Months after back-to-back hurricanes slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents are still facing red tape, delays, and confusion as many wonder if and when things will return to normal.

On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget totaling $115.1 billion, marking the end of a lawmaking season that was largely defined by inter-party clashes in the Republican-dominated capitol.

Despite the state's experience and expertise, Florida has historically relied on tens of billions of recovery dollars provided by FEMA.

TV20’s First Alert Weather Team produced a Hurricane Special scheduled to air on ABC and our livestream on Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. We've amassed everything you need to know to prepare, stay safe during and after storms.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Make arrangements now for how you will keep your boat safe during a storm in Florida.

Pending Gov. DeSantis' approval, the My Safe Florida Home will receive another $280 million in funding in the newly approved state budget.

The Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes are finalizing an agreement to play a neutral-site game next season in Jacksonville, according to 247 Sports' Graham Hall, marking the first time the two rivals have shared the hardwood since 2019. The teams would play each other in mid-November, Hall reported.

Florida and Miami are reportedly finalizing plans for a neutral-site meeting on the hardwood in the 2025-26 season.

The Carolina Hurricanes fell short of their goal of winning the Stanley Cup once again in 2025, bowing out in the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida would hold a sales-tax “holiday” each August for back-to-school items, while sales taxes would be eliminated on commercial leases and such things as hurricane supplies and sunscreen, under a tax package that House and Senate leaders released Friday evening.