINGTON -
Hurricane victims to get tax break (Bradenton Herald)
WASHINGTON - Rushing to help anxious taxpayers along the Gulf Coast and Florida, the House and Senate approved a final compromise bill on Friday that provides tax breaks for victims of hurricanes Wilma, Rita and Katrina.
Wilma Kills At Least Six In Fla. (CBS News)
Hurricane Wilma crashed into southwest Florida with howling 125 mph winds, dashing across the state to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area causing damage and knocking out power to millions. At least six deaths in Florida have been blamed on the storm.
City-by-city damage report (Sun-Sentinel)
Each city reported the number of structures red-tagged after Hurricane Wilma, declaring them unsafe, at least temporarily. Several cities did not specify the type of building damaged, such as home or office, other than to give an address. In other cases, cities would use the word
Frustration Grows Over Aid Delays (CBS News)
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush absorbed blame for the slow progress of relief efforts following Hurricane Wilma. Many Floridians still struggled to find food, water, ice and gas, enduring long lines and growing more frustrated.
Blowing In The Wind (Server Pipeline) Server Pipeline columnist Jeffrey
Blowing In The Wind (Server Pipeline)
Server Pipeline columnist Jeffrey Shapiro saw first-hand what a head-on storm can do to server installations and networks when Hurricane Wilma devastated south Florida; he tells you exactly how to prepare for the next natural disaster.
FPL seeks to bond hurricane costs (Orlando Sentinel)
Florida Power & Light wants to sell bonds to recover much of the cost of responding to the hurricanes of the last two years and to rebuild a reserve for future hurricanes. If approved by regulators, such a move would spread out the cost to customers over a decade or so, rather than hitting them with a big surcharge all at once.
Damage to Lake O, estuaries will take months to fix (The News-Press)
Hurricane Wilma has put the South Florida Water Management District months, if not years, behind schedule in its management of Lake Okeechobee and downstream estuaries.
Editor's Note: Now that hurricane season is over, prepare for next year (Miami Herald)
For many of us, the days just dragged by until Dec. 1 brought the end -- we hope -- of the 2005 hurricane season. So put up your holiday lights, even if your roof is still covered with blue tarps.
Hurricane Katrina: Louisianans take
Hurricane Katrina: Louisianans take refuge locally (Benton Courier)
Numerous Louisiana families and at least one from Gulfport, Miss., have taken refuge in Benton in anticipation of Hurricane Katrina.
Life after the other hurricane (The Daily Free Press)
Students from Tulane University are not the only ones trying to put the devastation of a hurricane behind them. At colleges and universities across Florida, the damage suffered during Hurricane Wilma is still leaving scars. During the second week of October, Hurricane Wilma, a Category 5 storm, wreaked havoc on Florida, forcing evacuations and causing an estimated $14.
Hurricane, disease jolt Florida juice prices (Tracy Press)
WASHINGTON Damage from Hurricane Wilma and disease in Florida citrus groves will drive orange juice prices higher, the industry and analysts said Friday.
Local Red Cross manager found Wilma damage worse than anticipated (The Herald-Press)
The image that sticks with Karen Bennett from her two weeks in the Florida Keys is a piano heaped on top of a pile of trash. To throw out your piano , she marvels.
Insurers tread water, consumers
Insurers tread water, consumers float costs (Palm Beach Post)
The anger comes through in Michele Baer's voice as she describes what happened: Hurricane Wilma punched a hole in her roof with an Australian pine, and her insurance company has yet to assign an adjuster to assess the damage.
Florida East Coast Industries Increases 2005 Outlook for Railway and Provides Update on Impact From Hurricane Wilma (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. today increased the 2005 outlook for Florida East Coast Railway and provided an update on the impact of Hurricane Wilma on its operations.
Wilma slashes Florida's citrus forecast, federal officials say (Sun-Sentinel)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Hurricane Wilma's late-season sprint across Florida will trim citrus production about 15 percent, but more fruit should still be harvested than last year's storm-ravaged crop, federal officials said Friday. Still, the storm is expected to cause a spike in orange juice prices.
Hurricane, disease drive up Florida orange juice prices (Pravda Ru)
00:56 2005-12-10 Damage from Hurricane Wilma and disease in Florida citrus groves will drive orange juice prices higher, the industry and analysts said Friday.
Wilma Slashes Florida Orange
Wilma Slashes Florida Orange Harvest By 15 Percent (Local6.com Central Florida)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Hurricane Wilma's late-season sprint across Florida will trim citrus production about 15 percent, but more fruit should still be harvested than last year's storm-ravaged crop, federal officials said Friday. Still, the storm could cause a spike in orange juice prices.
Hurricane, disease drive up Florida orange juice prices (Grand Forks Herald)
WASHINGTON - Damage from Hurricane Wilma and disease in Florida citrus groves will drive orange juice prices higher, the industry and analysts said Friday.
Florida East Coast Industries Increases 2005 Outlook for Railway and Provides Update on Impact From Hurricane Wilma (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. today increased the 2005 outlook for Florida East Coast Railway and provided an update on the impact of Hurricane Wilma on its operations.
Wilma slashes Florida's citrus forecast, federal officials say (Sun-Sentinel)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Hurricane Wilma's late-season sprint across Florida will trim citrus production about 15 percent, but more fruit should still be harvested than last year's storm-ravaged crop, federal officials said Friday. Still, the storm is expected to cause a spike in orange juice prices.
Cuba: Wilma losses to
Cuba: Wilma losses to top $704M (Miami Herald)
Losses from Hurricane Wilma surpassed $704 million in Cuba, the government announced Monday, for the first time offering a damage estimate on the devastating storm that flooded Havana before taking a swipe at South Florida in October.
Another Active Hurricane Season Is Likely in 2006 (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Another active hurricane season is in store for 2006 in the Atlantic Basin, the fourth consecutive year there will be an above-normal number of storms, forecasters at Colorado State University said in an annual outlook.
OIR Stats Show 2004 Hurricane Damage Payments in Florida Counties Missed by Storms (Insurance Journal)
Statistics gathered by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and analyzed by the Orlando Business Journal indicate homeowners and businesses in every county in the state received some insu
Hurricane Katrina: Louisianans take refuge locally (Benton Courier)
Numerous Louisiana families and at least one from Gulfport, Miss., have taken refuge in Benton in anticipation of Hurricane Katrina.
OIR Stats Show 2004
OIR Stats Show 2004 Hurricane Damage Payments in Florida Counties Missed by Storms (Insurance Journal)
Statistics gathered by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and analyzed by the Orlando Business Journal indicate homeowners and businesses in every county in the state received some insu
Hasner seeks hurricane tax relief (Boca Raton News)
With the 14th named storm Epsilon now churning somewhere out in the Atlantic, the 2005 hurricane season shattered all records. Hurricane Wilma most adversely affected South Florida, causing more than $10 billion in damages and taking five lives.
E.W. Scripps Lowers 4Q Earnings Forecast (AP via Yahoo! News)
Newspaper and cable network company E.W. Scripps Co. on Monday lowered its fourth-quarter outlook, saying earnings will be hurt by losses at its Shop At Home unit and by the effect of Hurricane Wilma on its Florida operations.
US to pay mortgages for some hurricane victims (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said on Monday it would make up to a year's worth of mortgage payments for certain Gulf Coast hurricane victims who are willing and able to start living in their homes again.
Florida's reputation for hurricane
Florida's reputation for hurricane readiness limited aid after Wilma (Sun-Sentinel)
WASHINGTON Despite all the suffering from Hurricane Wilma, Florida is still touted as a model of hurricane preparedness and recovery.
Home Properties Reports Effect of Hurricane Wilma on Florida Properties (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
ROCHESTER, N.Y.----Nov. 30, 2005--Home Properties today announced that its two properties located in North Lauderdale, Florida sustained some damage from October's Hurricane Wilma. There were no injuries to any residents or employees in the apartment communities which contain 836 units.
Florida ready for a rest from being country's hurricane capital (Sun-Sentinel)
2006 shouldn't be as bad, weather experts speculate, but we've heard that before.
State officials praise SW Florida hurricane response (Bonita Daily News)
TALLAHASSEE Florida's top emergency management official said Southwest Florida's painful experience in 2004 with Hurricane Charley helped local responders during the 2005 hurricane season, which officially came to a close Wednesday.
Florida Lawyer Advises Home,
Florida Lawyer Advises Home, Business Owners: 'Do this if you've filed a Hurricane Wilma claim with your insurance (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Longtime South Florida resident, Edward Zebersky, Esq., is giving back to his hurricane-beaten community in the best way he knows how -- offering residents free legal advice on the best way to handle their Hurricane Wilma insurance claims.
