Volusia County leaders prepare residents with hurricane town hall
With hurricane season just two days away, Volusia County officials held a town hall meeting to prepare News Smyrna Beach residents for potential impacts, after Hurricane Ian left lasting scars on the community.
Flagler Beach could use bed tax to pay for new event space near rebuilt pier
The city of Flagler Beach is working quickly to rebuild, renovate and expand on its iconic fishing pier. Could it include a new, 4,200-square-foot promenade?
STEP-BY-STEP: Here’s what to consider in a hurricane prep plan
As Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.
FDOT begins Nova Canal cleaning project in effort to prevent future Volusia County flooding
This week, the Florida Department of Transportation started a major project to clean up and drain the Nova Canal that runs through three cities.
YMCA hosts camp in Seminole County for kids, families still reeling from Hurricane Ian
Seminole County is hoping to get results for kids and families still feeling the mental and physical impacts of Hurricane Ian.
Orlo Vista flooding mitigation nears completion before hurricane season
After a year of digging out three retention ponds in the Orlo Vista neighborhood, a project to help with flooding in the area is approaching a milestone.
US center's tropical storm forecasts are going inland, where damage can outstrip coasts
The National Hurricane Center will add inland predictions to its forecast of the location and ferocity of tropical storms.
United Against Poverty Orlando celebrates new freezers and fridges after hurricane hardships
Nearly $1 million was raised to help buy new freezers, refrigerators and coolers for UP Orlando's Member Marketplace, replacing units that were damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Your Florida Daily: Abortion rights proposal qualifies for 2024 ballot, house explosion sends family to hospital
The proposed amendment would allow abortions to remain legal until the fetus is viable.
Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spike
It's been over a year since hurricanes Nicole and Ian devastated the coast of Volusia County and still, many homeowners and condos are being rebuilt.
Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in November
Beaches eroded by hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year in central Brevard County will get a lift starting next month, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Lake County residents prepare homes after St. Johns River hits moderate flood stage
The St. Johns river hit moderate flood stage Sunday after already hitting a minor level this past week, causing growing concerns for some neighborhood residents.
Mims lakefront restaurant reopens after historic flooding from Hurricane Ian
Ian may have left its mark on the staple of lakefront dining in Mims, but even historic flooding couldn't stop owner Jason Reichman from rebuilding.
Nearly $220M allocated to Orange County, hurricane disaster recovery
One year after Hurricane Ian, Orange County leaders introduced a million dollar grant to the community that will go towards unmet needs and hurricane mitigation.
Hurricane Ian stressed Florida’s insurance market, which was already in crisis
The National Hurricane Center estimates Hurricane Ian caused $1.9 billion in damage in Florida, stressing an insurance market that was already in crisis.
Seminole residents continue rebuilding one year after Hurricane Ian floods
The amount of water on Whitcomb Drive was unbelievable when Hurricane Ian hit, and it kept rising for days after the storm, flooding homes along Lake Harney.
‘Crabs started to invade:’ Volusia residents work to sell, fix homes a year after Ian
Over 7,000 homes and businesses flooded in Volusia County in Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida one year ago.
‘I have mushrooms growing out of my walls:’ Hurricane Ian’s marks linger one year later
Floodwaters from Hurricane Ian gutted Katie Thigpen's home in Daytona Beach and since then, she has been searching for assistance.
‘It will absolutely protect you from the water:’ Osceola County Sheriff’s Office shows off hurricane response vehicles
It's been one year since Hurricane Ian hit Florida as a Category 4 storm.
One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery ‘has a way to go’
The recovery process from the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian has been “nonstop, 7 days a week” and according to Florida Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, the job is far from over.
‘Feels like forever:’ One year after landfall, Florida woman reflects on Hurricane Ian
Flood waters were so high at the Arden Villas Apartments in Orange County that dozens of people who lived there were stuck inside. Exzia Witherspoon was one of those people.
