New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

New study finds 'alarming' high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the most comprehensive studies of flood risk ever finds that more than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts are most at risk of being affected by flooding, especially New York and New Orleans. Researchers at the University of Alabama used 16 different factors, including geographic hazards, … Read more

Family finds alligator swimming near Fort Myers Beach

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DUI and child neglect, entering Lee County. Check out this video from Fort Myers Beach. What was supposed to be an ordinary day at the beach turned into a crazy experience for many. Gulf News reporter Natasha Kosoul was at the beach today. The voices of those who saw everything fall. >> Visitors can expect … Read more

Survey finds energy industry’s confidence that new oil pipelines will be built quickly is fading

Survey finds energy industry's confidence that new oil pipelines will be built quickly is fading

Open this photo in gallery: Premier Mark Carney will sign a memorandum of understanding with Alberta Premier Daniel Smith in Calgary in November 2025.Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press The latest business sentiment survey from ATB Cormark Capital Markets suggests that confidence in new oil pipelines being selected for expedited federal review within the next year is waning. … Read more