A look at the 2005 hurricane season in the U.S. (KVIA)
Landfall: July 10 near Navarre Beach, Fla.Strength at landfall: 120 mph (Category 3)Insured Damage: $1.1 billionDeaths: 14___Hurricane KatrinaLandfalls: Aug. 25 on Miami-Dade-Broward County line in Florida, Aug. 29 south of Buras, La.Strength at landfall: 80 mph (Category 1) in Florida, 140 mph (Category 4) on northern Gulf CoastInsured Damage: $34.4 billionDeaths: At least 1,309___Hurricane
2005 Hurricane Season: 63 Dead, $10.5 Billion In Damage (NBC 6 Miami)
State officials say the 2005 hurricane season caused about $10.5 billion in insured damage and 63 deaths in Florida.
2005 Hurricane Season Ends Today as the Worst in 150 Years (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The 2005 Atlantic Ocean hurricane season ends today as the worst since record-keeping began more than 150 years ago, its 26 named storms killing more than 1,300 people and causing billions of dollars in damage.
Hurricane Season Draws to
Hurricane Season Draws to a Close, for Now (AP via Yahoo! News)
The busiest and costliest Atlantic hurricane season on record officially and mercifully draws to a close Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of Americans still dealing with the devastation wrought by Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
Experts say real estate market cooling as S. Florida home sales tumble (Sun-Sentinel)
Sales of existing homes across South Florida plummeted in October. Blame it not only on Hurricane Wilma, but a real estate market that's starting to cool, some experts say.
Hurricane season finally ending ... until next year (USA Today)
As the deadly six-month hurricane season closes, tens of thousands of Americans are still dealing with the devastation from Hurricanes Wilma, Rita and Katrina, the nation's worst natural disaster in modern times.
Wal-Mart to promote Florida-grown produce (Business Journal of Tampa Bay)
In the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma's damage to Florida's agricultural industry, Wal-Mart Stores has said it plans to post signs in the produce section of its Florida stores to encourage shoppers to support the state's farmers by buying their produce.
THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE
THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE WILMA CONTINUE TO BE FELT, EVEN AT THIS YEAR'S WHITE PARTY AT MIAMI'S VIZCAYA MUSEUM (Miami Herald)
For a stylish measure of Hurricane Wilma's economic impact, don your best apparel and head out this evening to the White Party. Half of the restaurants signed up to cater the gala at Miami's Vizcaya Museum have pulled out of the event, saying they lost too much money in the Oct. 24 storm to justify donations to the AIDS fundraiser, organizers said.
Middle-Income Workers Being Priced Out of Southern Florida Housing Market (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Nov. 28 (KRT) After Hurricane Wilma mangled Brigitte Soto's mobile home, pitching a tent made more sense to her than searching for an affordable place to live.
Wilma was hard on barrel-style roof tiles, officials find (Sun-Sentinel)
The winds of Hurricane Wilma exposed a major flaw in South Florida's popular barrel-style roofs, according to local building authorities seeking tougher construction standards.
Funeral homes, grieving families cope with hurricane aftermath (Gainesville Sun)
n a hushed chapel, Robert Rosado waited as family members hurried from across the state. An uncle, back from serving in Iraq, flew down from Queens. Rosado, a 36-year-old father of five children with a sixth on the way, fell while tightening a tarp on a neighbor's hurricane-damaged roof.
Busy hurricane season exceeds
Busy hurricane season exceeds NOAA forecast (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Atlantic sees record-breaking 25 storms. Last May, the nation s senior hurricane forecasters gathered in Bay St. Louis, Miss., to warn the nation that another active Atlantic tropical storm season was on the way. Less than four months later, Hurricane Katrina nearly washed the town away.
Voted #1 Florida Press 2004 FIRST PLACE Best Web Site Florida Keys Keynoter (Keynoter.com)
Seeing the Keys for the first time since Hurricane Wilma struck Oct. 24, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on Tuesday addressed resident concerns, both on the local and national levels.
Florida Haitians labor in Katrina relief (UPI)
LONG BEACH, Miss., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Some 500 Haitian immigrants to South Florida have arrived in Mississippi to help rebuild two communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Where Life Means Getting a Little Sand in Your Shoes (New York Times)
The real estate market is vibrant on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, despite the effects of the hurricane and increasingly strict building codes intended to cut down on storm damage.
City looks to FEMA
City looks to FEMA for storm damage assistance (Bonita Daily News)
Bonita Springs city officials began to pick at the Federal Emergency Management Agency s money tree Monday, searching for assistance on hurricane damage estimated to cost more than $1 million.
NASA Facility Back in Business After the Hurricane (RedNova)
NASA -- The steady hum of oversized sewing machines is finally returning to the building where a team of dedicated employees pieces together the space shuttle's protective skin.On Sept. 4, 2004, Hurricane Frances struck NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Florida Baptist agencies committed to extending the Kingdom (Florida Baptist Witness)
OCALA (FBW) I ve got great news from Graceville, Thomas Kinchen, president of The Baptist College of Florida, told Convention messengers Nov. 15 in describing how God is working as we educate and train succeeding generations of God-called men and women for lifetime Christian service.
In their own words: Hurricane survivors find blessings amid disaster (WPMI 15)
They lost homes, neighbors and cherished communities to Hurricane Katrina. Some are uprooted, far from the only place they ever knew. Others have returned to the cities they love, to pick up the pieces and start over.
Residents and staff clear
Residents and staff clear storm damage (The News-Press)
For the second time in as many years residents in Southwest Florida have dealt with cleaning up after a major hurricane. What sometimes goes unnoticed is how the storms can bring out the best in the human spirit.
Florida Keeps Eye On Gamma (CBS News)
Tropical Storm Gamma is lingering off the coast of Central America, with forecasts indicating it could threaten storm-weary South Florida by the beginning of next week.
Tropical Storm Gamma could endanger South Florida (Miami Herald)
It just won't stop. Tropical Storm Gamma formed in the Caribbean on Friday and preliminary forecasts -- more uncertain than usual -- suggested that it could follow Hurricane Wilma's path across South Florida by Monday.
Tropical Storm Gamma could threaten South Florida (Kansas City Star)
MIAMI - It just won't stop. Tropical Storm Gamma soon could follow Hurricane Wilma's trail across South Florida - a place still tattooed with blue tarps, still filled with dangerous piles of debris, still shaken by the most active hurricane season in history.
Adjusters: Some Iowa damage
Adjusters: Some Iowa damage as severe as Hurricane Andrew (The Des Moines Register)
Insurance adjusters surveying tornado damage in central Iowa on today said they saw devastation that equaled that of Hurricane Andrew that hit Florida in 1992.
Every structure on property sustained damage (Sun-Sentinel)
Boca Raton A preliminary estimate shows Hurricane Wilma took a nearly $12 million bite out of the Boca Raton Airport, with every structure on the airport's property sustaining some damage from minor to complete destruction.
Insurance Adjustors Survey Tornado Damage (AP via Yahoo! News)
Insurance adjustors surveyed tornado damage in central Iowa, with one saying the devastation equals that of Hurricane Andrew that hit Florida in 1992.
E-mails explain delays in getting hurricane aid to Miami area (Kansas City Star)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Hours before Hurricane Wilma began its assault on South Florida, state emergency officials warned Miami-Dade County that its actions could lead to delays in receiving ice, food and water once the storm passed, e-mails obtained by The Miami Herald show.
Idaho growers eye sugar
Idaho growers eye sugar cane damage (AG Weekly)
BOISE, Idaho -- Amalgamated Sugar Co. hopes the U.S. Department of Agriculture waits to see how Hurricane Wilma damage in Florida shakes out before making any decisions on allowing more sales from other sources, said David Budge, company treasurer and vice president.
Insurance Adjustors Survey Tornado Damage (AP via Yahoo! News)
Insurance adjustors surveyed tornado damage in central Iowa, with one saying the devastation equals that of Hurricane Andrew that hit Florida in 1992.
Iowa Tornado Damage "Equal to Andrew" (Insurance Journal)
Insurance adjustors surveying damage from Saturday's tornadoes in central Iowa say the devastation equals that of Hurricane Andrew that hit Florida in 1992, according to Associated Press. S
Adjusters: Some Iowa damage as severe as Hurricane Andrew (The Des Moines Register)
Insurance adjusters surveying tornado damage in central Iowa on today said they saw devastation that equaled that of Hurricane Andrew that hit Florida in 1992.
