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From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane season.
The same day a confirmed EF-2 tornado hit Seminole County, the city of Sanford took action to hopefully claim millions of dollars after a different disaster.
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Central Florida, a program for low-income homeowners seeking recovery is now available.
Bills filed for the annual Florida Legislative Session will look to create a funding source for a popular program to help Floridians pay to harden their homes against severe weather, while also offering tax relief to make those home projects more attractive.
Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). It’s designed to not only protect homes from future disasters but also lower insurance premiums and reduce claims for future storms.
A Florida bill filed on Thursday could introduce a new tax holiday to the state — one aimed at helping residents bolster their homes against storms.
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.
The Gulf is anomalously hot. Not warm, HOT! This will likely have implications on our weather through the rest of February and even beyond that. Could it be a sign of what's in store for the spring tornado season and the summer hurricane season?
The home marks the Volusia County’s first complete teardown and rebuild as part of the Transform 386 initiative following the 2022 hurricanes.
Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.
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.
Some residents in the Edgewater area say they’ve lived there for decades without any flood issues until recent developments began.
It's been over two months since Florida was struck by back-to-back hurricanes, and many home insurance claims have already been rejected, state data shows.
State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, encouraged his colleagues to consider additional ways to save homeowners money while also protecting governments from costs related to disaster restoration.
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.
About a month ago, anchor Matt Austin and a team at News 6 set out on a mission to get results — in real time — for someone in need. We met Brittany Wedgewood. Her husband and their three daughters were dealing with damage from Hurricane Milton. The family lives in a mobile home, and after the storm hit water was getting into nearly every room through their leaking roof. Monday, we returned to see the repairs finally underway.
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.
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.
President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters.
In addition to accurate forecasts from the Pinpoint Weather Team, the Pinpoint Weather App offers an interactive experience for those that like to follow the tropics.
Time is running out for Central Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for free temporary roof repairs through Operation Blue Roof Program.
While there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.
While there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.
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.
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.
A 28-year-old veteran and single father is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which flooded his recently purchased Port Orange home.
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.
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.
New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate Americans before the Nov. 5 election.
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.
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.
Disaster assistance for income-eligible homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton in Flagler County is now available, according to a news release.
Tropical Storm Oscar has disintegrated as it heads toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least seven people.
Many communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.
We say “Getting Results” all the time, but this time we’re putting our skills to the test, finding and solving problems for our viewers in the same day.
When disasters like Hurricane Milton strike, mobile homeowners often face unique challenges during recovery—especially those who don’t have insurance coverage.
Brittany Wedgewood, her husband and their three daughters are currently facing a struggle that’s all too common for families impacted by natural disasters
This could be the end of the hurricane season after one last hard push from our Madden-Julian Oscillation to help alleviate wind shear, dry air, and focus lift over the Caribbean Sea
A nonprofit said they helped donate nearly 10 tankers of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
A case of West Nile Virus was confirmed in Orange County and officials are warning residents to watch out for mosquitos and help eliminate breeding sites at their homes.
An Ormond Beach couple hopes the federal government will approve their application to purchase their flooded home, but they fear they could be shortchanged in the process.
Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them with back-to-back hits in less than two weeks.
Drivers across Central Florida are facing mounting frustration as many gas stations remain out of fuel days after Hurricane Milton, leaving motorists scrambling.
Thousands of bikers are going to pour into Daytona Beach once again this weekend for Biketoberfest, which officially kicks off Thursday.
An Orlando family is without a home after Hurricane Milton ravaged parts of the state. However, it wasn’t the flooding or debris that destroyed their residence.
A 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
DeLand residents, including Julian and Jayne Kepler, are dealing with significant flooding after Hurricane Milton caused water levels to rise in the area.
The worst of Hurricane Milton in Brevard County came from tornado damage in Cocoa Beach, but in the south end of the county, another community is still picking up the pieces.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm.
In the first Falcon 9 liftoff since Hurricane Milton, SpaceX launched more internet satellites into orbit early Tuesday from the Cape.
Raheem Mostert, the Miami Dolphins running back and New Smyrna Beach native, will delivered relief supplies to his hometown after Hurricane Milton rolled through the state.
Just hours after Hurricane Milton swept across the state, city officials issued the social media post to remind residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.
Officials in Sumter County put out a voluntary evacuation order for those living along the Withlacoochee River on Monday.
A breakdown of the river and lake flood stages we hear about during heavy rain events, and what they mean to you.
Officials in Seminole County issued a no wake zone for roads still flooded 3 days after Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida.
