Hurricane

Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $200 million to continue a popular home-hardening grant program.

Kevin Guthrie has been director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management since April 2021.

Colorado State University researchers issued a forecast pointing to warm Atlantic Ocean water that fuels storms.

Florida emergency management offices are sharing their safety tips to empower residents to act ahead of potential storms.

The National Flood Insurance Program has paid out $364 million to cover damage to homes and businesses from 2023's Hurricane Idalia.

A home-hardening grant program designed to help reduce property-insurance costs could get another $200 million from the state.

After Hurricane Ian, Florida handed out millions of dollars in “expedited” grants to organizations with political ties to Ron DeSantis.

St Petersburg has recently received $600,000 from the state of Florida to help homeowners impacted by Hurricane Idalia

State regulators Tuesday approved a plan by Duke Energy Florida that includes collecting $91.9 million from customers in 2024.

Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Idalia have reached $309.5 million, while claims have topped 25,000 in Florida.

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, said a negative cash balance “looks like a blemish on our financial planning.”

The bill providing $176 million to the My Safe Florida Home program for matching grants up to $10,000 to help homeowners with weatherproofing.