Iowa Tornado Damage "Equal
Iowa Tornado Damage "Equal to Andrew" (Insurance Journal)
Insurance adjustors surveying damage from Saturday's tornadoes in central Iowa say the devastation equals that of Hurricane Andrew that hit Florida in 1992, according to Associated Press. S
PSNH Crews Return From Florida (The WMUR Channel)
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Public Service Co. of New Hampshire line workers were back in the state Tuesday after working for nearly two weeks to help repair hurricane damage in Florida.
Justice Department to Monitor Election in Florida (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Justice Department today announced that on Nov. 15, it will monitor the municipal election in the City of Miami, Fla., to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act. Miami's election was originally scheduled for November 1st, but due to hurricane damage, Governor Bush of Florida rescheduled the election from Nov. 1 to Nov. 15.
Adjusters: Some Iowa damage as severe as Hurricane Andrew (The Des Moines Register)
Insurance adjusters surveying tornado damage in central Iowa on today said they saw devastation that equaled that of Hurricane Andrew that hit Florida in 1992.
Signs of flood greet
Signs of flood greet many on return to Keys (Miami Herald)
The Florida Keys spent Tuesday wrestling with the damage Hurricane Wilma left in its wake as thousands of residents, whose homes and businesses were deluged by storm surge, wondered how and when life would return to what passes on this laid-back island chain for normal.
South Florida campus of Children s Homes spared major damage (Florida Baptist Witness)
Daniel Lamb (l), area administrator for the South Florida Campus of the Florida Baptist Children s Homes in Miami, discusses minor damage to the outside of a home with Gerry Cherubim, a house parent.
State rules allow FPL to pass burden of hurricane costs to customers while investors reap dividends (Sun-Sentinel)
The Nomad Surf Shop in Boynton Beach lost thousands of dollars after Hurricane Wilma. Without power for days, the store couldn't open. Water ruined merchandise and damaged equipment.
Scripps: Hurricane Wilma Will Hurt Profits (AP via Yahoo! News)
E.W. Scripps Co., a newspaper and cable network company, said Friday it expects fourth-quarter earnings to be at the low end of its expectations because of Hurricane Wilma's effect on its Florida operations.
Flanigan's Reports on Damage
Flanigan's Reports on Damage and Business Interruption Caused by Hurricane Wilma (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. , owners and operators of the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, today reported on damage and business interruption caused by Hurricane Wilma.
Wilma Causes Damage At FAU, Other Universities (NBC 6 Miami)
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Officials say Hurricane Wilma caused $7.5 million in damage to Florida Atlantic University. The storm tore off the roof of the Boca Raton-based university, and rain that followed buckled its new hardwood floor.
72 Florida Baptist churches sustain damage after Wilma strikes west, east coasts (Florida Baptist Witness)
JACKSONVILLE (FBC) Ten days after Hurricane Wilma tore through Florida s west and east coast communities, convention officials have surveyed 120 Florida Baptist churches either in person or by telephone to evaluate damage and determine needs of the congregations and pastors.
Scripps: Hurricane Wilma Will Hurt Profits (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)
CINCINNATI (AP) - E.W. Scripps Co., a newspaper and cable network company, said Friday it expects fourth-quarter earnings to be at the low end of its expectations because of Hurricane Wilma's effect on its Florida operations.The company also blamed the outlook on sales that were weaker than expected at Shop At Home, the company's television retailing unit.
Rinker warns of hurricane
Rinker warns of hurricane damage (The Courier Mail)
BUILDING materials maker Rinker Group yesterday reported a strong first-half profit, but warned that the impact of hurricane damage in the US would weigh on its business in the second half.
Schools in two Florida counties reopen after Hurricane Wilma (KRON 4 Bay Area)
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. Classes have resumed in two south Florida counties that were heavily damaged by Hurricane Wilma.
Florida keys ready for visitors again (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
KEY WEST, Fla. -- The Florida Keys have reopened to visitors following a clean-up of damage caused by Hurricane Wilma. Hospitals are open, the boil-water order was lifted for all of the Keys with the exception of a residential subdivision in Key Largo, and 90 percent of hotels are operating.
Damage minimal at CNL hotels in southern Florida (The Orlando Sentinel, Fla.) (Hotel Online)
By Jerry W. Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 5--One of five hotels in South Florida owned by CNL Hotels & Resorts remains without power as a result of Hurricane Wilma, but overall the properties sustained relatively little damage from the late October storm, the Orlando-based hotel industry giant said Friday.
Hurricane Wilma Ravages Sugar
Hurricane Wilma Ravages Sugar Farmers (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma will cost Florida's sugar farmers hundreds of millions of dollars. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Damage minimal at CNL hotels in southern Florida (The Orlando Sentinel, Fla.) (Hotel Online)
By Jerry W. Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 5--One of five hotels in South Florida owned by CNL Hotels & Resorts remains without power as a result of Hurricane Wilma, but overall the properties sustained relatively little damage from the late October storm, the Orlando-based hotel industry giant said Friday.
Florida keys ready for visitors again (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
KEY WEST, Fla. -- The Florida Keys have reopened to visitors following a clean-up of damage caused by Hurricane Wilma. Hospitals are open, the boil-water order was lifted for all of the Keys with the exception of a residential subdivision in Key Largo, and 90 percent of hotels are operating.
Restoration Team Converges on Remaining 51,900 Customers Left without Power by Hurricane Wilma (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
MIAMI----Nov. 8, 2005--The 51,900 homes and businesses remaining without power in the wake of Hurricane Wilma are the focus of electric service restoration efforts by Florida Power & Light Company and its assisting crews.
Lessons from Hurricane Wilma
Lessons from Hurricane Wilma (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
Last week, three days after Hurricane Wilma struck South Florida, my wife and I boarded a plane at the Jacksonville airport for the short flight to Ft. Lauderdale.
Florida's death toll from Hurricane Wilma hits 31 (Kansas City Star)
MIAMI - Fifteen days after Hurricane Wilma hit Florida, the death toll continues to rise. Fatalities attributed to the storm have climbed to at least 31 in seven counties, according to state officials.
Restoration team focuses resources on the remaining three percent of customers without power following Hurricane Wilma (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
MIAMI----Nov. 8, 2005--The restoration team organized by Florida Power & Light Company is focusing on bringing back electric service as quickly and safely as possible for the 91,900 customers remaining without power in the wake of Hurricane Wilma.
State says man sold overpriced generators after Hurricane Wilma (WPMI 15)
MIAMI (AP) - The state is suing a Miami Beach man for allegedly selling overpriced generators in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist says the civil lawsuit is against David Medina.
Hurricane Wilma photo galleries (Sun-Sentinel)
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Wilma week 2 & 3 South Floridians struggle with power outages and debris. With rain, some roofs collapse and many are homeless.
Army of volunteers gave plenty of assistance in wake of Hurricane Wilma (Sun-Sentinel)
Help after Hurricane Wilma has had many faces.
Bahamas Rocked by "Tsunami" From Hurricane Wilma (National Geographic)
After Hurricane Wilma left the U.S. two weeks ago, it struck the island of Grand Bahama with a massive storm surge that people there are calling "the Bahamian tsunami."
Florida: Man Sold Overpriced Generators After Hurricane Wilma (Local6.com Central Florida)
MIAMI -- The state will sue a Miami Beach man for allegedly selling overpriced generators in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist said the civil lawsuit is against David Medina.
State says man sold overpriced generators after Hurricane Wilma (Palm Beach Post)
MIAMI The state is suing a man who authorities say sold overpriced generators in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist said the civil lawsuit is against David Medina.
More Schools Reopen After Hurricane Wilma (Los Angeles Times)
Public schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties reopened for the first time since Hurricane Wilma damaged classrooms and cut power to millions of people two weeks ago.
Schools in two big
Schools in two big Florida counties reopen after Hurricane Wilma (Seattle Times)
Broward and Palm Beach counties reopened schools today for the first time since Hurricane Wilma damaged classrooms and cut power to millions of people two weeks ago.
Schools in two Florida counties reopen after Hurricane Wilma (KBCI Boise)
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. Classes have resumed in two south Florida counties that were heavily damaged by Hurricane Wilma. Students in Broward and Palm Beach counties missed two full weeks of classes because the storm cut power and caused billions of dollars in damage.
Hurricane Wilma throws firms into `Extreme P.R.' (Sun-Sentinel)
It's Wednesday, more than a week after Hurricane Wilma hit South Florida. Gary Bitner is on his cell phone, as his public relations firm's newly purchased generators hum in the background.
Schools in two Florida counties reopen after Hurricane Wilma (KRON 4 Bay Area)
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. Classes have resumed in two south Florida counties that were heavily damaged by Hurricane Wilma.
