Florida is no stranger to disasters. From hurricanes and flooding to extreme heat, the state experiences the devastating ...

Dave and Maria Blancett moved to Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered, “hurricane-proof” community near Fort Myers, Florida.

President Trump says he's thinking of getting rid of the country's disaster response agency, FEMA. States say they can't ...

The hospital was built in 1940 and later served as an assisted living facility until Hurricane Michael damaged the structure in 2018. The building delivers some old-Florida flare and has a ...

Florida's tourism industry stands as a pillar ... investing in stronger infrastructure, adopting innovative building codes, and developing comprehensive disaster response plans.

The program is designed to protect homes by decreasing the damage caused by natural disasters, such as hurricanes and flood ...

By Zach Scott, Lacey Lee Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — A first-of-its-kind program, Elevate Florida, is giving homeowners the opportunity to protect their ...

The swimming pool deck of the beachfront South Florida condominium where 98 people died when the building collapsed two years ago failed to comply with the original codes and standards ...

On February 25, 2025, Florida State Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) and Representative Tiffany Esposito (R-Fort Myers) filed SB 1128 and HB (to be determined), bills related to mandating 48 ...