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Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Preparedness Week 2025: How to get ready

NOAA predicts a slightly above average hurricane season, with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes.
Hurricane Helene

The mayors of Pinellas beach communities talk about hurricane survival and preparation

The mayors of Redington Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores, Gulfport & Redington Shores on the 2024 hurricane season.
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The Florida House advances a plan for hurricane preparedness and response

HB 1535 includes addressing local government responsibilities about issues such as construction regulations and debris removal after storms.

DOGE Cuts to NOAA Impact Hurricane Readiness and More

Meteorologists say DOGE cuts to NOAA impact weather forecasting and hurricane readiness and may damage national and international commerce.
2025 hurricane season prediction CSU FPREN

CSU predicts an above-average 2025 hurricane season

Colorado State University forecasts 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes for the 2025 hurricane season.
FPREN hurricane names

Beryl, Helene and Milton are retired from the hurricane name list

Brianna, Holly and Miguel will replace Beryl, Helene and Milton on the 2030 hurricane name list.
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My Safe Florida Home needs your age and income information

My Safe Florida Home prioritizes senior citizens & low-income people, offers inspections and grants up to $10,000 to upgrade homes.
Hurricane Helene storm surge

Florida lawmakers consider changes after the 2024 hurricanes

HB 1535 looks at shelter regulations, debris cleanup in rural counties and how cranes are positioned when storms approach landfall.

The Scoop: Wed. March 5, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Dozens of protesters gathered outside Republican U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s office at the Seminole campus of St. Petersburg College.
Tropical alerts FPREN hurricane

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Hurricanes & water

Freshwater flooding, meaning flooding due to rain, has caused 57% of hurricane deaths between 2013 and 2022.
Hurricane Milton Trop power trucks

Florida regulators pass along $1.55 billion increase in utility rates to customers after costs from 2024 hurricanes

Customers of Tampa Electric and Duke will see higher bills in March as the companies recover money spent on hurricane prep and recovery.
Duke Power truck

Florida PSC staff recommends that customers pay Duke and TECO $1.55 billion for hurricane costs

In all, Duke Energy Florida would collect about $1.09 billion, while Tampa Electric is seeking to recover $463.6 million.
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