Elevate Florida presents a new way so that homeowners pay nothing to flood-proof their houses. The program is the first of ...

After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

The first full week of February is Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. Every day this week the CBS 12 StormTrac Team ...

Swiss Re’s study also noted the financial implications of coastal habitat degradation. One analysis in Florida estimated that ...

Gordon G. Chang discussed China's growing influence in the Caribbean region and the national security threat it could present ...

Backers of the plan say the districts have strayed from their original goals. The plan will be spearheaded by Sen. Jason ...

Florida faces an unprecedented threat as sea levels rise, with 13 of its cities ranking among the 25 most vulnerable in the ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims. The agency ...

The newly launched state program is covering up to 75% of costs for home elevation, wind mitigation, rebuilding, and even voluntary buyouts.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is assessing flooding in Pasco County that has left families begging for help ...

Every day this week the CBS 12 StormTrac Team will detail the common severe weather risks in South Florida. Thursday is hurricane and flooding awareness day. In 2024, there were 18 named storms ...

Over the years, the Florida State Fair has implemented stricter rules and security upgrades following incidents of unruly ...