Rachael Thomas
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Tropical Storm Ian expected to become a hurricane by Monday; much of FL Gulf Coast under threat
Tropical Storm Ian is expected to become a hurricane Sunday night or Monday and threaten Florida's Gulf Coast next week. → Read More
NASA Artemis launch: 8 truly spectacular places to watch mega moon rocket liftoff on Space Coast
There are very few "bad" places to watch NASA's Artemis I launch on the Space Coast. But some offer truly spectacular views of the mega moon rocket → Read More
Tropics watch: NHC tracking 2 tropical waves, tropical depression 'likely to form'
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical wave over the central Atlantic has a high likelihood of becoming a tropical depression this week. → Read More
NHC: System over southwest Caribbean Sea could become a tropical depression this week
Hurricane season is heating up as the National Hurricane Center monitors a system over the Caribbean Sea that has a chance to become a tropical depression. → Read More
After Florida's weekend soaking, Tropical Storm Alex heading toward Bermuda
Alex is expected to pass near or just north of Bermuda on Monday, bringing tropical storm conditions to the island. → Read More
Agatha, first hurricane of Pacific season, headed for Mexico. Threat to Florida uncertain
As Mexico braces for rapidly intensifying Hurricane Agatha, forecasters are eyeing possible development over the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean Sea. → Read More
How Floridians can help those affected by tornadoes in the Midwestern, Southern U.S.
The Red Cross, Salvation Army and other national and local organizations have established relief funds for tornado victims. Here's how to donate. → Read More
'Tis the season: Five things to know about the little flower sometimes called 'Florida snow'
You can't expect to see any real flurries in Florida, but lawns in some parts of the state are home to a little flower that certainly looks like snow. → Read More
Sam a powerful category 4 hurricane, but not expected to threaten U.S. coastlines
Powerful hurricane Sam continues its slow path over the tropical Atlantic Ocean, but forecasters don't expect the storm to threaten the U.S. coast. → Read More
Larry now a major hurricane; NHC watching second system that could approach northwest Florida
Hurricane Larry is now a Category 3 major hurricane with 120 mph winds. A second system could head toward Florida this week. → Read More
'Extremely dangerous' Category 4 Hurricane Ida to make landfall on Louisiana coast Sunday
Powerful Hurricane Ida could bring flooding rain to parts of the Florida Panhandle as the storm makes landfall Sunday. → Read More
Tropical Storm Fred power outages in Tallahassee and Leon County: See the map
Power outages are expected in Tallahassee and Leon County communities as Tropical Storm Fred approaches the Florida Panhandle. → Read More
Remnants of Tropical Depression Fred in the Atlantic: Track the storm and possible impacts
See where Tropical Depression Fred is, where it's headed and how it may affect Naples. → Read More
Tropics watch: NHC keeping an eye on 2 systems that could impact Caribbean this week
Forecasters are watching two disturbances that could put an end to the monthlong lull in tropical activity. → Read More
Data Center: Explore databases for restaurant inspections, COVID-19 stats, tropics and more
Now you can access searchable databases and easy-to read data visualizations for detailed information on dozens of topics that are important to you. → Read More
Florida vaccines, COVID-19 cases, statewide deaths: See the latest Thursday, May 20
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,893 new COVID-19 cases and 76 newly verified deaths Thursday. → Read More
Florida vaccines, COVID-19 cases, statewide deaths: See the latest Thursday, May 13
As of Thursday, 7,327,823 Florida residents have been fully vaccinated with the coronavirus vaccine, the state reported. See the latest numbers. → Read More
Florida vaccines, COVID-19 cases, statewide deaths: See the latest Wednesday, May 12
As of Wednesday, 7,250,765 Florida residents have been fully vaccinated with the coronavirus vaccine, the state reported. See the latest numbers. → Read More
Meet the new neighbors: What to know about the exotic tropical clawed frog in Florida
You can add a frog with claws to Florida's growing list of unwanted animal tourists. → Read More
Florida counts 5,117 new COVID-19 cases, 163 newly-recorded deaths Thursday, Feb. 18
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,117 new COVID-19 cases and 163 newly verified deaths Thursday. → Read More