A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler counties
Part of A1A in Northern Volusia County took a beating in Tuesday night's storm. The storm surge created a washout in parts of the road, forcing emergency crews to close it through the following morning.
Seminole County working on improvement plan to prevent future flooding in Geneva neighborhood
After Hurricane Ian hit last September, John Carter showed News 6 how deep the water was on his street by taking us through on a boat. His driveway looked like a river leading out to Lake Harney.
Disney countersues in Florida court after oversight board pushes for judgment
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday filed a countersuit against the DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Disney property in Florida court, alleging breach of contract.
Kissimmee retirement homes demolished after Hurricane Ian flooding left them unlivable
Homes reduced to rubble in an Osceola County retirement community, months after they were deemed unlivable after Hurricane Ian.
Fishing returns to Daytona Beach Pier after hurricanes damaged structure
The city of Daytona Beach has reopened the fishing section on the Daytona Beach Pier after repairing damage caused by last year’s hurricanes.
Gov. DeSantis announces $300M for flood resilience projects, $11.1M in Central Florida
The money’s going toward three previously awarded projects and to 71 new ones, with four located in Central Florida.
Hurricane Ian flooding victim coerced into signing housing rights away, lawsuit says
A lawsuit filed this week in federal court alleges Good Samaritan Village discriminated against and took advantage of a resident after Hurricane Ian, coercing the woman — in fresh distress over the sight of her destroyed belongings — into hastily signing away her housing rights with paperwork not in her native language.
Riverdale Elementary School set to reopen after hurricane flooding
Orange County Public Schools said the district is on track for Riverdale Elementary School to re-open for the start of the school year, which is about a month away.
‘Knocked down, but it was not knocked out:’ Fort Myers mayor reflects on resiliency after Hurricane Ian
As we move into yet another hurricane season, many across the state are still trying to get back to their “normal.” And that is very much the case in southwest Florida, where Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
‘We’re done:’ Volusia County family looks to demolish home after repeated flooding
Seven months after hurricanes Ian and Nicole battered Volusia County, a handful of residents are a step closer to preventing their homes from flooding when the next storm hits.
Hurricane Ian offers important lessons as Florida preps for upcoming season
As the 2023 hurricane season starts, memories are still fresh of Hurricane Ian causing billions of dollars in damage and pushing water across Southwest Florida barrier islands.
New Smyrna Beach holds emergency meeting ahead of hurricane season
An engineering firm was hired by the city for $58,000 to conduct a study, evaluating storm water regulations, maintenance practices and the impact of recent construction.
Orange County fire marshal asked to review response slowed by hurricane damage, neighbors say
Construction in one Orange County neighborhood may have delayed emergency crews coming to a house fire back in November, prompting the fire marshal to review the response.
Demolition underway at Good Samaritan Village in Osceola County
Maureen Kotch and Lucille Bishop have been living a rollercoaster of emotions ever since Hurricane Ian devastated Central Florida, having to start from scratch well into their 70s.
Seminole County homeowners urged to prep for hurricane season amid aftermath of Ian, Nicole
As the start of hurricane season gets closer, so many people in Central Florida are still dealing with damage from last year’s storms.
Floridians urged to remember ‘it only takes one’ during hurricane season with El Niño forecast
While El Niño tends to bring a less busy season, Floridians are still urged to remember it only takes one storm.
Seminole County braces for hurricane season as residents continue recovery
With Hurricane season less than two weeks away, Seminole County is taking action to help some families still dealing with the aftermath of the storms last year.
City of Deltona wants hurricane flooding lawsuit tossed out
The City of Deltona asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit claiming it was responsible for flooding in the Stone Island community after Hurricane Ian hit in 2022.
Kissimmee family still seeks help months after Hurricane Ian
It's been seven months since Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida, and a Kissimmee family is still struggling to get on their feet while waiting for assistance from FEMA.
Stone Island residents sue Deltona, claim city at fault for flooded homes
Don Phaneuf considers himself one of the lucky homeowners on Stone Island, a community on the north side of Lake Monroe near Deltona. Water came close to his home after Hurricane Ian, but never inside.
