August 14, 2024
Hurricane Charley was one of five tropical systems that would directly impact Florida over the course of six weeks in…
Coverage of tropical storms and hurricanes affecting Jacksonville, with updates on forecasts, recovery efforts, and long-term impacts.
July 29, 2024
St. Johns County offers free sandbags to residents
With hurricane season in full swing, St. Johns County will offer free sandbags to residents on Wednesday.…
July 10, 2024
Saharan dust arrives in Florida: The good and the bad
The first dust plume of the year will help suppress hurricanes, but it can irritate people with respiratory problems.…
July 9, 2024
Hurricane forecasters ratchet up predictions after Beryl
Experts at Colorado State University now forecast 25 named storms, including 12 hurricanes.…
May 24, 2024
Up to 13 hurricanes predicted for 2024 season
The National Hurricane Center predicts 17 to 25 named storms this year, making the 2024 hurricane season one for the…
May 22, 2024
Florida utilities grapple with unpredictable storms
The increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.…
December 9, 2022
A bill would provide tax relief for property owners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
Nearly 50,000 property owners forced from their homes for more than a month by Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole could…
September 27, 2022
#AskJAXTDY | Answering your local Hurricane Ian questions
The Jacksonville Today team is answering storm prep questions ahead of Hurricane Ian making landfall on Florida’s west coast tomorrow.…
August 24, 2022
JEA ready for peak hurricane season despite supply chain challenges
JEA and FPL say they’re ready to restore power quickly no matter what happens this hurricane season, but the Florida…
May 25, 2022
OPINION | To stabilize property insurance, focus on resilience
There is a reason why very few people lived in Florida until the middle of the 20th Century. It’s often…
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
These eco-friendly homes are built to weather the storm
A South Florida builder is trying to make prefabricated chic.…