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It's hurricane season once again in Florida!
We're hosting an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) on Reddit to answer questions about preparing for hurricane season 2025.
Our team of journalists/weather nerds wants you to be ready and informed. Find us on r/florida to ask us anything.
Meet our AMA moderators — Dr. Ryan Truchelut, Anne Geggis, and Antonio Fins — below.
Ryan Truchelut (aka WeatherTiger) is a Tallahassee-based meteorologist who partners with the USA TODAY NETWORK to provide expert tropical forecasting during the hurricane season. He's known for his sharp analysis and his witty pop culture references.
Most recent forecast: False alarms, beneficial rain and a dusty start to Florida storm season | WeatherTiger
Anne Geggis covers statewide insurance issues, bringing more than 30 years of reporting experience to this urgent issue. After starting her career in Vermont following graduation from St. Michael's College there, she's made stops in Daytona Beach, Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale. Anne has covered municipal government, health care and education. Anne is the current president of the Florida Press Club.
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Antonio Fins is the politics and growth editor at the Palm Beach Post. His 30-year journalism career includes 16 years as a business writer and opinions editor for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Florida and Caribbean news correspondent for Business Week magazine. One of Antonio's journalism and personal passions is the environment, especially the oceans and coastal regions. For three years, he guided the research and conservation programs at the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.
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