"Dangerous heat" is forecast Monday, July 28, across parts of Florida, with a heat index expected across Northeast Florida ranging from 108 to 115, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. ➤ Extreme heat warning issued for Jacksonville area. Heat index could hit 115

The National Hurricane Center on Saturday began watching a disturbance off the southeastern Atlantic coast near the Carolinas that has a chance to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area off the North Carolina coast for potential tropical storm development in the coming days.

As Florida enters the heart of hurricane season, residents are getting a financial break on the essentials they need to stay safe. A new, permanent sales tax exemption on key hurricane supplies has replaced the state’s traditional short-term sales tax holidays.

Florida has established a permanent sales tax exemption on disaster supplies like batteries and generators, starting August 1, 2025, to promote preparedness for hurricanes.