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Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spike
Read full article: Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spikeIt'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.
Volusia coast struggles to rebuild one year after Nicole
Read full article: Volusia coast struggles to rebuild one year after NicoleThis week marks one year since Hurricane Nicole wreaked havoc on Volusia's coast. The storm caused homes to cave in, condos to be evacuated, and today, many properties are still being cleaned up.
Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in November
Read full article: Beach renourishment for central Brevard County to start in NovemberBeaches 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.
A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler counties
Read full article: A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler countiesPart 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.
Fishing returns to Daytona Beach Pier after hurricanes damaged structure
Read full article: Fishing returns to Daytona Beach Pier after hurricanes damaged structureThe city of Daytona Beach has reopened the fishing section on the Daytona Beach Pier after repairing damage caused by last year’s hurricanes.
‘We’re done:’ Volusia County family looks to demolish home after repeated flooding
Read full article: ‘We’re done:’ Volusia County family looks to demolish home after repeated floodingSeven 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.
Seminole County braces for hurricane season as residents continue recovery
Read full article: Seminole County braces for hurricane season as residents continue recoveryWith 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.
Volusia brings in sand to help beaches, coastal residents after damage caused by Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Volusia brings in sand to help beaches, coastal residents after damage caused by Hurricane NicoleSix months after Hurricane Nicole hit Volusia County, much of the beach is still a mess with seawalls destroyed and dunes heavily eroded.
Brevard County breaks from beach renourishment project during coastal flood threat
Read full article: Brevard County breaks from beach renourishment project during coastal flood threatA 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.
Duke Energy to issue new rates compensating for Ian, Nicole restoration
Read full article: Duke Energy to issue new rates compensating for Ian, Nicole restorationMost 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
Read full article: Hurricanes may be to blame for huge algae blooms in Central Florida, experts sayThe 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
Read full article: Daytona Beach Shores ramp temporarily closing due to damage from hurricanes Ian, NicoleA popular beach access ramp in Volusia County is temporarily closing months after damage caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Deadline looms for residents of 4 Central Florida counties to ask for FEMA assistance after Nicole
Read full article: Deadline looms for residents of 4 Central Florida counties to ask for FEMA assistance after NicoleThe deadline is Monday, Feb. 13 for residents in Volusia, Brevard, Flagler, and Lake counties to apply for FEMA assistance as related to Hurricane Nicole.
Flagler County restaurant to be torn down after suffering ‘irreparable damages’ from hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Flagler County restaurant to be torn down after suffering ‘irreparable damages’ from hurricanes Ian, NicoleBull Creek Fish Camp restaurant in Flagler County will be torn down at the end of February after suffering “irreparable damages” from Hurricane Ian and Nicole, according to a news release from the county.
Good Samaritan Society homeowners voice concerns over community selloff
Read full article: Good Samaritan Society homeowners voice concerns over community selloffFollowing 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
Read full article: $30 million beach renourishment project begins in Brevard County after hurricanesFrom 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.
Flagler County will receive $17M for coastal erosion caused by hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Flagler County will receive $17M for coastal erosion caused by hurricanes Ian, NicoleAfter 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.
Volusia County hurricane victims hope to see ease in getting permits
Read full article: Volusia County hurricane victims hope to see ease in getting permitsDozens of homes along the coast in Volusia County are still sitting on cliffs after their dunes or seawalls washed away in last year's hurricanes.
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Volusia County following Hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Disaster Recovery Center opens in Volusia County following Hurricanes Ian, NicoleFederal Emergency Management Agency and state officials are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Volusia County to help residents and businesses impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Part of Playalinda Beach at Canaveral National Seashore reopens after hurricane restoration
Read full article: Part of Playalinda Beach at Canaveral National Seashore reopens after hurricane restorationThe National Park Service says it will reopen part of Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore Tuesday after spending two months trying to restore the beach following hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Still displaced from hurricanes, many Volusia County residents brace for cold weekend
Read full article: Still displaced from hurricanes, many Volusia County residents brace for cold weekendThere are a lot of people displaced from the hurricanes along the coast who have found other ways to keep a roof over their head in the meantime.
Disaster Recovery Center to open in Brevard County for residents impacted by Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Disaster Recovery Center to open in Brevard County for residents impacted by Hurricane NicoleA new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is set to open Sunday in Brevard County for residents impacted by Hurricane Nicole.
US Army Corps of Engineers tours flood-ravaged Astor looking for solutions
Read full article: US Army Corps of Engineers tours flood-ravaged Astor looking for solutionsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers toured the town of Astor by land and water this week to find ways to prevent the area from future floods.
