While Duke and Tampa Electric would start collecting the money in March, they would ultimately have to justify all of the storm-related expenses and refund any excess amounts of money they collect.
NASA released a timelapse video that shows the eye of Hurricane Milton as seen from the International Space Station orbiting 275 miles above Earth.
The winter storm that crossed the Gulf coast and landed in Florida earlier this week is one for the record books, smashing the previous all-time high for snowfall in the Sunshine State.
If confirmed, Florida had its highest snowfall total since 1954. As many as 15,000 Duke Energy customers lost power at one point.
There were 18,000 Florida homes without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Governor’s Office. Some 20,000 have already been restored after losing power across the state during the storm. “Extreme Cold Warnings” remain in effect for most of the Panhandle through Thursday morning.
Florida's 24-hour snowfall record has been surpassed as a "historic" winter storm swept along the Gulf Coast. Although the record-breaking snow—a somewhat rare sight in Florida—may be impressive to behold, heavy winter weather can disrupt travel and create hazardous driving conditions.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced today a new loan program aimed at helping farmers, ranchers, and growers recover from the recent
In Florida, the Panhandle experienced record-breaking snow, with Milton recording 8.8 inches, breaking a previous record set in 1954.
The National Weather Service just dropped updated snowfall totals, with Milton now up to 9.8 inches. This will be the final total and, if verified, may stand as the new Florida state record for snowfall. A previous record was 4 inches, also set in Milton in 1954.
Millions of people across the Southeast — particularly older adults living with low incomes — have faced immense challenges as they rebuild.'
A falling crane damaged an office building during Hurricane Milton. A Times investigation revealed gaps in oversight.
Not even the most seasoned Floridians anticipated the magnitude of the epic snowstorm that shattered Florida’s snow records last week.