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Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips shares his Rule Number 7 as hurricane season approaches

Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips shares his Rule Number 7 as hurricane season approaches
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SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Approaching the 2025 hurricane season, ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips met fans at the annual Rule Number 7 Beer Meet and Greet at Crooked Thumb Brewery.

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Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips shares his Rule Number 7 as hurricane season approaches

He interacted with hundreds of fans eager to meet the familiar face behind their weather forecasts.

Phillips, known for his famous Rule Number 7 for hurricane preparation: "Don't freak out unless I freak out." This advice has resonated with the community for nearly three decades, as Phillips has consistently provided trustworthy forecasts during challenging hurricane situations.

As always, staying informed and prepared is key.

With just a week remaining until the season officially begins, community members are reminded to follow safety protocols and watch the weather updates from trusted sources like Denis Phillips and ABC Action News.

“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”

South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.

Lawmaker looks to ban HOAs