Florida’s new Office of Ocean Economy hopes to make the state a global leader in the “blue economy” by connecting ...

Fort Myers Beach is on probation with FEMA, and its residents will soon have to pay higher flood insurance premiums.

Flooding caused nearly $60 million in damage to Sarasota County in Hurricane Debby, according to county estimates.

When home insurance averages $2,377 a year nationally, and $11,000 per year in Florida, this is a blow to many people.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The South Howard Flood Relief project is moving forward. For Harry Coleman who lives in Parkland Estates, it’s a relief. “We’re glad the city moved forward,” he said. “Doing the ...

Property owners in unincorporated Lee County and four local cities will get to keep a 25% flood insurance discount after the ...

Palestinian medical officials say two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman, ...

“Flood zone maps offer valuable insight into the specific risks facing a property, but homeowners should know that risk is not exclusive to high-risk zones,” says Muller. "Roughly 40% of all ...

The growing zones in Florida range from the very warm Zone 11b in the Florida Keys to Zone 8b along the state’s northwest border with Alabama. The USDA hardiness map separates the United ... North as ...

The City of Fernandina Beach launched a new public portal that will give the community easier access to flood risk information and other important documents ...

South Florida falls into the USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b. These zones tell you the average minimum winter temperatures and help determine which plants will thrive in your area. This knowledge is ...