CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live When you think about hurricanes, you probably envision intense wind and rain. However, storm surge is a destructive
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Understanding storm and hurricane categories: Why wind speed isn’t the whole story
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Tropical systems begin as tropical depressions, which are areas of low pressure with wind speeds of up to
How Fort Myers Beach is fighting to rebuild after hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton
Restaurants, resorts and residents of Fort Myers Beach are digging deep to recover after being slammed by two hurricanes in 2024 — and say they’re
Florida homeowners urged to review insurance before hurricane season as options grow, premiums drop
As hurricane season approaches, South Florida residents like Daniel Benjamin and his wife, attorney Lindsey Abbondandolo, are taking steps to protect what matters most: their
Tornadoes from Hurricane Milton have left lasting scars on Fort Pierce community
While Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast in October 2024, it was the tornadoes on the east coast that delivered the most tragic
Storms of 2024 highlight why hurricane season prep is critical in South Florida
As 2025 hurricane season begins, forecasters and emergency officials are urging South Florida residents to prepare now — lessons learned from the devastating 2024 season
FPL shares its 2025 hurricane preparedness checklist to help Floridians get ready for the next big storm
With the official start to the Atlantic Hurricane Season just days away, Florida Power & Light is urging all customers to be prepared before the
New Florida laws make it illegal to restrain dogs outside during natural disasters, increase aggravated animal cruelty penalties
New Florida law makes it illegal to restrain dogs New Florida law makes it illegal to restrain dogs 00:24 Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed
Florida prepares for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season as federal government scales back FEMA
With another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, Florida is preparing for the possibility that the federal government won’t respond like it has
Florida Keys face highest hurricane risk, Monroe official warns:
No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys. The chain of islands celebrated by singer Jimmy Buffett