Although 23 deaths were directly attributed to the storm, according to NOAA, "Hurricane Andrew destroyed more than 50,000 homes and caused an estimated $26 billion in damage, making it at the time ...

Just 13 days later, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. It struck near Siesta Key Oct. 9, 2024. The storm was accompanied by sustained winds of 120 mph.

In Sarasota County, Milton — a powerful Category 3 hurricane — struck Siesta Key last October, killing 42 people in Florida and causing tens of billions of dollars in damage.

A late August 1949 hurricane followed a similar path in South Florida as the Great Miami Hurricane of 1928 but caused twice the damage, particularly agriculturally.

Discover how Hurricane Andrew, Wolfie’s, and historic moments like Truman’s visit shaped the vibrant character of South Florida over the decades.

Tropical systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center will be classified as depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes based on their intensity. Here’s how the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane S… ...

Explore Pembroke Pines’ journey post-Hurricane Andrew, with booming neighborhoods, a rich history, and legendary sites like the Hollywood Sportatorium.