Baptist Relief Teams Had to Change Their Strategy in Naples After Hurricane Wilma (Insurance Journal)
Experienced hurricane disaster relief cleanup experts were surprised when they arrived in Naples and found Hurricane Wilma's damages would require a different strategy. Leon Branch, a hurricane cle
Fishermen Seek Federal Aid After Losses from Hurricane Wilma (First Coast News)
MIAMI (AP) -- A group of South Florida fishermen are asking for federal aid after Hurricane Wilma ravaged their industry. State officials say Hurricane Wilma caused about $1.4 billion worth of losses to the seafood industry.
Fidelity Bankshares Announces Full Recovery From Hurricane Wilma (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fidelity Bankshares, Inc. , the holding company for Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust, announced today that all 48 of its offices are now operational in the wake of Hurricane Wilma.
Hurricane Wilma Ravages Sugar Farmers (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma will cost Florida's sugar farmers hundreds of millions of dollars. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
USDA to Assess Citrus Damaged by Hurricane Wilma (Insurance Journal)
In the wake of Hurricane Wilma, which struck Florida Oct. 24, the Florida Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service announced plans to conduct a special citrus survey to assess
Barbara Bova: Hurricane Wilma: I won t do that again (Bonita Daily News)
Wilma was a wild and crazy storm. There s nothing quite like the feeling you have when you re up on the thirteenth floor with your shutters down and cowering in a darkened living room with your building swaying under the force of a hurricane wind.
Mexican coral reef damaged
Mexican coral reef damaged by Hurricane Wilma needs 100 years to recover (People's Daily)
It will take at least 100 years for a coral reef damaged by Hurricane Wilma last month in southeast Mexico to recover, Alfredo Arellano, head of Mexico's Protected Natural Areas Commission (Conamp) in Yucatan, southeast Mexico, said on Friday.
Power Poles Were Pushover for Wilma (Los Angeles Times)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. In Tamarac, Fla., a woman complained for years to Florida Power & Light Co. about a decayed utility pole, one so decrepit that a tree was growing out of it. The company never replaced it, and the pole snapped in Hurricane Wilma, leaving her without electricity for 11 days.
Wilma does little damage to reefs (Miami Herald)
Scuba diving off Miami-Dade County on Saturday for the first time since Hurricane Wilma blasted our homes and waters, I might have been looking subconsciously for an underwater disaster scene.
Hundreds remain in Florida shelters after Hurricane Wilma (Tampa Bay's 10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) -- State emergency operations officials say nearly 1,300 people are still in shelters in eight counties, about two weeks after Hurricane Wilma made landfall in South Florida.
Hurricane Wilma hampers cleanup efforts for Everglades, Lake Okeechobee (Sun-Sentinel)
Hurricane Wilma scored blows against the Everglades cleanup and plans to help Lake Okeechobee recover from last summer's tropical beating.
Hundreds remain in Florida
Hundreds remain in Florida shelters after Hurricane Wilma (Tampa Bay's 10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) -- State emergency operations officials say nearly 1,300 people are still in shelters in eight counties, about two weeks after Hurricane Wilma made landfall in South Florida.
Mexican coral reef damaged by Hurricane Wilma needs 100 years to recover (People's Daily)
It will take at least 100 years for a coral reef damaged by Hurricane Wilma last month in southeast Mexico to recover, Alfredo Arellano, head of Mexico's Protected Natural Areas Commission (Conamp) in Yucatan, southeast Mexico, said on Friday.
Hurricane Wilma hampers cleanup efforts for Everglades, Lake Okeechobee (Sun-Sentinel)
Hurricane Wilma scored blows against the Everglades cleanup and plans to help Lake Okeechobee recover from last summer's tropical beating.
Two-legged dogs brought to Tampa after Hurricane Wilma (ABC Action News)
TAMPA - Three special victims of Hurricane Wilma are now in Tampa on the road to recovery, and looking for some help. At first glance, the dogs appear to be normal, healthy canines. But once you see them walk, you realize that Weeble, Scooter, and Angel are getting around on just two legs.
Lessons from Hurricane Wilma (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
Last week, three days after Hurricane Wilma struck South Florida, my wife and I boarded a plane at the Jacksonville airport for the short flight to Ft. Lauderdale.
Lights Slowly Coming Back On After Hurricane Wilma (First Coast News)
MIAMI (AP) -- Slowly but surely, the lights are coming back on for the hundreds of thousands of people who lost power after Hurricane Wilma. But some residents and city officials are getting tired of the long wait.
Insurance Spokespersons to Discuss 'Aftermath of Hurricane Wilma' Saturday on S. Fla. Radio Talk Show (Insurance Journal)
The aftermath of Hurricane Wilma and insurance issues will be discussed on Saturday morning by an on-the-air panel of insurance industry experts, including the president of the Latin American Insuranc
CNL Hotels & Resorts Provides Hurricane Wilma Property Updates (Hotel Online)
CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the nation's second largest hotel real estate investment trust, announced today its properties in South Florida were relatively undamaged by Hurricane Wilma.
Wilma slows neighborhood's improvements (St. Petersburg Times)
WESTCHASE - Although Tampa missed a storm beating, Hurricane Wilma's residual effects were felt all the way into Westchase. Final work on the community's $2.6-million facelift was supposed to start last month.
Wilma's withering blow imperils Glades' rebound (Palm Beach Post)
BELLE GLADE Hurricane Wilma put parts of this city under a cover of darkness. It washed out homes and hopes leaving alligators, cotton mouth moccasins and vultures in their place.
Looting in Havana following
Looting in Havana following Hurricane Wilma (CubaNet)
HAVANA, November 1 (Leonel Alberto P rez Belette / www.cubanet.org) - Police arrested many people accused of looting businesses in Havana following Hurricane Wilma.
Hurricane Wilma roars through churches (Florida Baptist Witness)
JACKSONVILLE (FBC) The number of Florida Baptist churches severely or moderately damaged by Hurricane Wilma rose to 35 with another 13 churches reporting light to minimal damage by press time, Oct. 31.
Some Florida residents in the dark after the ravages of Hurricane Wilma (JTA)
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 3 (JTA) Thousands of elderly Florida residents, including many elderly Jews, were still without power this week as a result of Hurricane Wilma.
Local Charity Struggling After Wilma (WPBF TheWPBFChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma took a toll on businesses and charities and for the Children's Place at Home Safe, that means a struggle to get their kids the care they need.
Alaska Airlines Suspends Cancun Flights Through Dec. 14 Following Hurricane Wilma (Hotel Online)
Alaska Airlines' regularly scheduled air service to Cancun International Airport is suspended through Dec. 14 as a result of Hurricane Wilma.
Spotlight generosity of Hurricane Wilma survivors in Mexico (USA Today)
USA TODAY's editorial "Wilma, silent storm" reflects on the relatively small national reaction to the massive and destructive Hurricane Wilma. As a survivor of Wilma, who huddled in a small church shelter in Cancun, Mexico, with my family and with scores of other Americans for what seemed an eternity, I certainly agree (Editorial, Monday).
Local Man Credited With Saving Life During Hurricane Wilma (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
A man from Elsmere, Del., is credited with saving a man's life during Hurricane Wilma. Sam Spangler went to Cancun to get married, but he came back a hero.
Restoration of Power Continues for Customers Affected By Hurricane Wilma; Repair Crews Focusing on Hardest Hit Areas (RedNova)
A restoration workforce totaling more than 18,600 line, tree clearing and support personnel from 33 states and Canada has restored power to 2.6 million customers, 83 percent of the 3.2 million customers left without power by Hurricane Wilma nine days ago.
Valley residents recount Hurricane Wilma experiences (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Thursday, November 3, 2005. PALMDALE - Hurricane Wilma transformed Cancun into a disaster zone last month.
Plan Announced To Assist Schools Impacted By Hurricane Wilma (WPBF TheWPBFChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Gov. Jeb Bush announced Tuesday that public schools in counties most affected by Hurricane Wilma will receive waivers from the Department of Education on a variety of issues.
Halloween Is Hurricane Wilma's
Halloween Is Hurricane Wilma's New Victim (ABC News)
Hurricane Wilma Claims Another Victim - Halloween Trick-Or-Treating
Complete Hurricane Wilma coverage (Palm Beach Post)
NEWS 12 takes a look back at the destruction and difficulties from Hurricane Wilma.
2005 HURRICANE SEASON TIED FOR BUSIEST ON RECORD Wilma Exhausts List of Storm Names (NOAA News)
Oct. 17, 2005 Tropical Storm Wilma brewing over the northwestern Caribbean Sea takes the tally of named storms this year to 21, tying 1933 as the busiest hurricane season since records began in 1851. Wilma also is the final name on the 2005 list of storm names.
