severe weather

Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated much of south Florida Wednesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in five counties.

Critics say the bill signed by the governor ignores the reality of climate change threats in Florida, including rising seas, extreme heat, and more severe storms.

“The bad actors and scam artists will swoop in and try to take advantage of people at their most vulnerable time."

With heavy rainfall anticipated in Monday’s forecast, Leon County and Tallahassee governments will open sandbag locations for residents.

As of Thursday afternoon, 5 people had been rescued from their homes.

A Wednesday night storm has brought down trees and caused flooding to several counties across the Florida Panhandle.

The National Weather Service reported multiple water rescues overnight along with water in structures.

Resilience in the face of increasingly extreme weather is on the minds this week of those attending the annual Gulf of Mexico Alliance Conference in Tampa.

Floridians experienced some of the hottest summer months ever last year, and early indications show similar conditions are on tap this year.

Drawing attention to several weather hazards, the campaign aims to share information on how to prepare and respond to natural disasters.