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Wekiwa Springs State Park is rolling out a new reservation system in an effort to curb long lines and congestion, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from visitors.
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Central Florida, a program for low-income homeowners seeking recovery is now available.
Florida's largest power company is preparing for this year's hurricane season by pretending a major storm already hit.
Daytona Beach city leaders said they are getting ready to fix up storm-damaged beach parks over a year after the 2022 hurricanes swept through.
It'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.
Beaches 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.
Ian 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.
The National Hurricane Center estimates Hurricane Ian caused $1.9 billion in damage in Florida, stressing an insurance market that was already in crisis.
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.
The city of Daytona Beach has reopened the fishing section on the Daytona Beach Pier after repairing damage caused by last year’s hurricanes.
The money’s going toward three previously awarded projects and to 71 new ones, with four located in Central Florida.
As 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.
A popular beach access ramp in Volusia County is temporarily closing months after damage caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
The National Park Service says it will reopen part of Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore Tuesday after spending two months trying to restore the beach following hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Disaster Recovery Centers across Florida that remain open to assist people impacted by recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole have posted holiday closures for Christmas and New Year’s, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
There are a lot of people displaced from the hurricanes along the coast who have found other ways to keep a roof over their head in the meantime.
In an aggressive move to help families struggling after Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans with a 12-month deferral period “before payments must be paid.”
If you live on a boat – and it was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian – and sustained hurricane damage, you may quality for federal assistance, FEMA recently announced.
Grant funding is finally rolling into Flagler County for fixing the severely eroded dunes. The recent hurricanes wiped away what was left of the dunes and took out chunks of A1A.
Florida homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit groups impacted by Hurricane Ian’s late September fury have received more than $1 billion in super low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance, according to a SBA spokesperson.
As crews continue to save homes along the Volusia County coast, government leaders and residents are asking about ways to build back better to withstand another hit by a strong hurricane.
Before Hurricanes Ian and Nicole hit Central Florida, state researchers had declared 426 miles of Florida beach as critically eroded.
This week, New Smyrna Beach Zone 2 commissioner Lisa Martin held community listening sessions for residents to ask questions and express concerns after Hurricane Ian and Nicole.
Officials in Volusia County are at a loss trying to figure out what kind of structure was unearthed on the beach after hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Dunkin’ is offering a “cup of thanks” to Florida residents on Giving Tuesday, in honor of the state’s resilience and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
FEMA announced that, at the request of the State of Florida, those impacted by Hurricane Ian now have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.
Volusia County officials announced that the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will reopen on Monday, Nov. 14. to those who were impacted by Hurricane Ian.
As Nicole on Wednesday evening gained hurricane strength while churning closer to Florida, voluntary evacuations began in the morning for coastal areas of St. Johns County.
FEMA announced on Saturday, Oct. 29 that is is hiring for more than 300 jobs in Kissimmee, Orlando, Brandon, Fort Myers and Sarasota as the agency continues to help in Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.
It's been nearly a month since Hurricane Ian tore across Florida and most affected cities are still rebuilding in many ways.
A woman is being called a hero for saving a line-man's life who was shocked while working in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
The Department of Children and Families announced on Sunday that the third phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, will open on Monday, Oct. 24 for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane Ian.
The Department of Children and Family (DCF) announced on Friday morning that D-SNAP pre-registration for Volusia County will begin on Monday, Oct. 24 through Sunday Oct. 30.
Deputy Todd Moderson with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office helped rescue a man that a Geneva neighbor described as “on the cusp of death” who was mostly submerged under flood waters recently.
Port Canaveral started its 2022-23 fiscal year with a record-setting budget plan, after ending its 2021-22 fiscal year with a cruise-disrupting hurricane.
The Department of Children and Families announced on Sunday that the second phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, will open on Monday, Oct. 17 for Orange, Flagler, Highlands, Manatee, Pinellas, and St. Johns counties.
A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened in Polk County, giving another resource to people impacted by Hurricane Ian.
The Department of Children and Families announced that Florida’s application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or D-SNAP – has been approved.
SunRail is set to resume service to the Tupperware station Thursday, though other sections of the rail line are still dealing with damage sustained during Hurricane Ian.
People living at an Orange County apartment complex devastated by flooding from Hurricane Ian are now being told they will have to leave their homes by the end of the month, according to Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe
Individuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties were deemed eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance amid Hurricane Ian’s continued damage to livelihoods and property statewide.
Florida's property insurance market has been in crisis even before Hurricane Ian, and the governor says Citizen's Insurance is prepared and able to pay out claims.
The St. Johns River, which has already exceeded flood stage where it passes through Deland, is predicted to rise more than five inches in the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.
The Florida Department of Transportation announced an emergency road closure of all lanes of State Road 46 at the St. Johns River in Brevard County.
The Ocala Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office pulled a Florida Highway patrol car from flood waters, according to a Facebook post by Ocala police.
While Seminole County officials said they are still seeing an increase in the historic floodwaters brought about after Hurricane Ian, many areas are starting to level off as of Monday afternoon.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shared a video of its High Water 2 team rescuing a man stranded and standing on top of a submerged car in the Osteen area.
Volusia County officials gave another update to their response efforts on Saturday afternoon as the county continues to clean up after Hurricane Ian moved through Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday will hold a news conference at the Hardee County Emergency Management office in Wachula.
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Tuesday that is added more Central Florida counties to the disaster declaration after Hurricane Ian.
Experts say that Hurricane Ian is shining a spotlight once again on the vulnerability of the nation’s barrier islands and the increasing cost of people living on them.
Individuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties were deemed eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance amid Hurricane Ian’s continued damage to livelihoods and property statewide.
Volusia County leaders on Friday held a news conference to discuss the region’s ongoing disaster response to Hurricane Ian
Central Florida airports shut their hangars and stopped flights in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, but by Friday morning, most were either preparing to resume operations or already had.
The Seminole County Fire Department worked over a seven-hour period to help rescue 80 residents from rising floor water in a Winter Springs neighborhood, according to the department.
Flagler County officials updated county residents Thursday afternoon on how the county is tackling the aftermath of Hurricane Ian's destructive rampage across Central Florida.
Emergency management officials are urging residents in Volusia County to put safety first, stay off of the roads and continue to shelter in place while the county assesses the damage from Hurricane Ian and begins cleanup efforts.
President Joe Biden on Thursday declared a major disaster exists in Florida due to the lashing given to it by what is now Tropical Storm Ian, approving a request made by Gov. DeSantis the day prior.
Gov. Ron DeSantis updated Floridians at multiple news briefings Thursday to discuss the state’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ian.
An Osceola County deputy was rescued via airboat early Thursday after their vehicle became stalled in flooding brought on by what is now Tropical Storm Ian.
Curfews are in place in different Central Florida counties as of Wednesday, meant to keep people safe as Hurricane Ian risks exposing them to hazardous downed power lines, flying debris, flooding and more dangers.
