Florida Hurricane News

Florida Watching Hurricane Matthew, Governor Urges Residents to Prepare

As the Caribbean waits for what is expected to be a category 4 Hurricane, Florida is preparing for the possibility of catching the tail end of the strong storm. Florida Gov. Rick Scott released a statement Sunday after he was …

Insurers Seen ‘Easily’ Handling Hermine Losses

Hurricane Hermine, which is poised to land in Florida Friday, may result in “manageable” losses for the insurance industry, according to Keefe Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields. The storm is forecast to hit northwest Florida, a region of the …

Gulf Coast Prepares for Tropical Storm Hermine as Possibility of Hurricane Looms

Florida is being warned to prepare for arriving Tropical Storm Hermine, which is expected to dump heavy rain, bring strong winds and the possibility of isolated tornadoes across parts of the state, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management. …

Florida Marks 10 Years Without Major Hurricane, Sets Record

The state of Florida is marking a big milestone with the official end of the 2015 hurricane season – 10 years without a major hurricane making landfall in the state. The Miami Herald reports that the hurricane-free streak is a …