It was the most powerful storm in Jamaica's history. Last week, Hurricane Melissa tore through the island and other Caribbean nations. Jamaican officials say the storm caused at least $7 billion worth ...

Jamaica is bracing for the world's strongest storm of 2025 after Hurricane Melissa was blamed for seven deaths across the Caribbean. The Category 5 hurricane is expected to gather speed and batter the ...

Editor's note: This page summarizes news on Hurricane Melissa for Wednesday, Oct. 29. For the latest on Hurricane Melissa, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Oct. 30. Hurricane Melissa weakened ...

• Direct hit: Hurricane Melissa is now squarely over western Jamaica, about three hours after it officially made landfall as a dangerous Category 5 storm. There are already reports of roads and ...

The storm “totally destroyed” the port of Black River, the prime minister said. At least five people died in Jamaica, and the hurricane killed at least 30 in Haiti. Officials expect the toll to rise.

A Jacksonville business owner in Jamaica is providing a firsthand look at the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. RELATED: Jacksonville business owner stuck in Jamaica wants to use his roofing ...

Deadly Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba overnight and was churning out to sea on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm as authorities in Jamaica began surveying the extensive damage left in its wake ...