Your home is probably your biggest investment, so experts advise to start preparing your home before a storm even comes. Here are some things you should do ahead of time.

With hurricane season on approach, Central Florida is hosting a few different county events where you can come and finalize your preparations for the season ahead.

Sumter County residents have several resources available to them to help prepare ahead of a storm.

Flagler County residents have several resources available to them while preparing for a storm.

Find out how Polk County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

Find out how Volusia County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

Find out how Brevard County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

Residents of Marion County have several resources available to them while preparing for a storm, riding it out and dealing with the aftermath once it passes.

Find out how Seminole County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

Find out how Osceola County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

Find out how Orange County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

After a storm, there are always those who try to take advantage of homeowners.

Even after the hurricane passes, the danger still lingers.

As the winds die down and the rain subsides, it’s tempting to think the worst is over once a storm has passed. However, the reality is often quite different.

When that happens, no matter how you may become disconnected from the grid, it can help to know you have options when it comes to reporting and monitoring power outages in your area.

Homeowners can take these measures to protect their homes and belongings from flooding during hurricanes or other major storms.

Flash floods can happen with heavy rain from hurricanes and tropical storms.

In times of emergency, generators can be lifesavers. But without proper precautions, they can also pose serious risks.

Preparing before a hurricane arrives is key to keeping you and your loved ones safe during a storm.

Aside from preparing your home, self and children, it’s important to make sure your pets are well-prepared in the event of an emergency.

Why should you buy all of your hurricane supplies before a storm? Because they’re all in stock right now.

As impactful as it was, there are several lessons we as Floridians should keep in our back pockets as we rapidly close in on the start of this years hurricane season.

While what each individual or family has in their kit may look a bit different from household to household, there are a few essential items everyone needs.

Here are five tips to prepare for flooding ahead of hurricane season.

A lookover of your home and property is a vital part of hurricane preparations and that includes checking on the health of your trees.

Would you know where to go in your home if your house was compromised?

It’s important to be prepared to evacuate ahead of a storm, especially if you live in one of those high-risk areas.

Information from the Disaster Dollar Database suggests that Florida could be severely impacted by the dissolution of FEMA, if it were to happen.

With every hurricane season, it’s important to prepare ahead of time so that if and when a storm hits, you’re ready.

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.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

Know your zone to make sure you're ready if and when a storm threatens your area.

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

With the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard.

The 2025 National Hurricane Conference commences tomorrow morning! We'll be bringing you all sorts of coverage and wonderful information pertaining to the hurricane season, especially in terms of keeping you and your loved ones safe during Mother Nature's worst.

Floridians now have until May 1, 2025, to file their federal tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a hefty declaration at a conference in Orlando on Wednesday — the latest in a series of policy proposals that the governor has pushed for in recent months.

Download or print this checklist to make sure you and your family are prepared for a major storm.

So far, there are a lot more moving pieces evident for this upcoming tropical Atlantic hurricane season than years before.

The IRS tax deadline is quickly approaching — but that deadline is much later for much of Florida.

There are six lists of names that are used in a rotation and recycled every six years.

Forecasters at Colorado State University released their prediction for the 2025 hurricane season.

Of the 18 named storms, three were so destructive that they will never appear on the rotating list of names again.

It was a record-setting hurricane and will rank up there with some of the previous heavy-hitting storms from hurricane seasons having come and gone. Here's a breakdown of all the collected data on the storm itself.

A state program to help homeowners make upgrades to their homes against severe weather has leftover cash and now applicants have another chance to apply.

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.