WEATHER ALERT
MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Read full article: MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane MiltonMajor League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton.
Little Wekiva River fills homes with water in Seminole County neighborhood
Read full article: Little Wekiva River fills homes with water in Seminole County neighborhoodWater from the Little Wekiva River is spilling into the Spring Oaks neighborhood after Hurricane Milton brought several inches of rain to Central Florida.
Could Helene shift east like Hurricane Ian did en route to Florida?
Read full article: Could Helene shift east like Hurricane Ian did en route to Florida?The early forecasts from the National Hurricane Center for Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 are reminding a lot of Floridians of the projected path for another recent hurricane, Ian.
Volusia County leaders prepare residents with hurricane town hall
Read full article: Volusia County leaders prepare residents with hurricane town hallWith hurricane season just two days away, Volusia County officials held a town hall meeting to prepare News Smyrna Beach residents for potential impacts, after Hurricane Ian left lasting scars on the community.
Flagler Beach could use bed tax to pay for new event space near rebuilt pier
Read full article: Flagler Beach could use bed tax to pay for new event space near rebuilt pierThe city of Flagler Beach is working quickly to rebuild, renovate and expand on its iconic fishing pier. Could it include a new, 4,200-square-foot promenade?
STEP-BY-STEP: Here’s what to consider in a hurricane prep plan
Read full article: STEP-BY-STEP: Here’s what to consider in a hurricane prep planAs Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.
FDOT begins Nova Canal cleaning project in effort to prevent future Volusia County flooding
Read full article: FDOT begins Nova Canal cleaning project in effort to prevent future Volusia County floodingThis week, the Florida Department of Transportation started a major project to clean up and drain the Nova Canal that runs through three cities.
YMCA hosts camp in Seminole County for kids, families still reeling from Hurricane Ian
Read full article: YMCA hosts camp in Seminole County for kids, families still reeling from Hurricane IanSeminole County is hoping to get results for kids and families still feeling the mental and physical impacts of Hurricane Ian.
Orlo Vista flooding mitigation nears completion before hurricane season
Read full article: Orlo Vista flooding mitigation nears completion before hurricane seasonAfter a year of digging out three retention ponds in the Orlo Vista neighborhood, a project to help with flooding in the area is approaching a milestone.
US center's tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coasts
Read full article: US center's tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coastsThe National Hurricane Center will add inland predictions to its forecast of the location and ferocity of tropical storms.
United Against Poverty Orlando celebrates new freezers and fridges after hurricane hardships
Read full article: United Against Poverty Orlando celebrates new freezers and fridges after hurricane hardshipsNearly $1 million was raised to help buy new freezers, refrigerators and coolers for UP Orlando's Member Marketplace, replacing units that were damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Your Florida Daily: Abortion rights proposal qualifies for 2024 ballot, house explosion sends family to hospital
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Abortion rights proposal qualifies for 2024 ballot, house explosion sends family to hospitalThe proposed amendment would allow abortions to remain legal until the fetus is viable.
Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spike
Read full article: Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spikeIt's been over a year since hurricanes Nicole and Ian devastated the coast of Volusia County and still, many homeowners and condos are being rebuilt.
Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in November
Read full article: Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in NovemberBeaches eroded by hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year in central Brevard County will get a lift starting next month, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Lake County residents prepare homes after St. Johns River hits moderate flood stage
Read full article: Lake County residents prepare homes after St. Johns River hits moderate flood stageThe St. Johns river hit moderate flood stage Sunday after already hitting a minor level this past week, causing growing concerns for some neighborhood residents.
Mims lakefront restaurant reopens after historic flooding from Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Mims lakefront restaurant reopens after historic flooding from Hurricane IanIan may have left its mark on the staple of lakefront dining in Mims, but even historic flooding couldn't stop owner Jason Reichman from rebuilding.
