The case has also sparked proposed legislation that would make it illegal to abandon a dog that is restrained during a natural disaster.

“Often there is an outpouring of support in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, but it dissipates with time,” she said.

More than 100 days after Milton made landfall, Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera and Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa that more interest-free disaster loans up to $500,000 ...

Soon, Tampa homeowners will be eligible for up to $20,000 to put towards repair costs, mortgages, or insurance deductibles.

President Donald Trump has threatened to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He said FEMA “has turned out to ...

Following Hurricane Helene, the Glazer family donated $1 million to support local relief efforts. The family then pledged an ...

The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters—including wildfires, hurricanes, floods, droughts, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures—poses significant challenges for all stakeholders in ...

Streetleaf’s solar streetlights can withstand Category 5 hurricanes, and it aims to deploy them across Florida to boost storm resilience.

State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's ...

It’s heartbreaking for neighbors to stand in their doorways, praying that a vehicle driving down their street doesn’t push ...

Joanna Slater is a national correspondent for The Washington Post focusing on the Northeast. Previously she served as the paper's India bureau chief based in New Delhi. She is an award-winning ...