World & Nation
The hurricane could do its greatest damage with soaring tides, officials say. Large-scale evacuations are ordered along the Gulf Coast.
Aug. 13, 2004
The state limps into a new hurricane season with thousands of families still displaced by last year’s quadruple whammy.
May 30, 2005
Scientists are always creating new computer models to help predict the unpredictable.
Oct. 24, 2004
In Charley’s aftermath, agents have arrived with checks, advice and the message that ‘everything is going to be OK.’
Aug. 18, 2004
Storm as wide as Texas, coming on the heels of Charley, is expected to make landfall Saturday.
Sept. 3, 2004
Politics
Just as his father did 12 years before, President Bush is flying to Florida to survey the damage wrought by a major hurricane less than three months before facing a hotly contested election.
Aug. 15, 2004
Business
The hurricane that hit Florida will be the second-costliest storm, according to a preliminary estimate.
Aug. 19, 2004
The four hurricanes that struck Florida since last month were expected to result in losses of $15 billion to $20 billion, the largest hurricane-related hit in more than a decade, according to the industry’s preliminary calculations.
Sept. 28, 2004
Engineers look for ways to help buildings survive hurricanes. Results lead to better building codes.
Sept. 26, 2004
Hurricane Charley’s 145-mph force took forecasters by surprise and showed just how shaky a science it was to predict a storm’s intensity -- even with all the latest satellite and radar technology.