When I lived in Florida, I had a neighbor named Ms. Carmen. She was in her late 70s, fiercely independent and lived alone ...

Peak heat season runs from May 1 to Oct. 31. To prepare for extreme heat, Miami-Dade county officials recommend: For ...

After last year’s storms, local governments and the state could end up changing their land development codes to make sure structures are safer and more resilient, an expert says.