TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — It was once argued that the trees would help save Florida’s Panhandle from the fury of a hurricane, as the acres of forests in the region would provide a natural barrier to ...

MIAMI - When we witness the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian in the Fort Myers area or recall the utter devastation of Hurricane Michael in the Panhandle, it makes you think, "How strong are the ...

Newer homes seemed to fare much better than older structures during Hurricane Ian, suggesting that updated Florida building codes made a difference. In the hardest-hit parts of southwest Florida, many ...

After Hurricane Andrew decimated parts of south Florida in 1992, state officials mandated sweeping building code revisions for new construction. Those changes continue to limit damage from storms now.

Lance Peterman’s home in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, neighborhood of River Oaks flooded earlier this month during record-setting rains. It wasn’t the first time for him or many of his neighbors. But ...

Hurricane Ian struck the Southwest Florida coastline last fall with winds exceeding 150 mph, flooding cities, and devastating structures across the state. A construction risk management expert writing ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The building permit process has long been one of the most ...