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Baltimore's Franklin Square neighborhood is hotter than about two-thirds of the neighborhoods in the city. It's also in one of Baltimore's poorest areas.

As Rising Heat Bakes U.S. Cities, The Poor Often Feel It Most

Meg Anderson

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Hotter neighborhoods tend to be poorer in dozens of major U.S. cities. That extra heat can have serious health effects for those living there.

This map highlights the cities and days where record highs are likely to be tied or broken (shown in red).

Historic Heat Possible this Holiday Weekend in North & Central Florida

Cyndee O'Quinn

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A heat wave is set to break records across north and central Florida this weekend, some dating back to the 1940s and 50s. Holiday vacationers will be...

Local / State

Millions In State Swelter Through Power Outages

Associated Press

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In a state built on air conditioning, millions of Florida residents now want to know: When will the power come back on?Hurricane Irma's march across…

Local / State

State Sizzles As Heat Index Rises

Associated Press

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The dog days of summer have hit Florida where the heat index is on the rise.National Weather Service Meteorologist David Sharp says the temperature in the…

Health News Florida

Summer Safety: Heat-Related Illnesses

You've been hearing about the record-breaking heat in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states. It's not quite as hot here, but hot enough to cause…