A look back at 2 October hurricanes with lasting impacts in Florida
There are two hurricanes in recent history that have done their fair share of damage to the Sunshine State, including Central Florida. Hurricane Matthew formed off the coast of Africa in late September of 2016 and moved into the Caribbean as a tropical storm. By Oct. 7 the eye of Hurricane Matthew was just offshore from Central Florida. Hurricane Michael was another M storm that was retired after wreaking havoc on the panhandle in October 2018. MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 19: James Whiddon looks over damage caused by Hurricane Michael on October 19, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida.
Governor announces loan program to help with housing after Hurricane Michael
Ron DeSantis was in Panama City Monday afternoon to announce a program that will provide $15,000 loans to help residents find housing after Hurricane Michael. DeSantis said that come Sept. 1, the state will relaunch the Hurricane Michael loan recovery program to provide residents with $15,000 loans to assist with housing costs. โExpected to launch September 1, the Hurricane Michael Recovery Loan Program will offer below market 30-year fixed rate first mortgages coupled with up to $15,000 in down payment (DPA) and closing cost assistance for qualified homebuyers. DPA loans will be zero percent interest, non-amortizing and forgivable at 20 percent per year over five years. The DPA loan is fully forgivable if an active duty serviceperson is officially reassigned and must sell the home,โ it read.
News 6 at 6 -- 10/19/18
The death toll from Hurricane Michael has continued to rise more than a week after the storm ravaged the Florida Panhandle. Get the latest on the devastation along the Gulf Coast and the rest of your Friday news and weather. Michael death tollAt least 35 people have died as a result of the Category 4 hurricane, with the most recent death being that of a firefighter who was helping clean out his family's debris-filled home, officials say. UCF vs. ECUThe undefeated University of Central Florida Knights are hitting the turf again this weekend, hoping to bring home a victory against East Carolina University. Finally fallCentral Florida is about to feel the season's changes this weekend โ finally.