Hurricane Wilma Blows Election Thoughts Out Of Voters' Minds (NBC 6 Miami)
Because of Hurricane Wilma, Gov. Jeb Bush postponed several city elections in Miami-Dade County that were scheduled for Tuesday.
NOAA UPGRADES WILMA TO A HURRICANE 2005 Season Sets Additional Records (NOAA News)
Oct. 17, 2005 Wilma became the 12th hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season on Tuesday over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. This season now shares the record for the most hurricanes in one season with 1969. On Monday, Wilma became the season's 21st named storm, tying the seasonal record first set in 1933. Hurricane records date back to 1851.
Educators concerned about missed classes after Hurricane Wilma (WPMI 15)
MIAMI (AP) - Students and school administrators are discussing changes that will have to take place because of days missed due to Hurricane Wilma. Some high school students are worried that they won't be prepared to take the S-A-T this weekend. Others are concerned about doing well on the F-CAT.
Educators concerned about missed classes after Hurricane Wilma (ABC Action News)
MIAMI - Thousands of students have been out of class for nearly two weeks because of Hurricane Wilma, and administrators are worried about the effect of the long break on students' performance, and the disaster's impact on their emotional health.
Hurricane Wilma's Impact on GBI Very Minimal (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Goodwin Biotechnology, Inc. today announced that the impact it faced from the recent Hurricane Wilma that hit South Flor
Cow Takes Swim In
Cow Takes Swim In Pool After Hurricane Wilma (NBC 6 Miami)
In the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma there have been some strange sights, but perhaps none stranger than one in Palm City.
FPL ponders high cost of Hurricane Wilma (CBS Market Watch)
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Wilma has entered hurricane history as the most disruptive storm to ever hit Florida Power & Light, with more than 800,000 of the utility's customers still lacking electricity seven days after the storm struck.
Hurricane Wilma postpones Miami's mayoral election (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
MIAMI (AP) Hurricane Wilma has delayed Miami's mayoral election for two weeks. Gov. Jeb Bush last week postponed Tuesday's election until Nov. 15 because of widespread damage and power outages caused by the storm.
Halloween Is Hurricane Wilma's New Victim (AP via Yahoo! News)
Little ghosts and goblins in cities across South Florida were stuck inside Monday night as officials urged parents to call off trick-or-treating because of the damage from Hurricane Wilma.
HURRICANE WILMA ESSAY CONTEST (Miami Herald)
The Herald is sponsoring a student essay contest to answer this question: How can I help my community after Hurricane Wilma? Winners will be picked in three categories: Grades 1-5 (50 words maximum), 6-8 (200 words) and 9-12 (500 words).
Hurricane Wilma Podcasts (Bonita Daily News)
Below are the Daily News podcasts chronicling the approach, arrival and aftermath of Hurricane Wilma.
National Weather: Hurricane Wilma, Early Snow Blankets Appalachians (CattleNetwork.com)
Category 3 Hurricane Wilma cut a destructive swath across southern Florida on the morning of October 24, battering citrus, sugarcane, and specialty crops, including fall-season vegetables and nurseries.
Halloween Is Hurricane Wilma's New Victim (ABC News)
Hurricane Wilma Claims Another Victim - Trick-Or-Treating
Halloween Is Hurricane Wilma's New Victim (ABC News)
Hurricane Wilma Claims Another Victim - Halloween Trick-Or-Treating
Hurricane Wilma forces changes
Hurricane Wilma forces changes in Cuba trade trip (Farm And Ranch Guide)
BISMARCK - North Dakota officials had to scramble to make some last-minute adjustments in travel schedules for this week s trade mission to Cuba, thanks to Hurricane Wilma.
See Viewer Pictures Of Hurricane Wilma Damage (Local10.com)
If you have photos of storm damage from Hurricane Wilma's wrath, this is your chance to share them with friends and family. Add them to our Local10.com community slideshow.
FAIA Issues Hurricane Wilma Public Service Radio Message (Insurance Journal)
A public service announcement has been released by the Florida Association of Insurance Agents to radio stations in areas affected by Hurricane Wilma. The message will be broadcast in Collier, Palm Be
ASUR Provides Fourth Update on Impact from Hurricane Wilma (HispanicBusiness.com)
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancun Airport and eight others in the southeast of Mexico, today released a preliminary report on the effects of Hurricane Wilma, which struck the Yucatan Peninsula on October 20, 2005.
Hurricane Wilma wipes out half of Florida's grapefruit crop (Tampa Bay's 10)
Lakeland, Florida -- Early estimates show that Hurricane Wilma will cause the loss of 180 million dollars worth of Florida's citrus crop, including nearly half of the state's grapefruit crop.
Florida: hurricane Wilma's death
Florida: hurricane Wilma's death toll rises to 21 (Pravda Ru)
07:34 2005-10-30 The death toll from Hurricane Wilma rose to 21 in Florida, after state emergency officials reported seven more deaths Saturday in the storm's aftermath.
Boca not so luxurious after Hurricane Wilma (Boca Raton News)
It s been five days since Hurricane Wilma left Felipe Zamorano and his family without the bare living essentials- air conditioning, food, water and light.
Hurricane Wilma's Death Toll 21 in Fla. (AP via Yahoo! News)
The death toll from Hurricane Wilma rose to 21 in Florida, after state emergency officials reported seven more deaths Saturday in storm's aftermath.
Hurricane Wilma's Death Toll 21 in Fla. (ABC News)
Hurricane Wilma's Death Toll Rises to 21 in Florida After Seven New Deaths Reported
Hurricane Wilma's death toll hits 21 in Florida (Houston Chronicle)
WILTON MANORS, Fla. The death toll from Hurricane Wilma rose to 21 in Florida, after state emergency officials reported seven more deaths Saturday in storm's aftermath.
FPL Announces Restoration to 60 Percent of Customers Affected By Hurricane Wilma, 1.9 Million Returned to Service in 21 (RedNova)
In its fifth full day of restoration following Hurricane Wilma, Florida Power & Light Company announced that it has restored power to 60 percent of its customers impacted by the storm. By 4 p.m. service had been returned to 1.9 million customers.
FPL Restores Service to 2 Million Customers Affected By Hurricane Wilma (RedNova)
As it ended its fifth full day of restoration following Hurricane Wilma, Florida Power & Light Company announced that it has restored power to more than 60 percent of its customers impacted by the storm.
Hurricane Wilma's Death Toll 21 in Fla. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Writer WILTON MANORS, Fla. -- The death toll from Hurricane Wilma rose to 21 in Florida, after state emergency officials reported seven more deaths Saturday in storm's aftermath.
Florida emergency rooms swamped in Hurricane Wilma's aftermath (San Diego Union-Tribune)
PLANTATION, Fla., 2:42 p.m. Oct. 30 (AP): While helping his mother clean up her yard after Hurricane Wilma, 41-year-old Tim Swett aggravated an existing back problem, sending him in search of a doctor.
Hurricane Wilma's death toll rises to 21 in Florida (USA Today)
The death toll from Hurricane Wilma rose to 21 in Florida, after state emergency officials reported seven more deaths Saturday in storm's aftermath. The deaths brought the total number of casualties from the storm which pummeled Mexico, Haiti and Jamaica before hitting Florida to 38.
A look at deaths
A look at deaths blamed on Hurricane Wilma (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
By The Associated Press MIAMI -- Details of 21 deaths blamed on Hurricane Wilma through Saturday, according to state officials. - Unidentified man, mid-40s, died Monday when his motorcycle that hit a downed tree lying across the road.
Florida recovers from Wilma bit by bit; Beta set to become hurricane (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Florida recovered a promising degree of normalcy, four days after Hurricane Wilma pounded the peninsula, as power began to come back on and airports and ports were reopened.
Florida's economy takes a beating from Hurricane Wilma (Channel NewsAsia)
KEY WEST, United States : As parts of the US state of Florida continue efforts to recover from Hurricane Wilma, the region's economy has taken a severe blow from the storm.
A look at deaths blamed on Hurricane Wilma (Gainesville Sun)
etails of 21 deaths blamed on Hurricane Wilma through Saturday, according to state officials. - Unidentified man, mid-40s, died Monday when his motorcycle that hit a downed tree lying across the road.
FPL Announces Restoration to 60 Percent of Customers Affected By Hurricane Wilma, 1.9 Million Returned to Service in 21 (RedNova)
In its fifth full day of restoration following Hurricane Wilma, Florida Power & Light Company announced that it has restored power to 60 percent of its customers impacted by the storm. By 4 p.m. service had been returned to 1.9 million customers.
