Hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage have flowed into Florida's waterways in the past two decades, data show.
Read More »Why the risk for flash flooding increases after a drought
Flash flooding can be destructive and deadly. The National Weather Service recommends looking out for any flash flood warnings following heavy rains. Even a few inches of rapid flowing water is enough to knock a grown adult off their feet.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 12, 2022: More Florida seniors are seeking housing assistance as rents increase
Florida's largest metropolitan areas have become the least affordable for seniors on Social Security benefits.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 10, 2022: Three constitutional amendment proposals await Florida voters on the November ballot
Here's a rundown of what each one is, along with a preview of one of Alachua County's August school board races.
Read More »Everything you need to know about getting an evacuation order during hurricane season
In Florida, because evacuations are typically handled by local emergency managers, the wording and thresholds for an evacuation may vary.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 3, 2022: Site of Surfside condo collapse sold for $120 million
The Miami Herald reports it will eventually be redeveloped into new condominiums.
Read More »The Point, July 29, 2022: It was hotter than normal in Florida this month, and that’s likely to continue into fall
Florida is also leaning above normal in precipitation through the end of October.
Read More »The Point, July 13, 2022: The challenge of storm forecasting during the early part of hurricane season
Tropical disturbances form closer to land but often give forecasters less time to warn the public.
Read More »Why forecasters look closer to home early in the tropical season
So far the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has kept fairly quiet ahead of the most active period, which begins in August and runs through September.
Read More »The Point, June 17, 2022: Florida isn’t preordering COVID-19 vaccines for young children, though the impact isn’t yet clear
It's the only state to skip preordering.
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