Hurricane Helene

A Florida program that provides backup coverage for property insurers could pay out ~ $4.6 billion because of hurricanes Milton and Helene.

The Florida Public Service Commission would have to sign off on FPL recovering the money, but utilities regularly receive such approvals.

Some rivers along interior Florida remain in major flood stage. While the water is receding, it’s a slow drain for many flood-stricken areas.

The Florida Citrus Commission Chair will pressure Congress to pass agricultural disaster assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Sand dunes provide a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines experienced significant damage, where its line of defense washed away. Cheryl Hapke is a researcher...

Several central and northern Florida lakes and rivers may continue to remain above flood stage for weeks and perhaps months.

Listen: In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, many people have concerns about their property taxes, and Hillsborough County officials are helping residents find tax relief.  Bob Henriquez is the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. ...

Listen:  Governor Ron DeSantis has denied climate change has any effect on worsening storms. Now, a group of activists called on DeSantis to do more to address climate change. A small group of activists and...

Hurricane Helene has reshaped the Gulf Coast. The United States Geological Survey said erosion is to blame. Kara Doran is a scientist at the USGS in St. Petersburg. She said sand dunes are essential in...

Officials say the storm debris in Pinellas County is “unprecedented.” Communications Director Barbara Hernandez said compared to other storms, Hurricane Helene was “astronomically different.” With a forecast of 4 to 6 inches of rain over...

Listen: Hurricane Helene’s storm surge left destruction in its wake for many renters and homeowners, but there is relief that people may not know is available to them.  Renters, along with homeowners, can file claims...

The deadline to register to vote is Monday. While in Gulfport residents are helping each other recover from Helene.