People in Flagler, Volusia counties look forward to FEMA relief from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: People in Flagler, Volusia counties look forward to FEMA relief from Hurricane NicoleWith FEMA relief now available for Hurricane Nicole victims in Central Florida's coastal counties, many residents are hoping it will help them get started rebuilding.
Biden grants Florida disaster declaration, giving access to federal funds after Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Biden grants Florida disaster declaration, giving access to federal funds after Hurricane NicolePresident Joe Biden approved Florida’s disaster declaration, allowing the state to receive federal funding after Hurricane Nicole.
Tax breaks teed up for Florida hurricane damage victims
Read full article: Tax breaks teed up for Florida hurricane damage victimsNearly 50,000 property owners forced from their homes for more than a month by Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole could be eligible for tax relief under a bill that was being prepared Friday for a special legislative session next week.
Mystery debris on Florida beach solved? Here’s what archaeologists think it is
Read full article: Mystery debris on Florida beach solved? Here’s what archaeologists think it isArchaeologists believe mysterious debris revealed in the wake of Hurricane Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores could be from the 19th century.
‘A Band-Aid fix:’ Flagler County receives grant for dune restoration after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole batter coast
Read full article: ‘A Band-Aid fix:’ Flagler County receives grant for dune restoration after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole batter coastGrant funding is finally rolling into Flagler County for fixing the severely eroded dunes. The recent hurricanes wiped away what was left of the dunes and took out chunks of A1A.
Florida’s director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistance
Read full article: Florida’s director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistanceHurricane season is officially over, but the impacts from Ian and Nicole will linger for years to come.
What does rebuilding look like after 2 hurricanes in Volusia County?
Read full article: What does rebuilding look like after 2 hurricanes in Volusia County?As crews continue to save homes along the Volusia County coast, government leaders and residents are asking about ways to build back better to withstand another hit by a strong hurricane.
Nearly 430 miles of Florida beach classified as critically eroded before hurricanes hit
Read full article: Nearly 430 miles of Florida beach classified as critically eroded before hurricanes hitBefore Hurricanes Ian and Nicole hit Central Florida, state researchers had declared 426 miles of Florida beach as critically eroded.
New Smyrna Beach residents voice concerns about storm damage at listening session
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach residents voice concerns about storm damage at listening sessionThis week, New Smyrna Beach Zone 2 commissioner Lisa Martin held community listening sessions for residents to ask questions and express concerns after Hurricane Ian and Nicole.
Atlantic hurricane season ends with average number of storms
Read full article: Atlantic hurricane season ends with average number of stormsThe Atlantic hurricane season has ended with 14 named storms, but residents of Florida and Puerto Rico will continue to deal with damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona.
‘We’re kind of lost:’ Volusia homeowners face challenges rebuilding after hurricanes
Read full article: ‘We’re kind of lost:’ Volusia homeowners face challenges rebuilding after hurricanesSome homeowners in Volusia whose homes were destroyed along the coast hope a disaster declaration will help them rebuild faster.
Disaster assistance center to operate out of Daytona Beach in wake of Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Disaster assistance center to operate out of Daytona Beach in wake of Ian, NicoleThe U.S. Small Business Administration will be operating a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center in Daytona Beach this week to help residents impacted by Florida’s recent hurricanes.
Governor expected to sign declaration of disaster request for Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Governor expected to sign declaration of disaster request for Hurricane NicoleFlorida’s emergency management team is set to present Gov. Ron DeSantis with damage assessments to be used as evidence to request major federal disaster declarations for public assistance and individual assistance in the wake of Hurricane Nicole.
‘Not sure what it is:’ Hurricanes unearth large wooden object on Florida beach
Read full article: ‘Not sure what it is:’ Hurricanes unearth large wooden object on Florida beachOfficials in Volusia County are at a loss trying to figure out what kind of structure was unearthed on the beach after hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
3K travel trailers ‘ready to go’ for Florida families in need of temporary shelter
Read full article: 3K travel trailers ‘ready to go’ for Florida families in need of temporary shelterFlorida will have an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 travel trailers available for families in need of short term shelter, the state says.
Brevard tourism agency tells potential visitors ‘coast is clear’ after Hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Brevard tourism agency tells potential visitors ‘coast is clear’ after Hurricanes Ian, NicoleThe Space Coast Office of Tourism has kicked off a special marketing campaign to assure potential visitors that Brevard County has avoided the brunt of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole — and the county is fully open for tourism, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Orange County secures $16.7M in federal funds to deepen Orlo Vista retention ponds
Read full article: Orange County secures $16.7M in federal funds to deepen Orlo Vista retention pondsOrange County Public Works will move ahead with a $23.4 million flood mitigation project in Orlo Vista after receiving a new federal funding haul, according to a news release Wednesday.
