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If you think it was hotter than normal, you're right. Summer heat got off to an early start in April and May, and heat-illness reports climbed.

They say the warmer temperatures will produce more extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts and fires.

As rain continues to be scarce, Florida's air is full of dust and pollen, causing respiratory issues for some people.

Preparing for storms for most people is routine, but for people with disabilities, it can be a challenge.

Dr. John Marquardt is an orthopedic surgeon at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa. He spoke with Health News Florida from his beach house that's been gutted since Hurricane Helene.

Does the wind make your heart race? Does rain give you anxiety? Find out some of the most common weather fears below. ... if you dare.

The hospital system's report to the SEC estimates the cost of damage at facilities due to hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

This is the first confirmed report of red tide since last year. A plume had been spotted by satellite photo during the past week.

Gulf Coast citizens 65 and older have had a difficult time after heavy hits from Helene and Milton. Many live in retirement communities with manufactured homes, which are easily destroyed during storms.

Only six hospitals out of 300-plus in Florida had to evacuate. And Tampa General Hospital's AquaFence protected the island campus from the storm surge.