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Flash flood warnings and watches are in effect across several parts of the United States. A temporary evacuation site has opened in Hāna, Maui, amid heavy rainfall and multiple road closures, while Mohave County in Arizona faces a flood watch and wind advisory. Flood threats are also flagged in Florida's Manatee and Sarasota counties, Nebraska and Iowa, with tropical weather systems bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to some areas.
- 2Gulf Coast Diva Angels Hold Halloween Poker Run for Special Olympics▼Gulf Coast Diva Angels hosting Halloween Poker Run for Manatee County Special Olympics athletes
The Gulf Coast Diva Angels are hosting a Halloween-themed Poker Run to raise money for Special Olympics athletes in Manatee County, Florida. Participants ride between stops collecting cards in costume, with proceeds supporting local athletes' training and competitions. The event highlights ongoing community fundraising efforts behind the area's Special Olympics programs.
- 3Florida officials seek smaller marina to protect manatees▼To better protect manatees, state wildlife officials want to downsize Seaquarium marina
Florida state wildlife officials are pushing to downsize the marina at the Miami Seaquarium as a measure to better protect manatees in the surrounding waters. The proposal would scale back boat operations at the attraction's docks, reducing risks to the threatened marine mammals. It comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Seaquarium's animal care practices and its future operations.
- 4Manatee stranded by extreme low tide during King Tides in Florida●Florida manatee left stranded as extreme low tide reveals hidden danger of King Tides
A manatee in Florida was left stranded after an unusually extreme low tide, an event linked to King Tides, when tidal ranges reach their extremes. The incident highlights the hidden dangers these tides pose to wildlife, leaving animals like manatees stranded in shallow or exposed waters. Weather outlets are drawing attention to how these tidal events affect coastal ecosystems.