With less than 70 days until the start of the next hurricane season, Seminole County is starting to update its floodplain management plan for the next five years.

From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane season.

The same day a confirmed EF-2 tornado hit Seminole County, the city of Sanford took action to hopefully claim millions of dollars after a different disaster.

According to the National Hurricane Center, it’s a real question whether planes used for hurricane research are going to be able to meet all of the tasks this season.

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Central Florida, a program for low-income homeowners seeking recovery is now available.

Bills filed for the annual Florida Legislative Session will look to create a funding source for a popular program to help Floridians pay to harden their homes against severe weather, while also offering tax relief to make those home projects more attractive.

Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). It’s designed to not only protect homes from future disasters but also lower insurance premiums and reduce claims for future storms.

A Florida bill filed on Thursday could introduce a new tax holiday to the state — one aimed at helping residents bolster their homes against storms.

After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims.

The Gulf is anomalously hot. Not warm, HOT! This will likely have implications on our weather through the rest of February and even beyond that. Could it be a sign of what's in store for the spring tornado season and the summer hurricane season?

We're marching our way into February, which means the countdown to pre-season forecasts is on!

The home marks the Volusia County’s first complete teardown and rebuild as part of the Transform 386 initiative following the 2022 hurricanes.

Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.

The storm-related costs would add $31.18 to the monthly bills of such Duke customers — though Duke said last month it expects the customers would see an actual increase of about $21 a month because of decreases in other costs.

Volusia County is taking proactive steps to mitigate flooding risks by purchasing a hurricane-damaged home in the Ormond Beach area.

The latest in high resolution forecast models helped increase accuracy substantially during our brutal 2024 hurricane season. New data suggests the improvements won't stop there.

The program was established in 2006 but was revived in 2022 after being dormant for more than a decade, as a way to help homeowners retrofit their properties and get insurance discounts.

The town's remains still sit far out in the bay, and they have a history as one of Florida's wildest party scenes.

Some residents in the Edgewater area say they’ve lived there for decades without any flood issues until recent developments began.

It's been over two months since Florida was struck by back-to-back hurricanes, and many home insurance claims have already been rejected, state data shows.

Hurricane season may be over, but its impact lingers for countless residents and business owners across Florida.

State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, encouraged his colleagues to consider additional ways to save homeowners money while also protecting governments from costs related to disaster restoration.

Residents gathered at a flood mitigation town hall meeting hosted by Volusia County Council District 1 Member Don Dempsey on Thursday evening, voicing concerns and sharing experiences about flooding issues.

Customers of Florida’s largest power company will see a bump of about $12 in monthly bills next year to cover restoration costs from the 2024 hurricane season.

Hurricane Milton left many mobile homeowners in Central Florida scrambling for affordable ways to repair their roofs.

About a month ago, anchor Matt Austin and a team at News 6 set out on a mission to get results — in real time — for someone in need. We met Brittany Wedgewood. Her husband and their three daughters were dealing with damage from Hurricane Milton. The family lives in a mobile home, and after the storm hit water was getting into nearly every room through their leaking roof. Monday, we returned to see the repairs finally underway.

Taking a look at the 2024 hurricane season.

The hurricane season heartbeat seems to have faded completely with the dissipation of Sara.

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hurricane Helene, a major storm that made landfall in late September in Taylor County, inflicted up to $162.2 million in agricultural losses in Florida.

With a mullet, a fishing rod, and an unstoppable sense of humor, Jake Hutcheson transforms flooded streets into a reel-worthy moment.

As Edgewater continues to deal with stormwater and flooding issues in residential neighborhoods, city leaders hosted a special town hall Monday night to hear directly from impacted homeowners.

President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters.

In addition to accurate forecasts from the Pinpoint Weather Team, the Pinpoint Weather App offers an interactive experience for those that like to follow the tropics.

Time is running out for Central Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for free temporary roof repairs through Operation Blue Roof Program.

While there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.

While there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.

All eyes are on the tropics, even though we're approaching the end of hurricane season.

The President of the Orlando Professionals Firefighters is questioning decisions made on a response call during Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane season is winding down, but it's not over.

It has been more than a month since Hurricane Milton hit Central Florida and one city said the flooding nightmare is still not over.

A month after a downed power line caused a fire that destroyed an Orlando couple’s home, an incident report confirms firefighters left the scene after the Orlando Utilities Commission told them they shut down their responses at the time due to weather conditions.

Rafael is now a hurricane with 75 mph sustained winds.

If you recall, we discussed the probability of this tropical season being very "back-ended." And it is.

By November, tropical activity is typically on the decline. But that doesn’t mean Florida’s in the clear just yet.

A 28-year-old veteran and single father is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which flooded his recently purchased Port Orange home.

National Hurricane Center highlighting three areas for potential tropical development

Local residents are expressing their frustrations over ongoing flooding issues and delayed repairs after Hurricane Milton, sharing personal accounts and demanding action at a city workshop on Wednesday.

Weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Florida, many are still dealing with flooding, making everyday life difficult.

Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.

Remnants of flooding can still be seen along Reams and Ficquette Roads week after Hurricane Milton.

The largest city in the state was utterly annihilated by one such storm nearly two centuries ago.

Seminole County residents can now register for disaster recovery assistance at a FEMA pop-up registration site at the Winter Springs Civic Center.

After canceling classes during Hurricane Milton earlier this month, Volusia County Schools have announced the district’s makeup days.

Orange County has been spraying as part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus following the recent impacts of Hurricane Milton.

People who live in Edgewater have had enough of the devastation and flooding after hurricanes in recent years.

New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate Americans before the Nov. 5 election.

People who live in Holly Hill are still cleaning up after what the mayor called the worst flooding in the city's history from Hurricane Milton.

A 72-year-old man faces charges after deputies said he shot and killed his dog while frustrated at Florida Power & Light for not getting his power back on after Hurricane Milton.

The west coast of Florida faces another algal surge; both Helene and Milton have contributed but are not quite what caused it.

With one location in Lake Mary, Diaz expanded to downtown Sanford just over a year ago. In recent weeks, he’s found himself facing significant financial challenges.

We took questions from News 6 viewers to a senior FEMA official to get answers on the different programs available and how to apply for assistance after Hurricane Milton.

It has been close to two weeks since Hurricane Milton hit and in Volusia County near Orange City, that is how long it's been since some residents have been able to access their house.

Disaster assistance for income-eligible homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton in Flagler County is now available, according to a news release.

A storm as powerful and catastrophic as a hurricane affects Floridians long before ever reaching the state.

Tropical Storm Oscar has disintegrated as it heads toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least seven people.

Many communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.

Hurricane Milton swept through Central Florida earlier this month, swamping communities across the region.

We say “Getting Results” all the time, but this time we’re putting our skills to the test, finding and solving problems for our viewers in the same day.

When disasters like Hurricane Milton strike, mobile homeowners often face unique challenges during recovery—especially those who don’t have insurance coverage.

Brittany Wedgewood, her husband and their three daughters are currently facing a struggle that’s all too common for families impacted by natural disasters

We're here to help get you some answers.

This could be the end of the hurricane season after one last hard push from our Madden-Julian Oscillation to help alleviate wind shear, dry air, and focus lift over the Caribbean Sea

A nonprofit said they helped donate nearly 10 tankers of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

What started out Saturday as Invest 94L quickly became Tropical Storm Oscar before noon, then Hurricane Oscar by 2 p.m., according to the National Hurricane Center.

A week after Hurricane Milton, nature is taking its course again on Central Florida beaches.

A case of West Nile Virus was confirmed in Orange County and officials are warning residents to watch out for mosquitos and help eliminate breeding sites at their homes.

The state of Florida, in conjunction with Volusia County, opens three comfort stations for residents.

An Ormond Beach couple hopes the federal government will approve their application to purchase their flooded home, but they fear they could be shortchanged in the process.

A cornerstone of arts and culture and Brevard County for more than 70 years is still cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.

Volusia County leaders say Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $267 million worth of damage.

Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them with back-to-back hits in less than two weeks.

Drivers across Central Florida are facing mounting frustration as many gas stations remain out of fuel days after Hurricane Milton, leaving motorists scrambling.

Thousands of bikers are going to pour into Daytona Beach once again this weekend for Biketoberfest, which officially kicks off Thursday.

An Orlando family is without a home after Hurricane Milton ravaged parts of the state. However, it wasn’t the flooding or debris that destroyed their residence.

Even after Hurricane Milton left the state, some areas along the river have reached staggering flood levels.

A 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

DeLand residents, including Julian and Jayne Kepler, are dealing with significant flooding after Hurricane Milton caused water levels to rise in the area.

Flooding continues to be a concern in Sumter County along the Withlacoochee River.

The worst of Hurricane Milton in Brevard County came from tornado damage in Cocoa Beach, but in the south end of the county, another community is still picking up the pieces.

Crews are starting to collect all of the storm debris across Seminole County from Hurricane Milton.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm.

In the first Falcon 9 liftoff since Hurricane Milton, SpaceX launched more internet satellites into orbit early Tuesday from the Cape.

Beware of scammers looking to rip you off as you try to repair your home from hurricane damage

Raheem Mostert, the Miami Dolphins running back and New Smyrna Beach native, will delivered relief supplies to his hometown after Hurricane Milton rolled through the state.

Just hours after Hurricane Milton swept across the state, city officials issued the social media post to remind residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.

When disaster strikes, many in the community will step up to help.

Officials in Sumter County put out a voluntary evacuation order for those living along the Withlacoochee River on Monday.

A breakdown of the river and lake flood stages we hear about during heavy rain events, and what they mean to you.

Thousands of residents across Florida are still without power after Hurricane Milton.