TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) -- As the investigation continues into the deadly condominium collapse in Surfside, a top Republican Florida House leader said Monday that lawmakers don't need to make ...

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.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Thirty years ago, a Category 5 hurricane named Andrew slammed into southeast Florida. For many long-time Floridians, that’s how they mark time: “before Andrew” and “after Andrew.” ...

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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hurricanes have proven to be costly in Florida. Most recently, Category 5 Michael devastated parts of the Florida Panhandle last October. As Andrew showed South Floridians in 1992 ...

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 24, 1992, meteorologist Bryan Norcross grabbed his notebook and stepped off the set of WTVJ, Miami’s NBC affiliate, to head for the safest place in the station. “When ...

Rep. Paul Renner, the next Speaker of the House in Florida, said that changes in building codes aren’t an immediate concern. Credit: Photo via FL House As the investigation continues into the deadly ...

It’s that reality that raises an important question for the construction industry: Are we designing and building for the storms ahead or for the ones we used to know?

An aerial view of the damaged homes caused by Hurricane Ian are seen in the vicinity of Fort Myers on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Al Diaz [email protected] Every time a hurricane slams into ...

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 24, 1992, meteorologist Bryan Norcross grabbed his notebook and stepped off the set of WTVJ, Miami’s NBC affiliate, to head for the safest place in the station. “When ...