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In the wake of the 2023 Hawaii wildfires, researchers at Recorded Future, Microsoft, NewsGuard and the University of Maryland documented an organized propaganda campaign by Chinese operatives targeting U.S. social media users.
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By Jill Hopke, DePaul University
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1/27/25
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These simple safety reminders can help you and your family better prepare for Florida's winter weather events.
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By Randall Cantrell, Judy Corbus, and Michael Spranger, UF/IFAS
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1/26/25
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One Family Church has graciously offered their facility as a shelter for these dates. We are working diligently with other community churches for future sites (if needed) during this cold weather season.
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From the City of Apopka
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1/23/25
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Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers.
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From the Orange County Newsroom, National Weather Service, and Staff Reports
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1/22/25
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The order empowers the Division of Emergency Management to coordinate the state and local response to the weather, expected to include up to four inches of snow in the Panhandle.
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix, and Staff Reports
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1/21/25
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Since 2022, seven of the 12 largest insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies to homeowners in California, citing increased risks due to climate change. California isn’t alone: The same thing has happened in other vulnerable states, including Louisiana and Florida.
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By Jay Feinman, Rutgers University
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1/20/25
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Many viruses remain infectious longer and replicate faster in colder temperatures and lower humidity levels. People spend more time indoors and in close contact with others during cold weather, which is a common reason germs are more likely to spread.
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By Libby Richards, Purdue University
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12/12/24
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Despite the drier weather, aquifer levels remain healthy, and 14 counties are still above their 12-month rainfall averages.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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12/10/24
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Pittman: "The three that hit us were, in a word, bad. First came Debby, then Helene, then Milton. Then came gloom, despair, and agony."
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By Craig Pittman
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12/5/24
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More than 3,500 Floridians insured through Citizens Property Insurance sought assistance at one of the catastrophe centers Citizens opened following hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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11/21/24
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There was extensive rainfall in October as Hurricane Milton moved through, pushing water levels even higher, leading to flooding along the St. Johns River and many of its tributaries.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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11/20/24
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About 2 million Florida homes – or about 30% of the state’s residents- use septic to treat wastewater. When they flood, they can fill with debris and must be professionally cleaned.
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From UF/IFAS
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10/31/24
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FEMA officials say the agency has enough funding to handle immediate response and recovery from both Helene and Milton.
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By Shannon Van Zandt, Texas A&M University
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10/30/24
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The Orange County Public Works Department has developed an interactive map to help residents keep track of neighborhood debris removal and answer questions about debris from Hurricane Milton.
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From. the Orange County Newsroom
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10/29/24
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According to data from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, many companies denied claims related to flood damage, a peril not typically covered under standard homeowners' insurance policies.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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10/28/24
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FEMA team members will meet with anyone who comes to Apopka City Hall, pre-register them for disaster assistance, review applications, provide basic information about application status and other eligible assistance, and collect documents for case files.
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From Staff Reports
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10/22/24
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Three designated drop-off sites will continue to accept non-commercial yard waste, including leaves, branches, and other natural debris.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/21/24
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At the October 16th Apopka City Council meeting, homeowners from the Wekiva Village neighborhood impacted by Hurricane Milton's wrath flooded into City Hall looking for answers.
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The executive order includes counties affected by Hurricane Milton and Helene. Orange County is included. on that list.
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By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix
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10/17/24
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Hurricanes can cause both wind and flood damage, yet not all events are covered by the same insurance policy.
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From AAA
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10/16/24
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It is apparent that there will be more storms coming, if not this year, in the future. We can learn many things from Hurricane Milton.
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner/District 2
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10/15/24
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Orange County Public Works crews are set to deploy on October 16, 2024, to collect large storm debris from Hurricane Milton.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/15/24
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In 2004, Florida was hit by a series of FOUR major hurricanes in just six weeks. Charley kicked off the parade of powerhouses. It hit Cayo Costa on Aug. 13 as a Category 4, killing 17 people in Florida alone... then Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne followed.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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10/14/24
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Evacuating might seem like the obvious move when a major hurricane is bearing down on your region, but that choice is not always as easy as it may seem.
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By Carson MacPherson-Krutsky, University of Colorado Boulder
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10/14/24
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Beginning Monday, October 14, 2024, designated drop-off sites will accept non-commercial yard waste, including leaves, branches, and other natural debris.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/13/24
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