William Bratton, who led six police departments, including in Boston, Los Angeles and New York, criticized 287 (g) in a 2009 op-ed. He said that deputizing local officers to enforce immigration laws ...

A Florence woman who killed a Shoals doctor while driving under the influence of amphetamines is facing new drug charges. 48 First Alert Meteorologist Eric Burke provides us with Thursday morning's ...

Because hurricanes are not just a coastal issue, and damage from wind and water can happen hundreds of miles inland regardless of the storm’s landfall strength, the National Hurricane Center is ...

In a Category 1 hurricane, damage is generally minimal. Large tree branches and some trees downed, some siding and shingles may be blown off, with several power outages. Winds are between 74-95 mph.

JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — Emergency officials in North Alabama are asking residents to report any damage caused by Tuesday night’s severe storms. The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency has ...

If hurricane damage continues to keep up this alarming pattern, we can expect insurance coverage to drop in at-risk areas and threats to infrastructure and home security to increase, making hurricanes ...

The cause of the leak is under investigation. FREEPORT, Texas - A shelter-in-place order for Clute and Lake Jackson has been lifted following a chlorine gas release on Tuesday morning, officials say.

For residents in Clute and Lake Jackson under shelter-in-place orders, here are the recommended safety steps: Turn off all air conditioning units Minimize indoor air flow as much as possible Seal ...

Along with park amenities including a 400-acre lake, a roughly 3.5-mile paved trail and a playground, Nathan Benderson Park regularly hosts events ranging from rowing championships to the annual ...

Mobility could also help mitigate hurricane damage even if the oysters have to be jettisoned so the cages could be moved on shore temporarily during a storm. Curole said even if he loses his crop, ...

The ice storms in late March brought significant damage to communities in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The storms knocked out power and communications, damaged property and blocked ...