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Hurricane plan for Florida's Alligator Alcatraz heavily redacted, raising concerns

Florida's redacted hurricane plan for the Alligator Alcatraz migrant center is drawing calls for transparency from lawmakers.

Orlando Sentinel · 4d

Florida releases heavily blacked out Alligator Alcatraz hurricane plan

The Everglades facility has faced a barrage of questions about how detainees would be kept safe in the hurricane-prone area.

Yahoo · 1d

Alligator Alcatraz and hurricanes: Here’s what would put the site at particular risk

As Florida enters peak hurricane season, questions persist about the safety of the detainees as well as staff housed at Alligator Alcatraz, the tent city quickly erected to hold migrants in the middle of the Everglades.

Hurricane center watching possible tropical storm

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

Hurricane center watching possible tropical storm after Gil downgraded

Forecasters say a disturbance in the Atlantic has a 40-percent chance of cyclone formation over the next week.

Detroit Free Press · 38m

Hurricane center tracks tropical system off North Carolina coast, large tropical wave

A tropical wave was forecast to move off the west coast of Africa in the next day or two. Thereafter, some gradual development of the wave is possible during the middle to latter part of next week while it moves generally west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic.

Yahoo · 1h

Hurricane center tracks 3 Atlantic systems that could develop

The National Hurricane Center continued Sunday to track three systems in the Atlantic with the potential to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm. As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. tropical outlook,

Florida, hurricane and tax-free

Yahoo · 1d

Florida’s tax-free holiday on hurricane supplies begin

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started 2 months ago, with the peak time still ahead of us. If you don’t already have your storm preparedness kit ready, now’s the time to do it. Florida’s tax-free holiday on hurricane supplies began today.

News4JAX · 1d

Florida makes hurricane prep more affordable with year-round tax exemptions

As Florida enters the heart of hurricane season, residents are getting a financial break on the essentials they need to stay safe. A new, permanent sales tax exemption on key hurricane supplies has replaced the state’s traditional short-term sales tax holidays.

USA TODAY · 1d

When are hurricane supplies tax-free in Florida? Check out what qualifies as tax-free

Bottled water, first aid kits, and many food items purchased at the grocery store are already tax-free. Bicycle helmets will also be tax-free. Previously, only youth bicycle helmets were exempt from sales tax. Beginning Aug. 1, all bicycle helmets will be exempt.

No Pets Left Behind: How a Dog’s Hurricane Rescue Changed Florida Law

A state trooper went to the aid of a bull terrier who had been abandoned as Hurricane Milton approached. Now the dog, named ...

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Hurricane Center warns of system to drench Florida, flash flooding possible. Here's where

A low-pressure system just off the Florida coast is forecast to bring heavy rains, thunderstorms and possible flooding the ...

These hurricane prep items will soon be permanently tax-free in Florida

TAX-FREE SUPPLIESThe new budget axed the hurricane tax holidays, but some items will remain tax-exempt all year. Here are ...

How much does homeowner’s insurance cost in Florida and can I get it in hurricane season?

Here's how much home insurance in Florida costs on average and what to know about shopping for a policy during hurricane ...

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August brings ominous hurricane season news. Is another Helene on the way?

August brings skyrocketing hurricane risk and new warnings. But forecasters don't yet know what the 2025 season holds.

Saharan dust, AI forecasting dominate topics during hurricane season Q&A with Bryan Norcross

FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross tackled hurricane season questions in a recent livestream, addressing Saharan ...

Are you liable if a tree falls on your neighbor’s property? Here’s what Florida law says

Florida doesn’t automatically hold tree owners liable when their trees fall on neighbors’ property. Here’s what to know this ...

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A key sign of hurricane activity has flipped into high gear

Forecasters closely watch a region of the ocean where many hurricanes are born. Warm water temperatures signal trouble.

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