Florida emergency management director assembling post-hurricane task force
Read full article: Florida emergency management director assembling post-hurricane task forceThe director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management said his first glimpse of the damage along the Volusia County coastline was far worse than the TV news video and photographs presented.
Department of Emergency Management assessing damage from Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores
Read full article: Department of Emergency Management assessing damage from Nicole in Daytona Beach ShoresCity leaders in Daytona Beach Shores are expected to discuss the latest on Hurricane Nicole's impact on the coastal community in a meeting Tuesday night.
New Smyrna Beach condo complex evacuated during Nicole deemed safe by city
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach condo complex evacuated during Nicole deemed safe by cityA condo complex that was evacuated during Nicole because of fears it may collapse is now considered safe for people to occupy, according to leaders with New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County residents, council members discuss extent of damage after Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Volusia County residents, council members discuss extent of damage after Hurricane NicoleSeveral residents spoke in front of Volusia County councilmembers on Tuesday about the damage they are dealing with after both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
Wilbur-by-the-Sea homeowners speak out over damage from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Wilbur-by-the-Sea homeowners speak out over damage from Hurricane NicoleHomeowners in Wilbur-By-The-Sea spoke directly to Volusia County officials Monday evening regarding storm repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicole.
Woman loses leg after being pinned by tree, truck in Volusia County during Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Woman loses leg after being pinned by tree, truck in Volusia County during Hurricane Nicole24-year-old Julie Tindel’s life was changed forever following what her family called a freak accident.
Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane NicoleThe initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.
Lake County residents spared high flood levels of Ian after Hurricane Nicole ran through
Read full article: Lake County residents spared high flood levels of Ian after Hurricane Nicole ran throughHomeowners and businesses along the St. John’s River in Astor said they are thankful water levels this week didn’t reach as high as levels during Hurricane Ian.
‘Bigger and better:’ Volusia couple vows to repair badly damaged home after Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: ‘Bigger and better:’ Volusia couple vows to repair badly damaged home after Hurricane NicoleMyra Parente and her husband said their Wilbur-by-the-Sea home and back deck were once paradise — until the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.
Orange County honors ‘selfless service’ of veterans in annual ceremony
Read full article: Orange County honors ‘selfless service’ of veterans in annual ceremonyFriday’s Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Orange County’s Commission building with the goal of simply saying 'thank you for your service' to those brave men and women.
Half-dozen Brevard properties deemed unsafe after Hurricane Nicole, beach manager says
Read full article: Half-dozen Brevard properties deemed unsafe after Hurricane Nicole, beach manager saysBrevard County is already pursuing a new $8.5 million renourishment project after Hurricane Ian just six weeks ago, but now beach program manager Mike McGarry says that expense could double.
Florida state leaders begin surveying property damage from Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Florida state leaders begin surveying property damage from Hurricane NicoleFlorida’s Director of Emergency Management joined Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday to survey property damage with homeowners along Wilbur by the Sea, where several homes collapsed due to the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.
Flagler County estimates more than $20 million in damages from Nicole; no homes destroyed
Read full article: Flagler County estimates more than $20 million in damages from Nicole; no homes destroyedFlagler County announced that it has finished its initial assessment for Hurricane Nicole's impacts, which caused approximately $23.7 million in damages.
New Smyrna Beach dealing with some damage from Nicole, ‘for the most part’ back to normal
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach dealing with some damage from Nicole, ‘for the most part’ back to normalNew Smyrna Beach is back in business a day after hurricane Nicole caused extensive beach erosion and destruction along Volusia county's coastline.
Girls vandalize Volusia County business, cause $350K+ in damage, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Girls vandalize Volusia County business, cause $350K+ in damage, sheriff’s office saysThree girls caused more than $350,000 worth of damage in an Ormond Beach business Thursday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Tavares woman, 39, dies after fiery crash in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Tavares woman, 39, dies after fiery crash in Lake County, troopers sayA 39-year-old Tavares woman died after her involvement in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Post-hurricane party: Electric Daisy Carnival 2022 still on after storm hits Orlando. Here’s which roads will be closed
Read full article: Post-hurricane party: Electric Daisy Carnival 2022 still on after storm hits Orlando. Here’s which roads will be closedOrganizers offered several reassurances to ticketholders on Twitter that the event would start on time.