Weather

People coming to Florida from up north must also deal with the effects of recent storms and increasing insurance costs.

Tropical Storm Sara is stalled near Honduras. It is set to cross the Yucatan Peninsula, and its remnants will be absorbed by a potent cold front that will arrive in Florida next week.

A blast of cooler temperatures this weekend could help jump start Florida's peak of change of leaf!

This system will become Sara and it is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico next week. Could it impact Florida? How?

The tropics continue to be prolific. Within the next seven days, there is a high chance of having the 18th named storm of the season.

Rivers and streams continue to rise in Florida one week after deadly Hurricane Milton slammed the state with damaging winds and torrential rain. Many residents have been evacuated due to the water flowing into communities hit hard by the storm.

Hurricane Milton will be known as one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit Florida in recent history.

Hurricane center is watching two areas of development, however things remain calm for now.

FEMA held a press conference in Punta Gorda to discuss disaster relief assistance for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Officials emphasized the importance of registering for aid, addressed concerns about the Disaster Relief Fund, and announced an extended grace period for residents with lapsed National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.

Punta Gorda is grappling with the aftermath of two major hurricanes in just two weeks—first Hurricane Helene, and now Hurricane Milton. As floodwaters receded into Charlotte Harbor, WGCU’s Mike Braun spoke with residents returning to assess their homes and businesses.