Nearly $220M allocated to Orange County, hurricane disaster recovery
Read full article: Nearly $220M allocated to Orange County, hurricane disaster recoveryOne year after Hurricane Ian, Orange County leaders introduced a million dollar grant to the community that will go towards unmet needs and hurricane mitigation.
Hurricane Ian stressed Florida’s insurance market, which was already in crisis
Read full article: Hurricane Ian stressed Florida’s insurance market, which was already in crisisThe National Hurricane Center estimates Hurricane Ian caused $1.9 billion in damage in Florida, stressing an insurance market that was already in crisis.
Seminole residents continue rebuilding one year after Hurricane Ian floods
Read full article: Seminole residents continue rebuilding one year after Hurricane Ian floodsThe amount of water on Whitcomb Drive was unbelievable when Hurricane Ian hit, and it kept rising for days after the storm, flooding homes along Lake Harney.
‘Crabs started to invade:’ Volusia residents work to sell, fix homes a year after Ian
Read full article: ‘Crabs started to invade:’ Volusia residents work to sell, fix homes a year after IanOver 7,000 homes and businesses flooded in Volusia County in Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida one year ago.
‘I have mushrooms growing out of my walls:’ Hurricane Ian’s marks linger one year later
Read full article: ‘I have mushrooms growing out of my walls:’ Hurricane Ian’s marks linger one year laterFloodwaters from Hurricane Ian gutted Katie Thigpen's home in Daytona Beach and since then, she has been searching for assistance.
‘It will absolutely protect you from the water:’ Osceola County Sheriff’s Office shows off hurricane response vehicles
Read full article: ‘It will absolutely protect you from the water:’ Osceola County Sheriff’s Office shows off hurricane response vehiclesIt's been one year since Hurricane Ian hit Florida as a Category 4 storm.
One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery ‘has a way to go’
Read full article: One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery ‘has a way to go’The recovery process from the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian has been “nonstop, 7 days a week” and according to Florida Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, the job is far from over.
‘Feels like forever:’ One year after landfall, Florida woman reflects on Hurricane Ian
Read full article: ‘Feels like forever:’ One year after landfall, Florida woman reflects on Hurricane IanFlood waters were so high at the Arden Villas Apartments in Orange County that dozens of people who lived there were stuck inside. Exzia Witherspoon was one of those people.
A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler counties
Read full article: A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler countiesPart of A1A in Northern Volusia County took a beating in Tuesday night's storm. The storm surge created a washout in parts of the road, forcing emergency crews to close it through the following morning.
Seminole County working on improvement plan to prevent future flooding in Geneva neighborhood
Read full article: Seminole County working on improvement plan to prevent future flooding in Geneva neighborhoodAfter Hurricane Ian hit last September, John Carter showed News 6 how deep the water was on his street by taking us through on a boat. His driveway looked like a river leading out to Lake Harney.
Disney countersues in Florida court after oversight board pushes for judgment
Read full article: Disney countersues in Florida court after oversight board pushes for judgmentThe Walt Disney Company on Thursday filed a countersuit against the DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Disney property in Florida court, alleging breach of contract.
Kissimmee retirement homes demolished after Hurricane Ian flooding left them unlivable
Read full article: Kissimmee retirement homes demolished after Hurricane Ian flooding left them unlivableHomes reduced to rubble in an Osceola County retirement community, months after they were deemed unlivable after Hurricane Ian.
Fishing returns to Daytona Beach Pier after hurricanes damaged structure
Read full article: Fishing returns to Daytona Beach Pier after hurricanes damaged structureThe city of Daytona Beach has reopened the fishing section on the Daytona Beach Pier after repairing damage caused by last year’s hurricanes.
Gov. DeSantis announces $300M for flood resilience projects, $11.1M in Central Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $300M for flood resilience projects, $11.1M in Central FloridaThe money’s going toward three previously awarded projects and to 71 new ones, with four located in Central Florida.
