From checking your water quality, prepping for hurricanes and finding affordable housing, WLRN's team has spoken to the experts to compile handy guides and resources on navigating life in South Florida.
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A rip current is a channel of water pulling you out to sea. The Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue says rip currents are one of the greatest dangers for beachgoers and they account for the most beach rescues every year. -
Amid the chaos of the housing crisis, an uptick in foreclosures and changes to real estate agent rules, Palm Beach County officials are encouraging residents to take a $10 course — open to all South Floridians — that helps with the daunting phases of purchasing a home. -
Unfortunately, homes vary greatly in quality, and many don’t have enough nurses and aides to give residents the care they need. Here are some questions to answer if you are looking. -
Whether you're a longtime Florida resident or a recent transplant, we all have to navigate hurricanes. This beginner’s guide to hurricane season in South Florida will break down the difference between storm watches and storm warnings; what not to do as a storm develops and what to put in your hurricane kit. -
Two cases of locally-contracted dengue fever were confirmed by health officials in Monroe County this week. Here’s how health and mosquito control officials say you can better avoid being bitten by potentially disease-carrying mosquitoes. -
Hurricane season has begun, and no doubt you already have your hurricane kit assembled. But vets and animal experts warn not to forget about our pets. -
Spaghetti models are a combination of different model ensembles. They're a simple way of communicating where a storm may travel given the data available at the time. -
The Florida Department of Health has put together a checklist for hurricane supply kits. -
Factchequeado es un sitio web de verificación que busca desacreditar rumores, teorías de conspiración y otras noticias falsas dentro de la comunidad hispana de Estados Unidos, que suma 40 millones. -
Factchequeado is a fact-checking website that seeks to debunk rumors, conspiracy theories and other false news items within the U.S. Spanish-speaking community, which numbers 40 million.
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The best way to survive a vehicle submersion is to escape through the windows before the car is fully submerged, experts agree. -
A recent measles outbreak at a Broward County elementary school is raising questions and concerns about the highly contagious, viral respiratory infection.
