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Hurricane Dorian: Hurricane and storm surge warnings issued for Florida’s east coast

Sunday, September 1

The eye of category 5 Hurricane Dorian is crawling over the Abacos Islands in the Bahamas according to the 5 p.m. advisory by the National Hurricane Center. The storm is now heading toward Grand Bahama. Dorian's... Read More.

Hurricane Dorian Update

Friday, August 30

Hurricane Dorian strengthened overnight and its expected Florida landfall as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane shifted south, putting South Florida and Central Florida in its projected impact zone early next week. At 8 a.m. Friday,... Read More.

Hurricane Dorian

Thursday, August 29

Hurricane Dorian gained strength in the Atlantic Wednesday night, and millions of people in Florida were warned to be ready for its impact. "Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Dorian is... Read More.

Hurricane Dorian Gains Strength

Thursday, August 29

Hurricane Dorian gained strength in the Atlantic Wednesday night, and millions of people in Florida are getting ready for its impact. Dorian is expected to become a major hurricane on Friday, and remain an... Read More.

FEMA ‘Overpaid’ for Hurricane Charley Claims, Wants Money Back from Charlotte Co.

Thursday, August 8

The federal government appears to be coming after money it says Charlotte County owes...dating back nearly 15 years. After Hurricane Charley devastated the county, in August of 2004, FEMA reimbursed the county for $37... Read More.

New Survey Shows Floridians Have Forgotten Hurricane Michael Victims

Wednesday, June 26

A new survey of Floridians is reinforcing the belief among victims of Hurricane Michael that they've been forgotten as they continue their recovery efforts eight months after the Category 5 storm made landfall. According... Read More.

Spring Breakers Returned Despite Hurricane Michael

Wednesday, May 15

Meantime, Hurricane Michael didn’t keep the spring break crowds away from Florida’s Panhandle beaches. The News Herald reports bed tax collections from Panama City Beach hotels in March showed strong gains in March over... Read More.

Floridians Could get Break on Hurricane & School Supplies

Thursday, April 18

Floridians could save on hurricane and school supplies under a bill now heading to the Senate floor. The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a bill earlier today to hold a sales tax holiday on... Read More.