Florida’s famous orange groves may soon disappear
Those catastrophes contributed to a 90% decline in orange production over the past two decades. Citrus groves in Florida, ...
Hit by storms and disease, Florida’s citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
At some point, this isn’t going to be an orange grove anymore,” Murphy, a third-generation grower, says as he gazes at the ...
Citizens is shedding policies even after active hurricane season. What that means for you
The decrease in lawsuits has private insurers willing to take on risk-prone areas in South Florida long left to the state's ...
Hurricane forecasts 2025: Here’s how the ‘cone of uncertainty’ maps will change this year
“Overall, hurricane track forecasts are gradually improving, meaning that in general, there is less uncertainty where a storm ...
Florida homeowners are being denied hurricane insurance because of sky-high deductibles — 1 man says deductible was $7,200 on damage of just $4,500. Should …
"Unfortunately, my deductible is outrageous. I was like, ‘This is insanity.’" His home insurance deductible — the amount he ...
Pummeled by hurricanes and pests, Florida citrus growers wait for miracle tree
Florida orange production has fallen by some 90% in the past two decades in large part due to citrus greening, but growers ...
A Surprising Factor Helped Supercharge Florida’s Catastrophic 2023 Hurricane Idalia
Simpson hurricane categories in less than a day, and scientists now propose a new factor that contributed to the storm's ...
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Hurricane-damaged Manasota Key Road receiving remodel
The scenic Manasota Key Road, once offering breathtaking views of the Gulf Coast, is set to receive a much-needed facelift.
These retirees spent $835,457 on a ‘hurricane-proof' home in Florida—take a look inside: ‘We feel very safe here'
Dave and Maria Blancett moved to Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered, “hurricane-proof” community near Fort Meyers, Florida.
Hurricanes land top South Florida 2027 prospect Kenton Dopson III
The Hurricanes landed one of South Florida’s best up-and-coming prospects on Thursday afternoon. Miami Norland 2027 ...
When does hurricane season start? The 2025 outlook for Florida, look back on last year
Last year's hurricane season was more active than usual, with Florida seeing major hits. Here's what we know so far about ...
Five ways storms changed Florida during the 2024 hurricane season
The 2024 hurricane season tested Florida. Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic storm surges, record-breaking rainfall and widespread inland flooding. Communities grappled with evacuation ...