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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired the names Beryl, Helene, and Milton due to their destruction during the 2024 hurricane season.
Those who leave their pets behind during natural disasters will now face the consequences of those actions. The Florida Senate passed SB 150, also coined “Trooper’s Law” on Wednesday.
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s cost.
A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump.
Governor Ron DeSantis called on Florida lawmakers to approve additional hurricane relief for homeowners and to work on reforms for the state’s condominium market.
From freezing temperatures to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather in 2024 was memorable — especially for the people that it impacted the most.
After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission approved its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark.
Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast endured two major hurricanes and a tropical storm in the span of nine weeks, and they are still feeling the economic shockwaves.
The Tampa Bay Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal.
The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark.
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.
A combination of hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing means it is highly unlikely the Tampa Bay Rays’ planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all.
Flagler County residents who suffered losses from Hurricane Milton or Helene may be eligible for disaster SNAP benefits and must pre-register by Nov. 15.
A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season.
The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton left behind damage that some people may never recover from, and the federal government is reminding people to be aware of potential scammers who may try to take advantage of the storms' victims.
Hurricane Milton’s devastating landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State.
With calls coming from unfamiliar numbers and area codes, FEMA wants applicants to be aware of scam callers pretending to be associates from disaster assistance.
Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.
Clean-up will proceed to the eastern areas of the county and work westward. The pickup is estimated to take a few weeks, however, the current schedule may change due to contractor progress when going from area to area.
U.S. tropical cyclones, including hurricanes, indirectly cause thousands of deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm. Researchers estimate an average U.S. tropical cyclone indirectly causes 7,000 to 11,000 excess deaths.
The state’s largest food bank is looking for Jacksonville volunteers to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton and Helene.
The insurance industry is facing potential rate hikes, and one Fort Myers insurance agent is weighing in on what homeowners should expect.
Damages to farmers and ranchers from Hurricane Milton may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that pummeled Florida since August 2023, according to state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
Two emergency debris removal contractors will join FCC Environmental on Friday to continue cleanup efforts for storm debris in St. Johns County.
The St. Johns River is one of several rivers across Florida that is still experiencing significant flooding because of Hurricane Milton.
Floridians who get benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are now eligible to apply for food replacement after Hurricane Milton.
Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them with back-to-back hits in less than two weeks.
A new upscale southern restaurant in San Marco, “Blue San Marco,” opened on Oct. 11. Hurricane Milton did not dampen its Grand Opening; instead, they were prepared for it.
The aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being assessed, and early estimates suggest that the financial impact could be felt by Florida residents in more ways than one.
The countdown is on for St. Johns County residents waiting for the debris left behind by hurricanes Helene and Milton to be picked up.
Monstrous hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages are still being added up, but experts in economics, insurance and risk say they are likely to be in the pantheon of super-costly $50 billion disasters.
The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Before Hurricane Milton’s landfall, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) deployed eight wave sensors between Naples and Crystal River and installed one rapid-deployment gauge on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to measure the coastal waves caused by the storm.
After several hurricanes, St. Johns County residents are concerned that storm debris hasn’t been picked up, including residents in the Plantation Oaks neighborhood.
Hurricane season hasn’t been kind to Florida this year, and some officials are worried about what another large storm would mean for the state’s infrastructure.
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of the dog has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges.
Flagler County officials said it suffered an estimated $18.8 million in damages from Hurricane Milton and encouraged property owners to apply for disaster assistance through FEMA.
Flooding areas surrounding Deep Creek in St. Johns and Putnam counties will take time to drain due to astronomical high tides hinder quick runoff into the St. Johns River.
There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden’s administration.
After Hurricane Helene flooded Mark Collins's childhood home with 3 feet of saltwater, he returned two weeks later to see the destruction left by Hurricane Milton. Both storms resulted in two different types of damage. Milton's wind reached 90 mph along Pinellas County's coast crushing glass windows and lofting a roof over his home into the front yard.
Florida gasoline supplies began to show signs of recovery Monday following a widespread shortage caused by Hurricane Milton, according to the American Automobile Association.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference on Monday afternoon at SeaPort Manatee to detail the state’s recovery efforts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference on Monday afternoon at SeaPort Manatee to detail the state’s recovery efforts.
On Monday, Flagler County’s Emergency Management team will distribute resources like ready-to-eat meals, clean water, resource boxes, and protective tarps for those who need assistance following Hurricane Milton.
The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.
CORTEZ, Fla. (AP) — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton, many of whom were journeying home after fleeing hundreds of miles to escape the storm, spent much of Saturday searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state.
Thirty-five JEA team members left Jacksonville Saturday morning to help neighboring communities in need following Hurricane Milton.
Many Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.
Major League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton.
Residents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact.
A look up at the sky saw sunny skies across Northeast Florida on Friday. But in Putnam County, some communities are looking outside their doors and seeing water -- lots of water.
Stressful situations can have an impact on mental health, including life-threatening natural disasters.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office lifted a curfew order Friday morning that was set due to “ongoing concerns” regarding community safety following Hurricane Milton.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said millions of Florida residents were still without power on Friday morning in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
You might not know that poisonings are one of the leading causes of death in the aftermath of a hurricane.
During coverage of Hurricane Milton, River City Live hosts Rance Adams and Jana Angel had an unexpected encounter with Penny, a foster dog seeking a forever home. As fate would have it, Penny found a temporary haven with a local family who passionately advocates for rescue animals and foster care.
The City of St. Augustine Planning and Building Department and Code Enforcement Division will be out in affected neighborhoods on Friday to assess property damage to homes and businesses.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office lifted a curfew Friday morning that was originally set Thursday for all residents due to widespread power outages and flooding caused by Hurricane Milton.
Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%.
While the storm has moved out of the area, St. Johns County officials advise residents to be aware of potentially hazardous conditions caused by downed trees and power lines, as well as flooding.
Florida residents began repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a deadly tornadoes.
Florida residents began repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a deadly tornadoes.
A woman was found dead inside a Northside home Thursday evening by a visitor who was coming to stay with a family member during Hurricane Milton, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Putnam County is continuing to assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton after the storm plowed across Florida on Thursday.
In the days before Hurricane Milton hit Florida, forecasters worried it could send as much as 15 feet of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Tampa Bay.
Areas of St. Augustine that are prone to flooding are expected to see high water again Friday afternoon during high tide around 3:30 p.m. after Hurricane Milton saturated the Matanzas River on Thursday.
Florida residents are repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and cleaning up debris.
One St. Augustine family will remember the day Hurricane Milton arrived much differently than many others, as they welcomed a new family member.
Hurricane Milton has passed leaving a trail of damage across Florida. Many Northeast Florida schools and organizations are analyzing their properties and preparing to open doors for students to return to their classrooms.
Peter Dodge flew hundreds of missions into hurricanes as a radar specialist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Even though Hurricane Milton is gone there are still flooding concerns for Jacksonville.
Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton’s explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast.
Most residents in Flagler County woke up Thursday morning to no power, flooding and more than 30 road closures after Hurricane Milton.
President Joe Biden said Thursday that his predecessor Donald Trump should “get a life” and try to help people impacted by a pair of devastating hurricanes, rather than spread misinformation about the federal response.
Thousands of flights in and out of the U.S. have been canceled this week as Hurricane Milton barreled into the Gulf of Mexico and plowed across Florida.
A construction crane came crashing down on the building that houses the Tampa Bay Times during the height of Hurricane Milton’s menace across Florida.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office ordered a curfew for all residents starting Thursday night and will remain in effect until further notice due to widespread power outages and flooding caused by Hurricane Milton.
