Florida is trading one threat for another. Tropical Storm Hanna looks like it will pass to the east, but Hurricane Ike could be curving near Florida's southeast coast by early next week. ...more

September 4, 2008

When Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast three years ago, a staggering degree of incompetence emerged at every level of government. From New Orleans city hall to the White House, no one was prepared to deal with the Category 3 storm and its devastating aftermath. ...more

September 3, 2008

Two friends from Sebring were among thousands rushing out of the Big Easy as Hurricane Gustav approached Louisiana. ...more

September 1, 2008

A big sign at the harbor here encourages: "Think Positive, St. Bernard!" But after three years in a government trailer, Beth Basile is finding that hard to do. ...more

August 31, 2008

Mayor Ray Nagin could be days away from announcing he will run for governor of Louisiana - a move many in this stricken city regard as preposterous. ...more

September 5, 2007