Hurricane update: Power on for half of users after Wilma (The Tucson Citizen)
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Simple tasks including buying gas, cooking food and turning on the lights got a little easier yesterday, with power restored to nearly half the homes and businesses that lost it during Hurricane Wilma.
[ENS] ERD assists Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Wilma (Worldwide Faith News)
[ENS, Source: ERD] Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) is providing emergency assistance to Florida communities affected by Hurricane Wilma. The Category 3 hurricane, which made landfall in south Florida on October 24, took 14 lives and caused an estimated $6-10 billion in damages. Four million residents remain without power. Heavy winds up to 100 mph damaged homes, businesses, and other
Judicial system in six
Judicial system in six Florida counties disrupted by Hurricane Wilma (Sun-Sentinel)
MIAMI -- Hurricane Wilma disrupted the court systems in six Florida counties, but most are showing signs they will begin to resume normal operations and possibly trials next week.
Florida recovers from Wilma bit by bit; Beta set to become hurricane (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Florida recovered a promising degree of normalcy, four days after Hurricane Wilma pounded the peninsula, as power began to come back on and airports and ports were reopened.
Powered Down: Hurricane Wilma Hits South Florida (CRN)
Many South Florida solution providers battered by Hurricane Wilma last week lost their power and telephones, but not their spirits.
Pluto Rocket in Florida Damaged by Hurricane Wilma (RedNova)
By Irene KlotzCAPE CANAVERAL, Florida -- A Lockheed Martin Atlas 5 rocket being prepared to launch NASA's first probe to Pluto was slightly damaged when Hurricane Wilma cut a swath through Florida but should still be able to launch as planned, officials said on Friday.The 200-foot (61-meter) tall rocket was standing vertically inside its assembly hangar at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station when
Kansas Citians Experience Hurricane Wilma (KCTV 5 Kansas City)
Some Kansas Citians who experienced Hurricane Wilma firsthand shot video and took still pictures of the storm and it's aftermath. Click here to see their story, watch the raw video and look at the images.
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Wilma - Day 5 (Sun-Sentinel)
A pair of American flamingos are reflected in their wading pond at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. The birds were moved indoors for safety while Hurricane Wilma passed through. The zoo was heavily damaged and welcomes anyone who would like to help clean up.
Pluto rocket in Florida damaged by Hurricane Wilma (RedNova)
By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A Lockheed Martin Atlas 5 rocket being prepared to launch NASA's first probe to Pluto was slightly damaged when Hurricane Wilma cut a swath through Florida but should still be able to launch as planned, officials said on Friday. The 200-foot (61-meter) tall rocket was standing vertically inside its assembly hangar at Cape Canaveral Air Force
Pluto rocket in Florida damaged by Hurricane Wilma (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A Lockheed Martin Atlas 5 rocket being prepared to launch NASA's first probe to Pluto was slightly damaged when Hurricane Wilma cut a swath through Florida but should still be able to launch as planned, officials said on Friday.
Week In Review: Hurricane Wilma Slams Florida (NBC 17 Raleigh)
Hurricane Wilma does billions in damage, leaves a city in the dark and proves too much for "Today" show weatherman Al Roker. See this week's most unforgettable images.
Hurricane center accurately predicted Wilma's path (Miami Herald)
Despite wildly varying computer models and a slow-moving storm system, the National Hurricane Center was sharp in forecasting Hurricane Wilma's path and close on predicting the intensity of its battering winds.
Alaska Airlines Flights to
Alaska Airlines Flights to Cancun Remain Canceled Following Hurricane Wilma (RedNova)
SEATTLE, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines' regularly scheduled air service to Cancun International Airport remains canceled until further notice as a result of Hurricane Wilma. The carrier ceased its one daily flight to Cancun, Mexico, on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
American Airlines Continues Special Flights Into Mexico to Bring Passengers Stranded By Hurricane Wilma Home (RedNova)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines continues to operate special flights to bring passengers back home from Mexico after they were stranded by Hurricane Wilma.
Florida Businesses Dealing with Aftermath of Hurricane Wilma (PR Web)
Halloween Costume Website, Internet Marketing Consultant and Domain Name business are all feeling the effects on business from Hurricane Wilma. [PRWEB Oct 28, 2005]
Freddie Mac Announces Mortgage Relief for Borrowers Affected by Hurricane Wilma (Real Estate News)
RISMEDIA, Oct. 28, 2005 One of the nation s largest mortgage investors, Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today announced disaster relief policies for borrowers affected by Hurricane Wilma in federally declared major disaster areas. The company s disaster policies enable mortgage servicers to suspend mortgage payments or provide other short-term financial relief to borrowers with Freddie Mac-owned mortgages
After Hurricane Wilma: Claims Piling Up As Cleanup Begun in Naples; In Some Areas Power Could Be Out for Weeks (Insurance Journal)
Southwest and South Florida are recovering, very slowly, from the after-effects of Hurricane Wilma, which crossed over Naples on Monday and then speedily traveled due east to Miami and South Florida.
Reports From Hurricane Wilma
Reports From Hurricane Wilma (AP via Yahoo! News)
National writer Allen Breed is covering the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma on Floridas Gulf Coast and files these reports.
Hurricane Wilma left many South Floridians in medical limbo (Miami Herald)
Hurricane Wilma left many South Floridians in medical limbo. Here's some key information about your medical needs. PRESCRIPTION REFILLS
Hurricane Wilma devastates tourism industry in Cancun, Cozumel (Cyber Diver News Network)
COZUMEL, Mexico (25 Oct 2005) -- Utility workers restrung fallen power lines Monday, bulldozers cleared debris and traffic cops tried to keep order on jammed streets that had just reopened after Hurricane Wilma pounded Mexico's premier resort zone.
Florida Gov. Bush takes blame for delays in Hurricane Wilma relief (Gainesville Sun)
ith many Floridians still struggling to find food, water, ice and gas in the wake of Hurricane Wilma, Gov. Jeb Bush took responsibility for frustrating relief delays in a state all too familiar with powerful storms.
American Tourists Find Their Way Home After Hurricane Wilma (New York Times)
Few horror stories can compete with those being told by American tourists who are trying desperately to find a way home after surviving Hurricane Wilma.
Hurricane Wilma Evacuees End Up In Central Florida (WFTV 9 Orlando)
It was a long and busy night for many Central Florida gas stations. Hurricane victims are driving for hours to find enough gas to fill up their cars. VIDEO: Cocoa Still Flooded | Mess At Zoo DETAILS: 10 Fla. Deaths Blamed On Wilma S. FLORIDA: Gov't Response Again In Question VIEWER PHOTOS: Local Wilma Damage SUBMIT PHOTOS: Send Wilma Damage Photos DAMAGE PHOTOS: Wilma Leaves Mark On Florida
Recovery From Hurricane Wilma Begins (AP via Yahoo! News)
Repair crews across Florida struggled Tuesday to restore electricity to up to 6 million people, reopen the region's airports and replace countless windows blown out of downtown high-rises during Hurricane Wilma's ruinous dash across the state.
Gov. Bush takes blame for delays in Hurricane Wilma relief (USA Today)
With many Floridians still struggling to find food, water, ice and gas in the wake of Hurricane Wilma, Gov. Jeb Bush took responsibility for frustrating relief delays in a state all too familiar with powerful storms.
Chertoff to Survey Hurricane Wilma Damage (AP via Yahoo! News)
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says he doesn't want to be the FEMA director, but he's keeping a close eye and firm grip on the federal government's response to Hurricane Wilma.
Florida Death Toll Doubles From Hurricane Wilma (WGAL 8)
Authorities now say 10 people, rather than 5, died in Florida during Hurricane Wilma. Meanwhile, patience is wearing thin for survivors waiting for relief supplies.
American Tourists Find Their
American Tourists Find Their Way Home After Hurricane Wilma (New York Times)
Few horror stories can compete with those being told by American tourists who are trying desperately to find a way home after surviving Hurricane Wilma.
Hurricane Wilma causes FIU's game to be postponed (The Sports Network: Sports)
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Due to the severe damage caused by Hurricane Wilma, this Saturday's game between Middle Tennessee State and Florida International has been postponed.
Another game rescheduled because of Hurricane Wilma (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Saturday's game between the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals has been rescheduled because of damage caused to the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise by Hurricane Wilma, the NHL said in a statement on Tuesday.
NHL Panthers postpone another game due to Hurricane Wilma (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Damage from Hurricane Wilma prompted the Florida Panthers to postpone Saturday's scheduled National Hockey League home game against Washington, the second game delayed due to the deadly storm.
