Florida barrier islands host 765,000+ residents as development raises hurricane, erosion and insurance risks while taxpayers fund repeated beach restorations.

Thanks to live webcams, people in Florida and beyond can get a glimpse of what's happening here as Hurricane Milton whips ...

Almost no one will be sad to see the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season end on Nov. 30. It was remarkable because it was what could be considered a “slower” season, with fewer storms than recent years.

As Hurricane Milton was churning in the Gulf last October, it was an ordinary hurricane prep day on the Treasure Coast. People shuttered their windows and bought last-minute supplies, until phones ...

The Alabama State Port Authority has named interim executive Doug Otto as its next CEO, selecting a longtime internal leader who once piloted military aircraft into hurricane eyewalls. Otto who has ...

Editor's note: This page summarizes Hurricane Melissa news for Friday, Oct. 31. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, please visit USA TODAY's coverage for Saturday, Nov. 1. Communities across the ...

Residents returned to typical daily activities today after Hurricane Melissa passed Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane. More than 19,000 homes lost power overnight but officials said this morning that ...

The storm “totally destroyed” the port of Black River, the prime minister said. At least five people died in Jamaica, and the hurricane killed at least 30 in Haiti. Officials expect the toll to rise.

Hurricane Melissa is expected to head towards Bermuda on Thursday. The storm is likely to produce heavy rainfall and hurricane conditions on the island. Melissa has already caused severe damage to ...

More than 30 deaths are being attributed to the storm across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, according to officials. This live blog has ended — follow the latest updates here. Aerial ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall near Chivirico, Cuba as a Category 3 storm early Wednesday morning. Over 700,000 residents are still in shelters after the hurricane hit the area. Melissa slammed New ...