June 21, 2024
The surge from flooding is getting higher in the North Beach and Vilano Beach community, and a seawall may be…
Coverage of flooding in Jacksonville and surrounding areas, including storm impacts, infrastructure challenges, and community resilience efforts.
June 17, 2024
Federal St. Augustine flooding study expected to yield solutions in 4 years
How do you keep St. Augustine from flooding? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hopes to give answers, eventually.…
February 21, 2024
Opposition grows to climate bill from Palatka lawmaker
A bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne of Palatka would eliminate references to climate change in state statutes.…
January 26, 2024
Residents concerned about seawall project in St. Augustine
Residents this week voiced their concerns about the cost of the project and how the changes would affect downtown St.…
December 18, 2023
Flood risk continues after weekend storms
Storms beginning Saturday evening brought heavy rain and high winds around the region. Many areas were still recovering Monday.…
November 29, 2023
First Coast counties unite in fight against climate threats
Seven counties are participating in the Resilient First Coast Collaborative, a attempt to jointly battle the effects of climate change.…
November 16, 2023
Local senator proposes flood disclosures on home sales
Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island filed a bill that would require property owners to tell buyers whether flooding has…
June 27, 2019
As seas rise, Florida will likely lose more coastal property value than any other state
As coastal property values drop, the economic effects could ripple inland.…
June 27, 2019
Real estate and sea level rise: A buyer’s guide
In Florida, sellers don’t have to disclose flood damage. So how can buyers assess the risk?…
June 27, 2019
‘Lift that nest up’: Florida’s endangered birds threatened by floods
The Florida grasshopper sparrow is the continent’s most endangered bird. Climate change isn’t helping.…
June 27, 2019
These eco-friendly homes are built to weather the storm
A South Florida builder is trying to make prefabricated chic.…