Ahead of the official start of hurricane season on June 1, officials at the National Hurricane Center are brushing off concerns over widespread cuts at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices — and reminding people about the importance of readiness instead.

Preparation recommendations come as federal cuts call into question the ability of FEMA to provide future assistance.

As new buildings go up along the flood-prone Gulf coast at 15 to 20 feet off the ground, the future of Florida's infrastructure "looks high."

Additional preparation tips include keeping boat insurance up to date and ensuring it covers hurricane impacts. Owners should store records and pre-storm photos in a safe place.

FEMA says that over 48,000 applications for disaster assistance after last year's trio of hurricanes are still listed as "ineligible" because of a lack of documentation.

As hurricane season approaches, Florida and other states are confronting a significant shift in disaster-response policy. The federal government is scaling back its role, placing more on state and local authorities.

Renowned scientist predicts 17 named storms and nine hurricanes.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how federal funding cuts and job losses could impact weather forecasting and hurricane preparedness in Florida and more.

Conference attendees heard from emergency management leaders across Florida and beyond.

The new St. Pete Agile Resilience Plan includes fortifying the city's treatment plants, including one at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility.

Officials for the Levy County island hamlet hope the new recognition from National Trust for Historic Preservation brings needed attention and financial help to protect its piece of "Old Florida."

The utility terrain vehicles are ready to help people trapped by high waters during the next major storm. They're big, they float and they bring a "fantastic" reaction from those in need of assistance.