sea level rise

Here are some of the biggest threats posed by the climate crisis to south Florida today, along with solutions under consideration.

It would provide a tax break to property owners who elevate homes to address potential flooding and could go on the ballot in 2022 as a constitutional amendment.

Environmentalists say the bill is a step in the right direction but say more needs to be done to address the root cause of climate change.

House Speaker Chris Sprowls calls the measure "one of the most robust and bold proposals in the entire United States of America." It awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.

Gov. Ron DeSantis would get more than he requested for Everglades restoration and water projects in the coming year under an initial Senate budget...

A group of climate change bills championed by Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls could be helped by new federal stimulus money.

There are already questions if the state has started too late and whether it can move fast enough to keep up with the rising water.

A state committee unanimously approved a bill that includes spending up to $100 million a year on projects to address flooding and sea-level rise and creating a grant program for local governments.

Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined his plans for the $4.1 billion the state plans to spend from money received from the federal government, including funds to fix the state's troubled unemployment system.

Democratic Florida legislators say they are receiving emails from their constituents opposing a suite of bills that would give the state control of climate change initiatives over local governments.

COVID-19 will be top of mind as the Florida Legislature begins its 2021 session. These will be the main topics they'll address.

The bills would provide money to local governments to combat climate change, and give tax breaks to homeowners to elevate their properties.