DeSantis gave company accused of ripping off Hurricane Ian victims $200 million in “emergency” state business by Bob Norman, Florida Trident July

It’s been a quiet start to the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, but Florida residents are taking the time to gather supplies just in case anything tropical pops up in the future. FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell was in Miami on July 24 and shows us new expandable gel sandbags debuting this season that will help protect properties from flooding.

USDA is unleashing over a half billion dollars in further aid to Florida growers and businesses in the aftermath of Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton.

Hurricane Ian happened almost three years ago. But a new NBC documentary series has been bringing painful memories flooding back for many Southwest Florida residents.

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.

Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. CSU predicts 2025 will be an above normal season. 14 tornadoes hit the Treasure Coast before Hurricane Milton's landfall.

The company's expansion was made possible by its sale of its existing plant and office on Madison Street in CollegeTown.