Brevard County breaks from beach renourishment project during coastal flood threat
A large mound of sand staged at Coconut Point Park on Monday appeared to be where Brevard County said it’s pausing work on a multi-million dollar beach renourishment project because of rough weather conditions.
Volusia County residents still awaiting seawall construction permit approval
Nearly eight months after hurricanes devastated homes and other properties off the coast in Volusia County, residents are still awaiting permit approval for seawall construction.
State of Seminole County 2022 address looks back at cost of Ian, historic flooding
Seminole County Commission Chairman Amy Lockhart started the annual “State of the County” address by looking back at the past year, and the relationships and resources that brought hundreds of people to Lake Mary for the luncheon and event Monday.
NOAA: Ian was Cat 5 before weakening at Florida landfall
Hurricane Ian briefly reached maximum Category 5 status before weakening to a Category 4 storm as it blasted ashore last September in southwest Florida, eventually causing over $112 billion in damage in the U.S. and more than 150 deaths directly or indirectly.
More than half of Volusia County’s seawall rebuilding permit applications not approved
Six months after Hurricane Ian tore through Florida, many homes and businesses are still waiting for state approval to begin rebuilding.
Fiona, Ian retired from list of tropical cyclone names
Weather officials say they’re retiring the names Fiona and Ian from the rotating list of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction caused by the most recent storms with those names.
Former residents file lawsuit against Good Samaritan Society Kissimmee Village
Two women have filed a lawsuit against Good Samaritan Society Kissimmee Village, and said when they moved in they were never warned of the flood risk and potential dangers of the property.
Duke Energy to issue new rates compensating for Ian, Nicole restoration
Most customers of Duke Energy Florida will see a slight increase in their bill starting next month now that the Florida Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved the energy provider’s latest fuel and capacity rate request.
Hurricanes may be to blame for huge algae blooms in Central Florida, experts say
The City of Winter Park posted an advisory warning the public of Hazardous Algae Bloom events happening in the city's lakes. Among those impacted are Lakes Maitland, Baldwin, Sue, Osceola and Virginia.
Daytona Beach Shores ramp temporarily closing due to damage from hurricanes Ian, Nicole
A popular beach access ramp in Volusia County is temporarily closing months after damage caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Florida property insurance company insolvent after losses caused by Hurricane Ian
State regulators moved forward Thursday with placing United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. into receivership after higher-than-expected losses from Hurricane Ian helped push the insurer into insolvency.
Seminole County leaders discuss flood risks following Hurricane Ian
Seminole County is studying the landscape and the flood risks that come with it in the hope that new data will lead to better informed decisions on future projects.
Hurricane Ian caused over $1B in agriculture losses, report shows
Hurricane Ian caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses, with the biggest hits to the citrus industry, along with growers of vegetables and melons, according to a new University of Florida report.
Silagy to step down as FPL chairman, CEO
Eric Silagy, chairman, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light and a prominent figure in state political and business circles, will step down next month as head of the utility, the company announced Wednesday.
Good Samaritan Society homeowners voice concerns over community selloff
Following the announcement that Good Samaritan Society is selling off the Kissimmee Village community, News 6 spoke with residents who currently live there.
$30 million beach renourishment project begins in Brevard County after hurricanes
From a beach access 6 miles north of Sebastian Inlet, News 6 watched Brevard County's largest beach renourishment project in two decades being put into action.
Good Samaritan Society in Kissimmee to be sold off following Hurricane Ian
On Thursday, The Good Samaritan Society released a statement through CEO Nate Schema announcing their Osceola County facility is being sold off from the company following damage from Hurricane Ian.
Flagler County will receive $17M for coastal erosion caused by hurricanes Ian, Nicole
After a little over a month of waiting, Flagler County is now seeing the relief funds that was promised by Gov. Ron DeSantis to support beach recovery after Florida was devastated during this past hurricane season.