Hurricane Debby

Hurricane forecasters got it right when they predicted that 2024 had the ingredients necessary to fuel an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, but no one could have predicted just how historic the season would turn out to be.

The six-month season saw an above-average number of storms. Scientists say climate change is leading to more powerful and deadly hurricanes that can affect inland communities far from the coasts.

The season, which ends Nov. 30, produced 18 named storms, including 11 turbocharged hurricanes along with Helene and Milton, which devastated the Tampa Bay area.

Six days of lost work left a hurricane-sized hole in Michelle Cartaya’s budget. She told WUSF how she’s making it work.

The business on the Upper Manatee River has had a number of different owners, none longer than Mark Stukey and his wife, Laura, who after 20 years would like to retire.

As the 2024 hurricane season comes to a close, tropically induced tornadoes lands a top spot among record breaking seasons.

The county will look at the impacts on many communities during Debby, Helene and Milton, plus the previous rainy summer season. Then, it'll look at what projects can be done to mitigate damage.

In a special call-in edition of Florida Matters, we fielded your questions about what to do if you were impacted by Debby, Helene or Milton.

The greater Tampa Bay region is still recovering from Debby, Helene and Milton. Here are how many buildings were affected in each county.

Utilities have long been allowed to recover storm-related costs.

Stephen Suau uncovered the breach while watching the video. He was the first to organize a stormwater department in Sarasota County, and says he was not paid for his independent review.

Mayor Sam Henderson shares how his city is struggling with the mental impacts of rebuilding from total devastation, amid concerns of gentrification.