Hurricane Ian flooding victim coerced into signing housing rights away, lawsuit says
Read full article: Hurricane Ian flooding victim coerced into signing housing rights away, lawsuit saysA lawsuit filed this week in federal court alleges Good Samaritan Village discriminated against and took advantage of a resident after Hurricane Ian, coercing the woman — in fresh distress over the sight of her destroyed belongings — into hastily signing away her housing rights with paperwork not in her native language.
Riverdale Elementary School set to reopen after hurricane flooding
Read full article: Riverdale Elementary School set to reopen after hurricane floodingOrange County Public Schools said the district is on track for Riverdale Elementary School to re-open for the start of the school year, which is about a month away.
‘Knocked down, but it was not knocked out:’ Fort Myers mayor reflects on resiliency after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: ‘Knocked down, but it was not knocked out:’ Fort Myers mayor reflects on resiliency after Hurricane IanAs we move into yet another hurricane season, many across the state are still trying to get back to their “normal.” And that is very much the case in southwest Florida, where Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
‘We’re done:’ Volusia County family looks to demolish home after repeated flooding
Read full article: ‘We’re done:’ Volusia County family looks to demolish home after repeated floodingSeven months after hurricanes Ian and Nicole battered Volusia County, a handful of residents are a step closer to preventing their homes from flooding when the next storm hits.
Hurricane Ian offers important lessons as Florida preps for upcoming season
Read full article: Hurricane Ian offers important lessons as Florida preps for upcoming seasonAs the 2023 hurricane season starts, memories are still fresh of Hurricane Ian causing billions of dollars in damage and pushing water across Southwest Florida barrier islands.
New Smyrna Beach holds emergency meeting ahead of hurricane season
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach holds emergency meeting ahead of hurricane seasonAn engineering firm was hired by the city for $58,000 to conduct a study, evaluating storm water regulations, maintenance practices and the impact of recent construction.
Orange County fire marshal asked to review response slowed by hurricane damage, neighbors say
Read full article: Orange County fire marshal asked to review response slowed by hurricane damage, neighbors sayConstruction in one Orange County neighborhood may have delayed emergency crews coming to a house fire back in November, prompting the fire marshal to review the response.
Demolition underway at Good Samaritan Village in Osceola County
Read full article: Demolition underway at Good Samaritan Village in Osceola CountyMaureen Kotch and Lucille Bishop have been living a rollercoaster of emotions ever since Hurricane Ian devastated Central Florida, having to start from scratch well into their 70s.
Seminole County homeowners urged to prep for hurricane season amid aftermath of Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Seminole County homeowners urged to prep for hurricane season amid aftermath of Ian, NicoleAs the start of hurricane season gets closer, so many people in Central Florida are still dealing with damage from last year’s storms.
Floridians urged to remember ‘it only takes one’ during hurricane season with El Niño forecast
Read full article: Floridians urged to remember ‘it only takes one’ during hurricane season with El Niño forecastWhile El Niño tends to bring a less busy season, Floridians are still urged to remember it only takes one storm.
Seminole County braces for hurricane season as residents continue recovery
Read full article: Seminole County braces for hurricane season as residents continue recoveryWith Hurricane season less than two weeks away, Seminole County is taking action to help some families still dealing with the aftermath of the storms last year.
City of Deltona wants hurricane flooding lawsuit tossed out
Read full article: City of Deltona wants hurricane flooding lawsuit tossed outThe City of Deltona asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit claiming it was responsible for flooding in the Stone Island community after Hurricane Ian hit in 2022.
Kissimmee family still seeks help months after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Kissimmee family still seeks help months after Hurricane IanIt's been seven months since Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida, and a Kissimmee family is still struggling to get on their feet while waiting for assistance from FEMA.
Stone Island residents sue Deltona, claim city at fault for flooded homes
Read full article: Stone Island residents sue Deltona, claim city at fault for flooded homesDon Phaneuf considers himself one of the lucky homeowners on Stone Island, a community on the north side of Lake Monroe near Deltona. Water came close to his home after Hurricane Ian, but never inside.
