Hurricane Idalia

Some residents say it has been difficult to get assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Businesses and homeowners have until the extended deadline of Dec. 14, 2023, for physical disaster loans through the United States Small Business Administration. Economic Injury Disaster Loans are still available through May 31, 2024.

Duke will also collect $166.1 million in storm-related costs from customers next year.

After Hurricane Idalia swept through North Florida, some farmers faced tough decisions about whether to continue their profession or “sell out and leave.”

Three months after Idalia, many here are more preoccupied with recovery than COP28.

State Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie credited lessons from hurricanes Irma in 2017, Michael in 2018 and Ian and Nicole in 2022 for helping speed the recovery after Idalia.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers across the state will close for Thanksgiving starting Wednesday, Nov. 22. The centers in Hillsborough, Charlotte and Dixie counties will close permanently starting Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m.

The storm ripped through the Big Bend region as a Category 3 storm, devastating the town's fishing and boating community.

A Q&A with Jason Evans, associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University.

Florida lawmakers Monday began moving forward with a proposal that would offer additional help to Hurricane Idalia victims and provide money to address a backlog of residents seeking to improve their homes to reduce insurance premiums.

If you applied for FEMA assistance, FEMA inspectors may contact you to schedule a home inspection. A FEMA inspection determines whether a home is safe, sanitary, functional and accessible.

They will discuss funneling money toward the My Safe Florida Home Program to help homeowners impacted by Hurricane Idalia.