Some charitable groups are getting donations for Thanksgiving meal giveaways in the middle of recovery from Hurricane Ian devastation.

The water level now stands at 16.25 feet. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' goal has always been to keep releases from the lake "at a minimum."

The chair for People for Trees, based out of North Port, says with many trees damaged or destroyed, people are realizing what they once had.

The Florida Public Service Commission approved proposals by companies including Duke Energy and Tampa Electric.

Florida is among 32 states that don’t treat 911 dispatchers as first responders. Recent efforts in the state Legislature to change that have not advanced.

The federal rule prohibits improvements to hurricane-damaged homes exceeding 50% of their market value unless the entire structure is updated to meet current building codes.

The deadline to apply for help for physical damage for homeowners, renters, and businesses is Nov. 28.

Moody’s Investors Service says Hurricane Nicole caused in excess of $481 million in damage.

North Port officials say residents who want to temporarily discontinue services could face a $27,000 reconnection fee.

What was once a sprawling shoreline of sand on New Smyrna Beach is now a watery wasteland with tons of leftover debris courtesy of Hurricane Nicole’s storm surge Thursday morning.

All species of sea turtles are threatened or endangered and protected by Florida law and the federal Endangered Species Act.

WMFE environmental reporter Amy Green talked with University of Central Florida hurricane expert Kelly Stevens about how unusual a hurricane in November is for Florida.