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The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 devastated South Florida, killing hundreds and delivering an economic blow whose effects lasted for years.
A South Florida teenager created a program to teach hundreds of students how to prepare for hurricanes through peer-led lessons and online resources.
The event was one of six hurricane kit giveaways across South Florida, with 500 kits available at the Miami Gardens location.
Whether you've lived in Florida for your entire life or you're new, having a plan in place is the best way you can stay safe.
CBS News Miami's Survive the Season: Hurricane 2026 provides practical guidance on hurricane preparedness, power outages, insurance, safe sheltering and more.
Insurance experts are urging Florida homeowners and renters to secure flood insurance before storms develop, warning that waiting periods can leave properties unprotected.
FPL says its ongoing grid-hardening efforts, including burying power lines underground and reinforcing critical infrastructure, are helping reduce storm-related outages.
Florida emergency officials say identifying an interior safe room and protecting your home with impact-resistant windows can help keep your family safe during hurricanes.
These pilots fly into the eye of the storm to keep South Floridians safe and informed as hurricane season starts.
Homeowners in Florida are navigating a new landscape as the 2026 hurricane season approaches, facing a more competitive insurance market but also new laws.
