Why hurricanes have largely missed Florida’s East Coast — and what it could mean

Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. Since 1850, at least 178 hurricanes have hit or passed within 100 miles of the state — averaging nearly one per year. But in the last several decades, a noticeable trend has emerged: far fewer hurricanes are striking Florida’s East Coast.

How to prepare for hurricane season in Florida
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Another hurricane season is on the way and set to begin on June 1. However, there is still time to prepare. This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This year, Colorado State University is expecting an above-average season, with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four named as major storms.

CSU predicts above-normal hurricane season
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It may not feel like it, but hurricane season is just around the corner. With only two months until the dreaded season, Angelie Nieves Jim?nez, a member of the Colorado State University forecasting team, joins FOX 35 to talk about the organizations' 2025 hurricane forecast that came out on Thursday.

Powerful storms predicted for hurricane season
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Hurricane season is less than two months away, and today we got the annual early forecast from Colorado State University. They are forecasting at least 17 named storms, with an elevated risk of major landfalls. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren walks us through the "above average" forecast.

CSU's 2025 hurricane predictions released
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Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.

These hurricane names are being retired after devastating 2024 season

The World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee has retired the names Beryl, Helene, John, and Milton due to their destruction in 2024.

2025 Atlantic hurricane season: What to expect
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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ended with 18 storms, 11 tropical storms, and 5 hurricanes ? 3 of which made landfall in Florida (2 as major hurricanes). The 2025 hurricane season is a few months away (Feb. 21 marks 100 days until June 1, the official start of the hurricane season).

2025 Atlantic hurricane season guide: storm names, predictions, Florida impact, activity zones

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ended with 18 storms, 11 tropical storms, and 5 hurricanes – 3 of which made landfall in Florida (2 as major hurricanes). The 2025 hurricane season is a few months away (Feb. 21 marks 100 days until June 1, the official start of the hurricane season).

Beaches bounce back after hurricane season
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The tourist spot of Siesta Key is still trying to bounce back after Hurricane Milton slammed Florida.

2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Recap: Hurricane Milton
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The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has ended. The season runs June 1, 2024 to Nov. 30, 2024. FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner looks at Hurricane Milton, which made landfall south of Tampa, Florida, and then trekked across Central Florida.

2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season recap: Hurricane Beryl
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The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season has ended. The season runs June 1, 2024 to Nov. 30, 2024. FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner looks at Hurricane Beryl, which broke early records for the season.

Will halting development help flooding in Volusia County?
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Will halting residential development in Volusia County help prevent flooding after tropical storms or hurricanes cross Florida? Several areas in Volusia County were hit hard after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton impacted the area.

Tropical Storm Sara: Neighbors still flooded from Milton
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Homeowners along Miller Road in Orange City, Florida, are nervous at the prospect of another tropical system moving across the state. They're still seeing floodwaters after Hurricane Milton, which slammed the state more than a month ago.

Recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton flooding
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Recovery efforts are pressing forward across Central Florida as homeowners continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including lingering floodwaters that have yet to recede in parts of Seminole County.

Frustration mounts in Cocoa Beach over FEMA
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More than a week after a tornado touched down, frustration is growing among Cocoa Beach residents as they struggle to rebuild their homes and businesses with limited help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Abandoned kittens saved during Hurricane Milton: How to help
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An animal organization in Brevard County has had to rescue more than a dozen kittens abandoned during Hurricane Milton. FOX 35's Esther Bower learned how the kittens are doing, how many have been rescued, and how people can adopt them once healthy and ready.

Seminole County debris drop off: The rules to know
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Do you have debris -- trees, sticks, leaves -- from Hurricane Milton that needs to be picked up or dropped off? Each county has its own debris schedule for yard waste. FOX 35 looks at some of the rules for Seminole County that residents need to know.

Florida wildlife also impacted by Hurricane Milton
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Hurricane Milton impacts huge parts of Florida, flooding roads, homes and neighborhoods, knocking out power, and damaging winds that tore through roofs, siding, and toppled trees. But, Florida wildlife was also impacted. FOX 35's David Martin talks with Nature Wildlife Refuge about the animals they've taken in and the care they're providing to them.