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Florida cyclone update as chances of storm keep growing
The chances of a cyclone forming near Florida have again increased, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say.
Need to restock your hurricane supplies? Here's when you can get some of them tax free in Florida
Florida's new, permanent sales tax exemptions on specific hurricane supplies won't go into effect until Aug. 1, 2025.
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Tropical depression 3 near Florida to strengthen into tropical storm
The National Hurricane Center announced on Friday afternoon that there was an Atlantic tropical depression gradually ...
Republican donors and Florida's hurricane know-how helped build 'Alligator Alcatraz' so quickly
In a matter of days, an isolated training airport in the Everglades where endangered Florida panthers roam became a sprawling ...
Republican donors, Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ quickly
The first detainees arrived July 3 at the facility, which will cost $450 million to operate and consists of tents and ...
Rounds of rain to hit South Florida this Fourth of July weekend
The NEXT Weather team is tracking a stormy 4th of July weekend. Several rounds of rain storms will push through the Miami and ...
National Hurricane Center increases odds of tropical development near Florida over July 4th weekend
A system of low pressure could develop near Florida or off the southeastern coast of the U.S. over the Fourth of July weekend ...