It’s been a quiet start to the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, but Florida residents are taking the time to gather supplies just in case anything tropical pops up in the future. FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell was in Miami on July 24 and shows us new expandable gel sandbags debuting this season that will help protect properties from flooding.

A few showers will be possible on Friday as the breeze builds out of the southeast, but the chance of rain is low due to drier air and Saharan dust moving in. It will be hazy at times due to the dust. Those with respiratory conditions are urged to limit their time outside as the air quality is moderate for most of South Florida.

USDA is unleashing over a half billion dollars in further aid to Florida growers and businesses in the aftermath of Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton.

The Fanchers’ predicament is just one of many linked to the insurance crisis in hurricane-prone Florida. Rates are sky-high and expected to continue rising as catastrophe claims surge and Floridians face few insurance options and increased scrutiny during underwriting.

Hurricane Ian happened almost three years ago. But a new NBC documentary series has been bringing painful memories flooding back for many Southwest Florida residents.

The company's expansion was made possible by its sale of its existing plant and office on Madison Street in CollegeTown.

Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. CSU predicts 2025 will be an above normal season. 14 tornadoes hit the Treasure Coast before Hurricane Milton's landfall.

It’s a new day, and an unfamiliar tingle of hope is in air. But we must beware the trend of backloaded hurricane seasons.