The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact insurance rates for many Manatee County homeowners.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Letters to the editor for Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ...

FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can ...

In theory, the maps enable homeowners, businesses and local officials to understand their flood risk and take appropriate ...

The FEMA Flood Map Service Center offers an interactive map that allows anyone in the U.S. to enter their address and see if ...

The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to an ABC ...

Florida seeing 'abnormal' increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases due to Hurricane Ian The increase in cases is driven by Lee County, state data shows.

Despite a few exceptions, after their stay on April 9 FEMA will no longer pay for hotel rooms for those impacted by the hurricanes.

Collier County commissioners are considering asking voters to approve a penny hike in the tourist tax to build out the county-owned sports complex.

In Lake County, the community of Astor right on the St. Johns River is still seeing dangerous water levels. In fact, ten families had to seek other shelter. As Spectrum News 13’s Katie Streit ...

ORLO VISTA, Fla. — As Hurricane Helene inches closes to Florida, Orange County officials are preparing to make sure residents stay safe. One area they are paying close attention to is Orlo Vista ...

Officials say a union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a more ...