Weather

The first tropical storm of 2025 forms in the Atlantic.

With the return of summer heat, splash pads, swimming pools and the beach remain some of the most popular ways to stay cool. Even seemingly tranquil water can pose unseen risks due to dangerous currents or water too shallow for diving. Drowning can even occur hours after leaving the water, in a phenomenon known as 'dry drowning.' The state of Florida ranks 4th in drowning deaths for all ages, with roughly two deaths annually per 100,000 residents. When considering children 0 to 9 years old, the numbers are worse, with Florida leading the nation in annual deaths. According to the Florida Department of Health, between 2020 and 2022, over 200 children 5 years old or younger died of drowning.

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is the fourth consecutive season without a named system before its official start on June 1.

The State Archives of Florida is seeking photographs for its newest photographic collection, “Weather, Disaster and Recovery.”By donating photos for this new collection people can help document and preserve the history of their Florida community and fill historical gaps in the State Archives’ collections.

Summer officially starts on Friday, June 20 at 10:42 p.m.

Heat deaths continue to rise. Heat-related deaths doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period. There is a difference between stroke and exhaustion; learn the signs.

As we wait for the tax-free week for hurricane supplies to be determined, there are some things you can review and do now to be prepared, and still save some money.

Eastern Pacific basin heating up, but it's all quiet in the Atlantic

As part of of budgets cuts, staff reductions were made to both NOAA and FEMA. As Hurricane Season arrives, the Trump Administration is looking to add over 100 employees to help stabilize operations.

Hottest May in decades for Jacksonville and North Florida with increases in rain