Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene reshaped this coastline in a way you rarely see. At Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs, 50 to 100 feet of sand was pushed up into the street, leaving mansions ...

Small businesses and nonprofits in 17 Florida counties can apply for federal disaster loans for losses from Hurricane Milton. The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) with the ...

Hurricane Milton is more than just another powerful storm. As it approaches critical infrastructure, NASA is closely monitoring how it could impact preparations for an upcoming mission. Space launches ...

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County homeowners whose properties were damaged by hurricanes Helene, Milton or Idalia may be eligible for up to $75,000 to reimburse or repair storm-related damage, as the ...

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TAMPA, Fla. — The city of Tampa is working to launch a new program to assist homeowners with recovery after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The Homeowner Hurricane Assistance program (HHA) will be open ...

CENTRAL FLORIDA — Persistent rainfall sparked flooding in parts of Volusia and Brevard counties on Friday, with some areas of Volusia recording rain accumulations of up to 8 inches, and localized ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Center of Anna Maria Island became the central hub for recovery in a community battered by back-to-back storms. The damage Helene and Milton left behind, you can still ...

Months after Hurricane Melissa, many Jamaicans still lack shelter, electricity and running water. Fort Myers-based Premier Mobile Health Services is providing medical care and supplies to survivors.

A multimillion-dollar beach renourishment project in North Naples is on a temporary break for the holidays. The project is replacing sand on Vanderbilt and Pelican Bay beaches that was lost due to ...

The New York Times named Sanibel and Captiva Islands to its "52 places to go" list for 2026. This recognition comes after the islands suffered devastating damage from Hurricanes Ian, Helene, and ...

Finances already looked tight for Jade Grant and her three children as she entered the year’s final months. “Everyone’s birthday is back-to-back,” the 32-year-old certified nursing assistant said.