Environment

Hurricane season prep means everything from reviewing emergency plans to staying informed as forecasters outline what residents can expect this year.

A cold front will bring drier air across the northern half of the state, and winds will bring hazardous conditions along the beaches.

Large-load data centers that help power artificial intelligence programs have been springing up across the country, raising concerns about noise pollution, higher electricity costs, and increased water use. Residents in Jackson County worry those problems have now reached their doorstep. And it has caught the attention of political candidates.

The goal is to give each neighborhood a resident expert on the subject

In Florida, the forecast cone is only part of the story. Hurricane impacts can extend far beyond the center track — reaching inland through wind, flooding, and tornadoes.

During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The list of names for the new hurricane season starts with Arthur.

We can expect days of rain across Florida as tropical moisture arrives and increases the flood threat.

Volunteers in Apalachicola spent a recent Saturday morning picking up trash along the river, followed by a celebration with live music and a dunk tank.

Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge soon and continue into winter, thus influencing temperature and precipitation trends across the U.S.

While stormy western and interior patterns start the week, we are looking toward a substantial increase in moisture that could bring showers and storms for several days.