Chertoff to Survey Hurricane Wilma Damage (AP via Yahoo! News)
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says he doesn't want to be the FEMA director, but he's keeping a close eye and firm grip on the federal government's response to Hurricane Wilma.
Recovery From Hurricane Wilma Begins (AP via Yahoo! News)
Repair crews across Florida struggled Tuesday to restore electricity to up to 6 million people, reopen the region's airports and replace countless windows blown out of downtown high-rises during Hurricane Wilma's ruinous dash across the state.
Reports From Hurricane Wilma (AP via Yahoo! News)
National writer Allen Breed is covering the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma on Floridas Gulf Coast and files these reports.
Hurricane Wilma postpones MTSU game (Sports Illustrated)
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Middle Tennessee's game at Florida International scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of damage caused by Hurricane Wilma, MTSU officials said.
Search suspended for sailboat as hurricane Wilma brushes Atlantic Canada (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
HALIFAX (CP) - High winds and rain moved into the Maritimes on Tuesday as the effects of hurricane Wilma brushed Atlantic Canada, keeping the worst of the storm well off land.
Saturday's Florida-Washington game postponed due to hurricane Wilma (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
(CP) - Hurricane Wilma has forced the postponement of another NHL game.
Florida reeling from Hurricane
Florida reeling from Hurricane Wilma's rampage (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Southern Florida was reeling on Tuesday after enduring a four-hour assault by Hurricane Wilma that killed at least four people, cut power to millions of homes and caused billions of dollars in damage.
Hurricane Wilma Batters South Florida (WESH via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma roared across Florida Monday morning with a lot more rain than expected, leaving many parts of the Sunshine State in the dark.
Hurricane Wilma Floods Havana Streets (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma never made landfall in Cuba, but its ferocious waves transformed the island's capital city for a day, ripping off chunks of the famous Malecon seawall and flooding many of Havana's most prominent streets.
Hurricane Wilma brushes Atlantic Canada; energizes second storm system (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
HALIFAX (CP) - A search was underway Tuesday for a sailboat from Nova Scotia that was apparently on its way to Massachusetts with hurricane Wilma directly in its path.
Search underway for sailboat as hurricane Wilma brushes Atlantic Canada (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
HALIFAX (CP) - As the remnants of hurricane Wilma tracked toward Atlantic Canada on Tuesday efforts were underway to find a sailboat that left Liverpool, N.S., last week headed for the Boston area.
Photo Album : PHOTOS: Hurricane Wilma pummels Cuba, Mexico and Florida (AlertNet)
Featured here is a selection of images from day three of Hurricane Wilma.
Hurricane Wilma Service Updates on October 25: Postal And Telemarketing (Direct Marketing Association)
11:30 a.m., ET, October 25, 2005 The Direct Marketing Association urges members who are marketing into areas impacted by Hurricane Wilma to be advised of the following service updates from the United States Postal Service, the United Parcel Service, FedEx, DHL, and DMA's Teleservices Council.
Remnants from Hurricane Wilma likely to add to October rainfall record (phillyburbs.com)
Rain coming from the remnants of Hurricane Wilma and a low-pressure front from Ohio is forecast to be here through Wednesday.
Hurricane Wilma Losing Power (Voice of America)
Hurricane Wilma is showing signs of weakening as it continues moving north off the U.S. East Coast. The U.S. National Weather Service says Wilma now has sustained winds of 185 kilometers an hour.
Hurricane Wilma makes landfall
Hurricane Wilma makes landfall on Florida coast (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma made landfall on Florida's southwest Gulf Coast on Monday as a powerful Category 3 storm capable of causing structural damage to buildings, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Wilma Batters Florida Peninsula (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma crashed ashore early Monday as a strong Category 3 storm, battering southwest Florida with 125 mph winds and pounding waves as it began a dash across the state.
Hurricane Wilma strengthens, lashes Florida (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A strengthening Hurricane Wilma lashed southern Florida on Monday as it raced toward the densely populated Miami area after pounding Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and killing 17 people on a rampage through the Caribbean.
Hurricane Wilma Heads Into Atlantic After Path Across Florida (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Wilma headed into the Atlantic Ocean after its path across southern Florida knocked down trees and power lines and flooded low-lying areas.
Hurricane Wilma hammers Florida mainland and Keys (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma crashed ashore in southwest Florida and roared across the peninsula, pounding Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach on Monday after slamming Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and killing 17 people in the Caribbean.
Weather warnings issued for Maritimes as hurricane centre tracks Wilma (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
HALIFAX (CP) - With hurricane Wilma advancing up the Atlantic coast after plowing into Florida, Canadian weather officials warned that storm-force winds, pounding surf and heavy rain would start lashing parts of the Maritimes by early Tuesday.
Developments Related to Hurricane Wilma (AP via Yahoo! News)
Developments across Florida related to Hurricane Wilma:
Hurricane Wilma strengthens to Category 3 (International Herald Tribune)
Huge waves lashed Havana's seafront as Hurricane Wilma headed toward Florida on Monday after battering the Mexican coastline with howling winds and torrential rains, killing at least three people.
Hurricane Wilma Barrels Toward Florida (Washington Post)
After lashing Mexico's Cancun region, Hurricane Wilma turned to the northeast, and is barreling toward Florida, where residents took shelter and emergency preparedness leaders made last-minute pleas to those who resisted mandatory evacuation orders.
Hurricane Wilma hits Florida's southwest coast (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma crashed ashore in southern Florida on Monday and roared across the Everglades toward the densely populated Miami area after slamming Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and killing 17 people across the Caribbean.
Mexican Caribbean doused by
Mexican Caribbean doused by deadly Hurricane Wilma (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Mexico's famed Caribbean resorts were knee-deep in water on Sunday after Hurricane Wilma roared past, uprooting trees, smashing homes and killing at least six people, as the storm set a new course for Florida.
Hurricane Wilma aims at Florida after Mexico chaos (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma thundered toward Florida on Sunday after devastating Mexico's Caribbean resorts with floodwaters and wild winds that smashed thousands of homes and killed at least seven people.
Hurricane Wilma batters Mexico as it heads for Florida (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Mexico's Caribbean beach resorts were knee-deep in water and strewn with debris on Sunday after Hurricane Wilma roared through, smashing homes and killing at least seven people before taking aim at Florida.
Hurricane Wilma Kills at Least 7 in Mexico (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma punished Mexico's Caribbean coastline for a second day Saturday, ripping away storefronts, peeling back roofs and forcing tourists and residents trapped in hotels and shelters to scramble to higher floors. At least seven people were killed.
Hurricane Wilma aims at Florida (Stuff)
KEY WEST: Hurricane Wilma thundered towards Florida after devastating Mexico's Caribbean resorts with floodwaters and wild winds that smashed thousands of homes and killed at least seven people.
Hurricane Wilma Kills at Least 3 in Mexico (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma punished Mexico's Caribbean coastline for a second day Saturday, ripping away storefronts, peeling back roofs and forcing tourists and residents trapped in hotels and shelters to scramble to higher floors. At least three people were killed.
Mexican Caribbean slammed by Hurricane Wilma (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Mexico's famed Caribbean resorts were knee-deep in water on Sunday after Hurricane Wilma roared through, smashing homes and killing at least six people, as the storm set a new course for Florida.
Hurricane Wilma speeds toward Florida 'like a rocket' (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Associated Press Key West residents walk along the beach on the Atlantic Ocean as the sun shines through the clouds in Key West, Fla., Sunday. People who have chosen not to follow the mandatory evacuation order in the Florida Keys are awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Wilma, expected late Sunday or early Monday.
Hurricane Wilma batters Mexican resorts, 6 dead (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma blasted through Mexico's Caribbean resorts on Saturday, smashing homes and killing at least six people in a slow-moving rampage that put it on course to hit Florida next.
Deadly Hurricane Wilma ravages
Deadly Hurricane Wilma ravages Mexico resorts (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma blasted through Mexico's luxury Caribbean resorts on Saturday, smashing homes and killing at least two people in a slow-moving, rain-swelled rampage across the Yucatan peninsula.
Hurricane Wilma pounds Mexico's Yucatan (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma relentlessly pounded Mexico's Caribbean coast on Saturday, destroying homes and flooding beach resorts as it meandered slowly over the Yucatan peninsula.
