hurricane recovery /tags/hurricane-recovery hurricane recovery en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:00 GMT Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds /weather/2026-04-10/worsening-ocean-heat-waves-are-supercharging-hurricane-damage-study-finds In Friday's study researchers look at 1,600 landfalling storms in 41 years, the rapid intensification of those cyclones and the damage they cause especially when they go over big, long-lasting ocean hot spots. Those that go over marine heat waves are 60% more likely to cause at least $1 billion in damage. Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Otis are good examples. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:00 GMT /weather/2026-04-10/worsening-ocean-heat-waves-are-supercharging-hurricane-damage-study-finds Seth Borenstein | Associated Press "Melissa" retired from hurricane naming list after devastating strike /2026-03-04/melissa-retired-from-hurricane-naming-list-after-devastating-strike The World Meteorological Organization has retired the name Melissa from its Atlantic basin naming lists after the Category 5 devastated Jamaica in 2025. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:32:00 GMT /2026-03-04/melissa-retired-from-hurricane-naming-list-after-devastating-strike Andrew Wulfeck What Floridians can learn from Hurricane Ian recovery nearly three years later /florida-news/2025-06-02/hurricane-ian-recovery-fort-myers-beach As new buildings go up along the flood-prone Gulf coast at 15 to 20 feet off the ground, the future of Florida's infrastructure "looks high." Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:51:08 GMT /florida-news/2025-06-02/hurricane-ian-recovery-fort-myers-beach Jessica Meszaros Big Bend residents still recovering from damage from Hurricane Idalia three months later /2023-12-12/big-bend-hurricane-idalia-recovery-florida Hurricane Idalia hit the Big Bend area as a Category 3 hurricane on Aug. 30. Over three months later, residents in the affected areas are still wrangling with government agencies for financial assistance to help rebuild or repair the damage from the natural disaster. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:39:00 GMT /2023-12-12/big-bend-hurricane-idalia-recovery-florida Samantha Sydeski | WUFT 1 year after Hurricane Ian, Central Florida homeowners are still rebuilding out of pocket /environment/2023-09-28/hurricane-ian-central-florida-housing-recovery In June, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reported Hurricane Ian resulted in more than 700,000 insurance claims statewide. While some claims remain open, over 86% of them have been closed, and nearly 200,000 of them were closed without payment. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:20:57 GMT /environment/2023-09-28/hurricane-ian-central-florida-housing-recovery Lillian Hernández Caraballo Citizens Insurance is seeking a double-digit rate increase /government-politics/2023-03-30/citizens-insurance-is-seeking-a-double-digit-rate-increase A 14.2 percent increase this year would require the approval of Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation before it could take effect. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-30/citizens-insurance-is-seeking-a-double-digit-rate-increase Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida After Hurricane Ian, Fort Myers Beach struggles to become 'a functional paradise' /florida-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-28/after-hurricane-ian-fort-myers-beach-struggles-to-become-a-functional-paradise Nearly every building on the barrier island in Southwest Florida was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian's 15-foot storm surge. It's left the town with almost a clean slate for redevelopment. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:26 GMT /florida-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-28/after-hurricane-ian-fort-myers-beach-struggles-to-become-a-functional-paradise Greg Allen New group aims to build back better on barrier islands devastated by Hurricane Ian /government-politics/2023-03-14/new-group-looks-to-build-back-better-on-southwest-floridas-barrier-islands As the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva continue to assess the damage to homes and businesses after Hurricane Ian, some community organizations and concerned citizens have joined to create the SanCap Citizens for a Resilient Future. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-14/new-group-looks-to-build-back-better-on-southwest-floridas-barrier-islands Pam James Senate proposals aim to help in future storm recovery /state/2023-02-27/senate-proposals-aim-to-help-in-future-storm-recovery After Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole devastated parts of the state last year, the Florida Senate is pursuing a series of proposals aimed at helping communities recover from future storms. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-27/senate-proposals-aim-to-help-in-future-storm-recovery Jim Turner | News Service of Florida Another Florida special session starts Monday. Here's what's on the schedule /state/2023-02-06/another-florida-special-session-starts-monday-heres-whats-on-the-schedule Typically, a special legislative session focuses on just one—maybe two—subjects. This time, lawmakers are tacking a full slate of issues. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-06/another-florida-special-session-starts-monday-heres-whats-on-the-schedule Regan McCarthy