'Storm of historic proportions': Mayor Castor delivers final remarks before Hurricane Milton

Mayor Jane Castor held a news conference on Tuesday, providing an update on the final preparations underway by the City of Tampa before Hurricane Milton makes landfall in the Tampa Bay region on Thursday morning.

Hillsborough County to close some fire stations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will close fire stations in evacuation Zones A and B on Wednesday morning in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

Southern Hillsborough County braces for Hurricane Milton after Helene damage

Southern Hillsborough County saw damage from Hurricane Helene, and once again, communities like Apollo Beach and Ruskin are boarding up and heading out on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.

When will the bridges close for Hurricane Milton?

As Hurricane Milton approaches the Bay Area many residents are heading out of town and should take into account bridge closures when planning their evacuation. 

Tampa works to clear Helene debris as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida

The City of Tampa is ramping up efforts to pick up outstanding debris from Helene ahead of Hurricane Milton. In a Sunday afternoon press conference, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor put out a call for help to debris hauling contractors.

Debris removal continues as Hurricane Milton looms

Debris removal crews across Tampa Bay continued ramping up efforts to collect as much debris as possible Monday before Hurricane Milton's arrival Wednesday.

U-Haul offering free self-storage to Floridians preparing for Hurricane Milton

Residents across Florida’s western coast are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, which has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it brews in the Gulf of Mexico. 

Bay Area residents rush to get out of town ahead of Hurricane Milton

Northbound traffic on I-75 started to get heavier, and gas stations began running out of fuel in Hillsborough County Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival. 

'Don't mess with storm surge': Governor DeSantis delivers update on preparations for Hurricane Milton

On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.

6 FEMA sites open in Pinellas County to help people apply for assistance

It’s now been more than a week since Hurricane Helene devastated Tampa Bay. For the last several days, many who lost everything have been clearing out their homes and putting their water-soaked debris on their curbs all while balancing the financial burdens.

Tampa restaurant serves authentic Korean dishes

Jeanie Kang works to create the best experience with Korean food for her customers everyday, and her restaurant Gangchu offers an authentic immersion in some of the best recipes they have to offer.

A glimmer of hope: Ruskin restaurant committed to staying open after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene didn’t just strip people along Florida’s southeastern coast of power and utilities, but in many cases, also stripped countless people of their homes and their livelihoods.