A lack of hurricane activity near the Gulf Coast in 2025 has left the region with a lot of hot water, ready to fuel hurricane activity.

If you’ve lived in Florida for any length of time, you know hurricanes are part of life. But there was a period not that long ago when we caught a lengthy break. From 2006 through 2015, Florida avoided a direct hit from a hurricane.

Community leaders are urging residents to be prepared ahead of the start of hurricane season, with officials reminding the public to have an emergency kit, be aware of the risks of flooding and extreme heat,

Alabama is watching the Gulf as hurricane season nears, with warm waters and active weather raising early concerns for storms and heavy rain.

A “below-normal” year for storms could further a positive trend for Florida’s insurance market, industry experts contend. Here’s what to expect.

Hurricane preparedness supplies and resources will be distributed at four South Florida locations on June 6 to help families get ready for hurricane season.

Insurance.com reports that predictions for the 2026 hurricane season indicate a below-average year, potentially lowering home insurance rates after years of increases.

Florida communities are set to receive a massive financial boost, with over $1.5 billion in federal disaster assistance finally heading to the state to cover long-delayed recovery costs. The funds, totaling exactly $1,

The South Florida Water Management District conducted its "Hurricane Freddy" drill to test storm response plans and improve preparedness ahead of hurricane season.

Much of Mark Fulkerson’s work starts after a catastrophic storm has passed and its rain has ceased. As a chief engineer for the Southwest Florida Water Management District, he spends the weeks following a hurricane documenting high-water marks and measuring how closely the agency’s flood maps match up against real flooding.