A developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.
A sellout crowd will welcome the Tampa Bay Rays back to renovated Tropicana Field on Monday for the first time in 18 1/2 months.
East Crown Point Road remains closed, despite promises that repairs would only take a few weeks. Months after heavy rains tore up a neighborhood road, drivers in Winter Garden are still taking detours. Now, Orange County says the roadway should reopen next week.
Prosecutors have dropped charges against a Florida man accused of abandoning his dog during Hurricane Milton.
Charges were dropped against a pet owner accused of leaving a dog tied to a fence along Interstate 75 in Florida before Hurricane Milton struck last year, according to court records.
Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide.
The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays are promising to get hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field repaired in time for next season and beginning a search for a new, permanent ballpark to open in 2029.
City commissioners will vote on hiring a company for erosion control countermeasures within the Little Wekiva River.
Flagler County's fragile coastline is getting a major facelift with $9 million announced for dune restoration near MalaCompra Beach Park.
Lake County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to purchase two acres of land for $675,000, a crucial step toward repairing Britt Road, which has remained closed since Hurricane Milton caused significant damage nearly a year ago.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved and obligated more than $9 billion to assist the state and Floridians still recovering from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, a news release stated.
City leaders in Lake Helen are meeting Thursday night to confront a growing financial burden, nearly $2 million in storm recovery expenses that still haven’t been reimbursed by FEMA.
Getting ready for a hurricane’s landfall means making sure everyone in your household is prepared, including your furry family members.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes.
Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites.
Five people face charges in the theft and handling of rare sneakers that were allegedly stolen during Hurricane Milton from an Orange County warehouse rented by Marcus Jordan, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” with a Florida investment group for a potential sale of the team.
Lake County officials have reached a purchase agreement for land needed to repair Britt Road, a crucial thoroughfare that has remained closed since Hurricane Milton struck in October 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is calling for action ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season from past applicants whose claims are still pending due to some degree of missing documentation.
Nearly 17 years after Tropical Storm Fay dumped more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Debary, many neighbors in the Lakeside area still hold their breath every hurricane season.
The 2024 hurricane season brought Florida face-to-face with some of the strongest storms in recent memory, tying the record set in 2004 with three landfalling hurricanes: Debby, Helene and Milton.
The Hurricane Hunters play a vital role when it comes to forecasting the track and intensity of an approaching storm.
David and Jamie Swink had weathered plenty of Florida storms in their DeLand home. But when Hurricane Milton rolled through last October, it brought something they hadn’t prepared for: water rising fast and from every direction.
As impactful as it was, there are several lessons we as Floridians should keep in our back pockets as we rapidly close in on the start of this years hurricane season.
This week was the IRS deadline to file taxes for most Americans, but Floridians have an automatic extension until May 1, 2025, due to Hurricane Milton.
It was a record-setting hurricane and will rank up there with some of the previous heavy-hitting storms from hurricane seasons having come and gone. Here's a breakdown of all the collected data on the storm itself.
SB 150 is also known as “Trooper’s Law,” named after the dog that was found tied to a fence along I-4 hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. If passed, Trooper's Law would make restraining a dog outside during a natural disaster punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s cost.
Two men have been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a Rockledge business during Hurricane Milton, according to the city of Rockledge.
After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims.
A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump.
The storm-related costs would add $31.18 to the monthly bills of such Duke customers — though Duke said last month it expects the customers would see an actual increase of about $21 a month because of decreases in other costs.
The latest in high resolution forecast models helped increase accuracy substantially during our brutal 2024 hurricane season. New data suggests the improvements won't stop there.
Months after Hurricane Milton washed out a large section of Britt Road in Mount Dora, the county board said they plan to fix it, but they cannot do it alone.
In Pierson, several ferneries are still dealing with damage from Hurricane Milton, gearing up for their busy season, and now, trying to keep their plants warm and alive.
If you sustained losses from hurricanes Helene or Milton, your deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is quickly approaching.
Some residents in the Edgewater area say they’ve lived there for decades without any flood issues until recent developments began.
