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Florida lawmakers approve hurricane bill that allows changes to debris removal, rebuilding storm-damaged homes
After three hurricanes hit the state in 2024, Florida lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a bill that would make changes involving issues such
FEMA borrows $2 billion to pay flood insurance claims made after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
TALLAHASSEE — After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay
Hurricane Milton farm losses could top $642 million in Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Agricultural production losses in Florida from Hurricane Milton could reach $642.7 million, pushing the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from three hurricanes
Hurricane Milton deals big blow to citrus industry in Florida
TALLAHASSEE – Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season,
State Supreme Court backs FPL in Hurricane Irma dispute
TALLAHASSEE — In a win for Florida Power & Light, the state Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a dispute stemming from allegations
Hurricane warning flags burned at Key West to mark official end of 2024 storm season
Florida Keys residents burn hurricane warning flags to mark end of 2024 season Florida Keys residents burn hurricane warning flags to mark end of 2024
Mighty Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close
TALLAHASSEE – Predicted to be hyperactive, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season delivered a mighty punch to storm-weary Floridians. The hurricane season, which began June 1
FPL should be able to recover $1.2 billion from hurricanes, commission staff recommends
CBS News Miami Live TALLAHASSEE – Florida Power & Light should be able to recover about $1.2 billion from customers to cover costs of restoring power
Florida justices back approval of utility storm plans
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term utility plans aimed at bolstering the electric system