The Fanchers’ predicament is just one of many linked to the insurance crisis in hurricane-prone Florida. Rates are sky-high and expected to continue rising as catastrophe claims surge and Floridians face few insurance options and increased scrutiny during underwriting.

During hurricane season, supplies can run low quickly, so consider buying early. Improper generator use can be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that carbon monoxide (CO) — an invisible, odorless gas — kills hundreds of people each year during storm season.

Over $675 million in federal block grant funding will be provided to Florida farmers and growers to support their recovery from hurricane damage.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced that the Department of Agriculture would grant the state of Florida with over $675 million in federal funding following the disastrous 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons.

While this appointment was hardly a surprise for those invested in Florida politics, some of the new CFO’s plans will be turning heads back home.

This funding is a major victory that will help them rebuild, recover, and continue feeding our state and nation.'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida’s Division of Emergency Management is preparing for the future with a massive expansion of its headquarters. A brand-new state emergency operations center (EOC) is under construction in Tallahassee, and it’s designed to help the state weather any storm, literally and logistically.

A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.

Recent hurricane seasons have been defined by storms supercharging over the Gulf of Mexico’s warmer-than-normal waters as they barrel toward Florida’s west coast. Experts are hopeful that trend could wane this summer,