Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Beryl caused so much destruction last year that their names are being retired. The World Meteorological Organization on Wednesday officially replaced the names of the ...
During Helene a lithium battery in a golf cart started on fire and West Manatee Fire Rescue was unable to respond due to the flooding conditions of the hurricane on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Human actions, such as coastal development, can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters.