In the days before Hurricane Milton hit Florida, forecasters were worried it could send as much as 15 feet (4.5 meters) of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Tampa Bay. Instead, several feet of water temporarily drained away.

It’s that time of year again. And we’re not talking about hurricane season.

Peter Dodge flew hundreds of missions into hurricanes as a radar specialist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The National Weather Service says it has received reports of multiple collapsed cranes due to high winds in St. Petersburg, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Siesta Key, where Milton made landfall.

Milton is expected to storm through Central Florida this week, massively boosting chances for flash flooding in the region.

A tornado touched down and crossed Interstate 75 in South Florida as tornadic supercells from Hurricane Milton began to sweep the state, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Milton strengthened yet again to a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, though it’s not likely to stay at that strength for long.

Milton is expected to storm through Central Florida this week, massively boosting chances for flash flooding in the region.

Ahead of Milton’s landfall in the state, Duke Energy stated that it is already preparing around 10,000 responders — many from out of state — to help with recovery efforts.

Milton is expected to be a strong storm — potentially moving through Orlando at Category 2 — though threats could remain even after the hurricane leaves.

Airports across the central part of Florida are closing or preparing to close because of Hurricane Milton.

Florida reported almost full vote results on Election Day in 2020.

Floridians in November will vote on six proposed constitutional amendments. Passage of each proposal would require support from at least 60% of voters.

While not as high as other states, Florida's median income fell well below the figure needed, according to the study.

The National Hurricane Center has once again increased chances for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico.

Responding to a request for flexibility in storm-ravaged areas, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday issued an executive order authorizing election changes in 10 counties trying to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order directing state agencies including the Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard to be ready to “maintain order” at seaports amid potential impacts from the ongoing International Longshoreman’s Association strike.

Florida could face paying nearly $750,000 in legal fees for businesses that successfully challenged part of a 2022 law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”

Four busy Florida ports will see direct impacts from an International Longshoremen’s Association strike for higher wages that began Tuesday.

A historic ocean liner that ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

Over one-third of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

On Oct. 1, 34 new Florida laws officially went into effect. News 6 has compiled a full list of these laws and what you can expect.

A Leon County circuit judge Monday refused to issue a temporary injunction to block the state Agency for Health Administration from disseminating information about a proposed constitutional amendment.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced state resources were being deployed north in “Operation Blue Ridge,” what’s meant in part to assist Floridians seeking rescue in western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Tennessee Valley following Hurricane Helene.