There won't be one or two Florida sales tax holidays to help residents save money on disaster supplies. Instead, there will be a permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items.

Assisting state emergency officials dealing with Hurricane Ian in 2022 was one of the main reasons KPMG was honored.

Florida lawmakers on Friday formally sent a pair of bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis, including a proposal to restrict student cellphone use and another aimed at strengthening penalties for animal cruelty ...

While extreme weather caused $115 billion in damage nationwide and made 2025 the third-costliest disaster year on record, ...

Florida's vulnerability to natural disasters necessitates advanced preparation and response strategies. AI can significantly improve disaster prediction and response by analyzing weather data and ...

Florida's long-term care centers are recognized for their high standards in disaster preparedness and response. The Florida Health Care Association coordinates with state agencies and utility ...

More than a dozen positions have been cut at National Weather Service (NWS) offices across the state. These are the offices responsible for weather forecasts and warnings when bad weather threatens.

A nonprofit smart growth advocacy organization, 1000 Friends of Florida, is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of a new law designed to expedite post-disaster ...

A nonprofit smart growth advocacy organization, 1000 Friends of Florida, is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of a new law designed to expedite post-disaster ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Florida has enacted Senate Bill 150, known as “Trooper’s Law,” to protect pets from abandonment during natural disasters, inspired by Trooper, a Bull Terrier rescued ...