If approved by Florida, Duke Energy could raise customer electric bills by about $21 a month starting in March to help recover costs from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
The county is looking to prevent more flooding in the future, which could cost a pretty penny and means an increase in rates for residents.
After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission approved its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark.
Residents gathered at a flood mitigation town hall meeting hosted by Volusia County Council District 1 Member Don Dempsey on Thursday evening, voicing concerns and sharing experiences about flooding issues.
After several years of flooding concerns being brought forward by residents, Edgewater’s city leaders are moving forward with proposals for development moratoriums.
With hurricane season officially over, researchers in Volusia County are working to make the coastline more resilient before the next time a storm hits.
Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast endured two major hurricanes and a tropical storm in the span of nine weeks, and they are still feeling the economic shockwaves.
The Tampa Bay Rays should declare in writing whether they want to pursue an existing financing plan for a new $1.3 billion ballpark or walk away from the deal.
Resident who live near Miller Lake near the Orange City area of Volusia County are finally going to get some relief.
The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark.
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.
A combination of hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing means it is highly unlikely the Tampa Bay Rays’ planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all.
With a mullet, a fishing rod, and an unstoppable sense of humor, Jake Hutcheson transforms flooded streets into a reel-worthy moment.
As Edgewater continues to deal with stormwater and flooding issues in residential neighborhoods, city leaders hosted a special town hall Monday night to hear directly from impacted homeowners.
Residents of Volusia and Flagler counties who were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton can get help applying for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits in Daytona Beach.
More than one month after Hurricane Milton moved through Central Florida, debris pickup remains one of the biggest tasks for counties.
Time is running out for Central Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for free temporary roof repairs through Operation Blue Roof Program.
A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season.
The President of the Orlando Professionals Firefighters is questioning decisions made on a response call during Hurricane Milton.
It has been more than a month since Hurricane Milton hit Central Florida and one city said the flooding nightmare is still not over.
The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
A month after a downed power line caused a fire that destroyed an Orlando couple’s home, an incident report confirms firefighters left the scene after the Orlando Utilities Commission told them they shut down their responses at the time due to weather conditions.
According the U.S. Labor Department, America's employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, but economists say that relatively low number was affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as labor strikes from companies like Boeing which left a lot of people off the payrolls.
A 28-year-old veteran and single father is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which flooded his recently purchased Port Orange home.
If you need help in Volusia County applying for Operation Blue Roof or FEMA assistance after Hurricane Milton, representatives will be available to help this Friday.
Local residents are expressing their frustrations over ongoing flooding issues and delayed repairs after Hurricane Milton, sharing personal accounts and demanding action at a city workshop on Wednesday.
Weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Florida, many are still dealing with flooding, making everyday life difficult.
Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.
Residents in Volusia County suffered serious flooding problems due to Hurricane Milton, but some have grappled with worsening flooding issues in recent years. Some say it is due to overdevelopment.
Seminole County residents can now register for disaster recovery assistance at a newly opened FEMA pop-up registration site at the Westside Community Center in Sanford.
A very expensive ingredient found in high-end perfumes that comes from whales may have been discovered by a diver taking a walk on a Florida beach after Hurricane Milton.
Seminole County residents can now register for disaster recovery assistance at a FEMA pop-up registration site at the Winter Springs Civic Center.
Orange County has been spraying as part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus following the recent impacts of Hurricane Milton.
People who live in Holly Hill are still cleaning up after what the mayor called the worst flooding in the city's history from Hurricane Milton.
A 72-year-old man faces charges after deputies said he shot and killed his dog while frustrated at Florida Power & Light for not getting his power back on after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton’s devastating landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State.
With one location in Lake Mary, Diaz expanded to downtown Sanford just over a year ago. In recent weeks, he’s found himself facing significant financial challenges.
We took questions from News 6 viewers to a senior FEMA official to get answers on the different programs available and how to apply for assistance after Hurricane Milton.
It has been close to two weeks since Hurricane Milton hit and in Volusia County near Orange City, that is how long it's been since some residents have been able to access their house.
