Helene

The white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.

A rule requiring many storm-damaged homes to be demolished or rebuilt to the latest flood-resistant standards has exacted personal and cultural costs.

Megan Borowski, senior meteorologist with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden share lessons learned from last year's devastating hurricanes.

'Hopefully, just like she healed, the communities affected [by Helene] can heal as well, and move forward and rebuild stronger,' said the caretaker for Aggie, a green sea turtle.

Delays in permits, labor shortages and rising rental costs stall recovery, leaving storm survivors in limbo as frustration builds.

If Elon Musk’s goal was to funnel more FEMA money to disaster aid, the fallout from his declaration had the opposite effect.

A close analysis of Helene’s fatalities shows how major storms are taking lives in unexpected ways, and how the deadly effects can last long after the skies clear.

Storms left the small community facing an enormous reconstruction effort. What will the town look like — and who will be there — when the work is done?

Because Florida was hit by two hurricanes weeks apart, experts say there is a lot of possible overlap when it comes to invasive plants and animals.

Many undocumented people are not eligible for federal financial disaster aid and several remain fearful even when help is offered.

Experts say symptoms could be related to depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress.

As sea level rise pushes more water ashore, and as warming temperatures create more rain, we explore the idea of how schools might adapt to the new climate reality.