Tropical Storm Nicole

NASA and the city of Cape Canaveral are working with citizens on immediate and long-term solutions to sea-level rise.

Florida’s wetlands have historically served as natural sponges but are now filled with explosive growth and development. Throw in climate change concerns, and many wonder whether 2022’s flooding represents a new norm.

Hurricane Ian caused 149 confirmed deaths in Florida, most of which occurred in coastal areas overtaken by Ian’s deadly storm surge.

It will address a range of topics, including election crimes and hurricane recovery.

Under the proposals, the increases would mean around 20% higher electric bills for Duke customers and about 10% for TECO customers.

It aimed to come up with a consensus for developing a strategy to deal with warming temperatures and catastrophic weather events, like Hurricane Ian.

Beaches that were eroded by waves and wind from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year will get help, with funding just announced.

City commissioners voted to halt new residential development for six months in certain flood zones.

Out of all 50 states, Florida ranked first in damages with $116 billion attributed to the state alone.

They include reducing the amount of time people have to remove damaged boats from waterways and to provide uniform requirements for local governments about debris-removal contracts.

The National Weather Service reports the river had been above flood stage since Sept. 16.

In addition to the insurance bill passed by the state legislature during its special session, DeSantis also signed a bill to provide property tax rebates to people whose homes were left uninhabitable by Ian.