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ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida is bracing for another wet and stormy day on Monday. Our area will have a 70% chance of scattered showers and storms. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated to hit ...

Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order reversing a federal rule pertaining to water pressure. Trump in the past has taken issue with what he said is low water pressure while washing his hair.

ST. LOUIS — Rain and intense winds aren't the only severe weather that will affect residents' lives around the St. Louis region on Tuesday. Very low air pressure is also expected to hit communities, ...

Many drivers who are otherwise cautious stewards of their vehicles can sometimes neglect the importance of their tires. Like any other part of your car, tires require monitoring and care. Good tires ...

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Hurricane forecasters are continuing to monitor a low-pressure system expected to form in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Disorganized showers and ...