Flooding along Peace River forces tour companies to adapt: 'How we make our living'

Receding floodwaters along the Peace River have submerged some roads and shut down access to the river, DeSoto County tour operators have come up with ways to keep their businesses going.  

Hardee County flooding: River crest expected overnight after downpours

Floodwaters in Hardee County reached dangerous levels after torrential rainfall dumped up to 14 inches across the region, prompting emergency officials to declare a local state of emergency as rivers continue to rise.

DeSoto County closes public schools for two days due to road flooding

DeSoto County public schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week as the county continues to see major flooding on multiple roads. 

Trick-or-treat weather has gotten warmer in most of the US: See the map

Climate change may be taking some of the chill out of Halloween, with October nights warming across many major U.S. cities over the past five decades.

What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works

One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a storm and how it will affect a community. 

The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained

Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health.

Deadly nor’easter causing dangerous flooding in Northeast US

A powerful nor’easter continued to batter the northeastern United States on Sunday, creating dangerous conditions for the millions of people in its path as floodwaters rose in some areas and strong winds toppled trees and damaged homes. 

Powerful nor’easter continues pounding Northeast US with heavy rains and flooding

A slow-moving nor’easter continued its weekend-long march across the Atlantic coast on Saturday, creating dangerous conditions for the tens of millions of people in its path and causing disruptions that extended well beyond the northeastern United States.

August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded

August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.

How to protect your home from lightning strikes in Florida

Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight.

Lightning strike sparks apartment fire in Brooksville, dozens displaced overnight: HCFR

Hernando County Fire Rescue crews rushed to an apartment complex in Brooksville on Tuesday after a suspected lightning strike sparked a fire inside a 24-unit building.