Hurricane Wilma Punishes Mexico Coastline (ABC News)
Hurricane Wilma Punishes Mexico Coastline for Second Day; at Least Three People Are Killed
Weakened Hurricane Wilma downgraded to category three (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma pounding Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula weakened and was downgraded to a category three storm packing sustained winds of 205 kilometers (125 miles) an hour, the US National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Wilma downgraded to category three (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma pounding Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula has weakened and has been downgraded to a category three storm packing sustained winds of 205 kilometers (125 miles) an hour.
Hurricane Wilma battering Mexico's resort towns with relentless winds (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
CANCUN, Mexico (CP) - Hurricane Wilma punished Mexico's Caribbean coastline for a second day Saturday, ripping away storefronts, peeling back roofs and forcing tourists and residents trapped in hotels and shelters to scramble to higher floors.
Hurricane Wilma Tears Into
Hurricane Wilma Tears Into Mexican Resorts (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma tore into Mexico's resort-studded Caribbean coastline on Friday with torrential rains and shrieking winds, filling streets with water, shattered glass and debris as thousands of tourists hunkered down in hotel ballrooms and emergency shelters.
Hurricane Wilma batters Mexico's Caribbean resorts (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma slammed into Mexico's Caribbean beach resorts on Friday with screaming winds that knocked over houses, upturned trees and trapped thousands of tourists in cramped shelters.
Hurricane Wilma smashes into Mexico resorts (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma slammed into Mexico's famed Caribbean beach resorts on Friday with screaming winds that flattened trees and signposts and trapped thousands of tourists inside cramped shelters.
Hurricane Wilma lashes Mexico's beach resorts (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma's fierce winds and rain battered Mexico's famed Caribbean beach resorts on Friday, knocking over trees and trapping thousands of nervous tourists inside cramped shelters.
Hurricane Wilma Tears Into Mexican Resorts (ABC News)
Packing Winds of 140 Mph, Hurricane Wilma Tears Into Resorts of Mexico's Mayan Riviera
Hurricane Wilma tears into heart of Mexico's Caribbean strip of resorts (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
CANCUN, Mexico (CP) - Hurricane Wilma tore into Mexico's resort-studded Mayan Riviera on Friday with torrential rains and shrieking winds, filling the streets with water, shattered glass and debris as thousands of stranded tourists hunkered down in hotel ballrooms and emergency shelters.
Dolphins game rescheduled due
Dolphins game rescheduled due to Hurricane Wilma (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The NFL moved the game between the host Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs from Sunday to Friday after Hurricane Wilma roared toward Florida on Thursday.
Tourists flee huge Hurricane Wilma (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Roaring waves pounded Mexican beach resorts on Thursday and thousands of tourists were ready to be evacuated as powerful Hurricane Wilma plowed through the Caribbean on its way to Florida.
Hurricane Wilma's Outer Edge Hits Cancun (AP via Yahoo! News)
Tourists packed Cancun's airport desperately seeking flights out and guests at luxury hotels shuttled to emergency shelters, trying to escape Hurricane Wilma as its outer bands battered the resort's white-sand beaches. Cuba evacuated more than 200,000 people ahead of the Category 4 storm.
Hurricane Wilma Expected to Strengthen as It Hits Mexico Today (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Wilma's winds are expected to strengthen as the storm nears Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula today, forcing the country to evacuate residents and tourists. Florida officials are making emergency preparations for a hit later this week.
Hurricane Wilma slows down but remains strong (Knight Ridder via Yahoo! News)
MIAMI - Hurricane Wilma prowled closer Thursday to a collision with Mexico, edged a bit farther from Florida and slowed down again.
Hurricane Wilma targets Yucatan, Florida (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
CANCUN, Mexico (Reuters)- Hurricane Wilma weakened slightly from its record strength in the Caribbean sea on Thursday, but threatened to pound tourist resorts on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula with a 10-foot tidal surge and 145 mph winds.
Tourists flee as Hurricane Wilma threatens Mexico (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Roaring waves pounded Mexican beach resorts on Thursday and thousands of tourists were evacuated to escape the wrath of Hurricane Wilma, which gathered strength in the Caribbean on its way to Florida.
Hurricane Wilma Alters Sports Events (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma is already causing problems for sporting events scheduled for this weekend.
Hurricane Wilma spurs Mexico, Florida exodus (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
MIAMI (Reuters)- Hurricane Wilma, which weakened to a still fierce Category 4 storm after breaking intensity records in the Caribbean Sea, prompted widespread evacuations as it approached the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday.
Hurricane Wilma slams Mexico resorts (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Lashing wind and rain pounded Mexican beach resorts on Friday and thousands of tourists hunkered down in shelters to escape Hurricane Wilma, which churned in the Caribbean on its way to Florida.
Mexico Caribbean coast in
Mexico Caribbean coast in Hurricane Wilma's sights (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Fishermen sailed their boats to safety, MTV canceled a major Latin music awards show and tourists tried to flee on Wednesday from Hurricane Wilma, a ferocious storm heading for Mexico's Caribbean coast.
Hurricane Wilma Lashes Caribbean Coastline (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma rapidly strengthened into one of the Americas' most intense storms ever and lashed Caribbean coastlines Wednesday, forcing tourists to flee as it threatened to slam into Cancun and southern Florida.
Hurricane Wilma spurs Mexico, Florida exodus (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
MIAMI (Reuters)- Hurricane Wilma, which weakened to a still fierce Category 4 storm after breaking intensity records in the Caribbean Sea, prompted widespread evacuations as it neared the Gulf of Mexico early on Thursday.
Wilma, fiercest hurricane, threatens Mexico, Fla (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma became the fiercest Atlantic hurricane ever seen as it churned toward western Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan peninsula on Wednesday, and threatened densely populated Florida after having already killed 10 people in Haiti.
Florida Keys Will Evacuate as Hurricane Wilma Nears (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Residents of the Florida Keys begin clearing out as federal officials place emergency supplies of water and food around the state today in anticipation of Hurricane Wilma.
Bush briefed on Hurricane Wilma (AFP via Yahoo! News)
US President George W. Bush has received a briefing on Hurricane Wilma and hopes residents of Florida and the US Gulf Coast will heed official warnings, his spokesman said.
Wilma Strengthens to Category 5 Hurricane (Washington Post)
Hurricane Wilma gathered strength at lightning speed today, turning into the most intense Atlantic storm ever recorded as a Category 5 hurricane heading toward Florida over the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
Record Hurricane Wilma threatens Florida (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma became the fiercest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded as it churned toward western Cuba and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday and threatened densely populated Florida.
Hurricane Wilma Heads for Central America (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma swirled into the most intense Atlantic storm ever recorded Wednesday, a Category 5 monster whose 175 mph winds and heavy rains were blamed for killing at least 11 people in Haiti and one in Jamaica as it bore down on Central America.
Hurricane Wilma Scrubs Mexico's MTV Awards (AP via Yahoo! News)
The approach of Hurricane Wilma has forced MTV to postpone its Latin American music video awards ceremony, which had been scheduled for Mexico's Playa del Carmen resort.
Hurricane Wilma grows into
Hurricane Wilma grows into dangerous Category 5 (International Herald Tribune)
Hurricane Wilma strengthened into a Category 5 monster early Wednesday with 175 mph (282 kph) winds, and forecasters said a key reading of the storm's pressure showed it to be the most powerful of the year.
Wilma Strengthens to Category 4 Hurricane (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma whirled into the record books as the 12th such storm of the season, strengthening early Wednesday into a Category 4 storm and setting a course to sideswipe Central America and Mexico. Forecasters warned of a "significant threat" to Florida by the weekend.
Hurricane Wilma Scrubs Mexico's MTV Awards (AP via Yahoo! News)
The approach of Hurricane Wilma has forced MTV to postpone its Latin American music video awards ceremony, which had been scheduled for Mexico's Playa del Carmen resort.
Wilma strongest hurricane on record (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma, which swelled into an "extremely dangerous" Category 5 storm, threatening Mexico and the Caribbean, is the strongest hurricane on record in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Wilma now 'extremely dangerous' (CNN.com)
Hurricane Wilma rapidly intensified from a Category 2 to a Category 4 hurricane early Wednesday with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, and forecasters warned it could become a Category 5 hurricane later in the day before possibly slamming into Florida by this weekend.
Wilma Strengthens to Category 5 Hurricane (Washington Post)
The National Hurricane Center upgraded Hurricane Wilma this morning to an "extremely dangerous" Category 5 and put the Florida Keys on notice that Wilma could be heading its way over the next five days.
Wilma Strengthens to Category 5 Hurricane (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hurricane Wilma strengthened into a Category 5 monster early Wednesday packing 175 mph winds, and forecasters said a key reading of the storm's pressure showed it to be the most powerful of the year.