FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray explores Fort Myers, Florida, three years after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Trump overpowers Musk's attacks on mega tax bill with blizzard of orders ...

The bill prohibits local governments from increasing building permit or inspection fees for 180 days after a hurricane or tropical storm emergency declaration by the Governor or federal government.

But the bill would also prevent local governments in Florida from adopting any amendment that could impose tougher rules to rebuilding stronger structures after a hurricane for two years.

CBS News Miami Live. After three hurricanes hit the state in 2024, Florida lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a bill that would make changes involving issues such as debris removal and ...

Hurricane-ravaged communities in Florida hope to draw back tourists as some continue to rebuild 03:36. Some areas along Florida's Gulf Coast are still rebuilding after being slammed by Hurricanes ...

Despite the state’s experience and expertise, Florida has historically relied on tens of billions of recovery dollars provided by FEMA. In 2022, Category 4 Hurricane Ian left Lee County with the ...

After surging to Category 4 in less than a day, Erick hit Mexico as a Category 3 hurricane. The NHC is tracking 4 waves, including one in Caribbean.

Florida communities could be blocked from rebuilding stronger after a hurricane, and more than 44,000 Floridians could see higher flood insurance costs this year if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs into ...