Brevard County breaks from beach renourishment project during coastal flood threat
Read full article: Brevard County breaks from beach renourishment project during coastal flood threatA large mound of sand staged at Coconut Point Park on Monday appeared to be where Brevard County said it’s pausing work on a multi-million dollar beach renourishment project because of rough weather conditions.
Volusia County residents still awaiting seawall construction permit approval
Read full article: Volusia County residents still awaiting seawall construction permit approvalNearly eight months after hurricanes devastated homes and other properties off the coast in Volusia County, residents are still awaiting permit approval for seawall construction.
State of Seminole County 2022 address looks back at cost of Ian, historic flooding
Read full article: State of Seminole County 2022 address looks back at cost of Ian, historic floodingSeminole County Commission Chairman Amy Lockhart started the annual “State of the County” address by looking back at the past year, and the relationships and resources that brought hundreds of people to Lake Mary for the luncheon and event Monday.
NOAA: Ian was Cat 5 before weakening at Florida landfall
Read full article: NOAA: Ian was Cat 5 before weakening at Florida landfallHurricane Ian briefly reached maximum Category 5 status before weakening to a Category 4 storm as it blasted ashore last September in southwest Florida, eventually causing over $112 billion in damage in the U.S. and more than 150 deaths directly or indirectly.
More than half of Volusia County’s seawall rebuilding permit applications not approved
Read full article: More than half of Volusia County’s seawall rebuilding permit applications not approvedSix months after Hurricane Ian tore through Florida, many homes and businesses are still waiting for state approval to begin rebuilding.
Fiona, Ian retired from list of tropical cyclone names
Read full article: Fiona, Ian retired from list of tropical cyclone namesWeather officials say they’re retiring the names Fiona and Ian from the rotating list of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction caused by the most recent storms with those names.
Former residents file lawsuit against Good Samaritan Society Kissimmee Village
Read full article: Former residents file lawsuit against Good Samaritan Society Kissimmee VillageTwo women have filed a lawsuit against Good Samaritan Society Kissimmee Village, and said when they moved in they were never warned of the flood risk and potential dangers of the property.
Duke Energy to issue new rates compensating for Ian, Nicole restoration
Read full article: Duke Energy to issue new rates compensating for Ian, Nicole restorationMost customers of Duke Energy Florida will see a slight increase in their bill starting next month now that the Florida Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved the energy provider’s latest fuel and capacity rate request.
Hurricanes may be to blame for huge algae blooms in Central Florida, experts say
Read full article: Hurricanes may be to blame for huge algae blooms in Central Florida, experts sayThe City of Winter Park posted an advisory warning the public of Hazardous Algae Bloom events happening in the city's lakes. Among those impacted are Lakes Maitland, Baldwin, Sue, Osceola and Virginia.
Daytona Beach Shores ramp temporarily closing due to damage from hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Daytona Beach Shores ramp temporarily closing due to damage from hurricanes Ian, NicoleA popular beach access ramp in Volusia County is temporarily closing months after damage caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Florida property insurance company insolvent after losses caused by Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Florida property insurance company insolvent after losses caused by Hurricane IanState regulators moved forward Thursday with placing United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. into receivership after higher-than-expected losses from Hurricane Ian helped push the insurer into insolvency.
Seminole County leaders discuss flood risks following Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Seminole County leaders discuss flood risks following Hurricane IanSeminole County is studying the landscape and the flood risks that come with it in the hope that new data will lead to better informed decisions on future projects.
Hurricane Ian caused over $1B in agriculture losses, report shows
Read full article: Hurricane Ian caused over $1B in agriculture losses, report showsHurricane Ian caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses, with the biggest hits to the citrus industry, along with growers of vegetables and melons, according to a new University of Florida report.