As flooding continues in North Port, Tampa sends officers, firefighters to help
Before the 40 TPD officers and 15 Tampa firefighters left early Saturday morning, they were told, “You guys are gonna be exposed to stuff that nobody’s ever seen before but you guys.”
Before the 40 TPD officers and 15 Tampa firefighters left early Saturday morning, they were told, “You guys are gonna be exposed to stuff that nobody’s ever seen before but you guys.”
TECO, Duke Energy expect majority of customers will have restored power by Sunday
TECO said the majority of their customers will have power by Sunday evening while Duke Energy said most of their customers will have it by Sunday morning.
TECO said the majority of their customers will have power by Sunday evening while Duke Energy said most of their customers will have it by Sunday morning.
Hillsborough residents urged to conserve water to prevent neighborhood pump stations from overflowing
Hillsborough County Water Resources said water going down the drain collects in neighborhood pump stations. Officials said without power, impacted pump stations can and will overflow.
Hillsborough County Water Resources said water going down the drain collects in neighborhood pump stations. Officials said without power, impacted pump stations can and will overflow.
Eastbound lanes of Courtney Campbell Causeway reopen for serious crash involved moped
A traffic crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the Tampa side – but all lanes have since reopened.
A traffic crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the Tampa side – but all lanes have since reopened.
Curbside debris pickup after Hurricane Ian: Dates, locations and what's accepted
Four Tampa Bay area governments have announced when crews will begin collecting yard waste and debris created by Hurricane Ian.
Four Tampa Bay area governments have announced when crews will begin collecting yard waste and debris created by Hurricane Ian.
Tampa police officers rescue kitten found outside during Hurricane Ian
A Tampa kitten may have used at least one of her nine lives trying to ride out Hurricane Ian on the streets alone.
A Tampa kitten may have used at least one of her nine lives trying to ride out Hurricane Ian on the streets alone.
Hurricane Ian drains water across Tampa Bay area
Remember those empty waterways around Tampa Bay during Hurricane Irma in 2017? Hurricane Ian's strong winds are doing the same, pushing water out of Hillsborough Bay along Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa and other waterways along the Gulf.
Remember those empty waterways around Tampa Bay during Hurricane Irma in 2017? Hurricane Ian's strong winds are doing the same, pushing water out of Hillsborough Bay along Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa and other waterways along the Gulf.
Why is the right side of a hurricane more dangerous?
Have you ever wondered why meteorologists say that the eastern side of the storm is the most dangerous? Or call it the "dirty side" of a hurricane?
Have you ever wondered why meteorologists say that the eastern side of the storm is the most dangerous? Or call it the "dirty side" of a hurricane?
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, seen in 'Tiger King' series, preps for Hurricane Ian
The Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, that was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," is preparing for the impending landfall of Hurricane Ian along the Florida Gulf Coast.
The Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, that was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," is preparing for the impending landfall of Hurricane Ian along the Florida Gulf Coast.
TECO changes course, will not shut down power to parts of downtown Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
'Just evacuate': Hillsborough County residents seek shelter ahead of Hurricane Ian
Hillsborough County leaders issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.
Hillsborough County leaders issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.
Tampa Bay area grocery stores packed ahead of Hurricane Ian
Grocery stores throughout the Tampa Bay area were packed with people Monday stocking up on last minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Grocery stores throughout the Tampa Bay area were packed with people Monday stocking up on last minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Tampa woman training for Ironman World Championship struck, killed while cycling on Gandy Boulevard
An accomplished triathlete in Tampa was killed over the weekend while doing something she loved – riding her bicycle.
An accomplished triathlete in Tampa was killed over the weekend while doing something she loved – riding her bicycle.
Tropical Storm Ian expected to become major hurricane as it slows down, tracks toward Florida
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for a portion of the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Ian tracks toward the Sunshine State.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for a portion of the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Ian tracks toward the Sunshine State.
Tampa mayor encourages new residents to listen to ‘old-timers’ as city prepares for Tropical Storm Ian
Many people across the Bay Area spent the weekend gathering supplies and filling sandbags in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian.
Many people across the Bay Area spent the weekend gathering supplies and filling sandbags in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian.
Gunfire erupts at Brandon Chuck E. Cheese moments before vehicle crashes into building
Four women were taken into custody and four others, including a juvenile, were hospitalized after gunfire erupted outside of a Brandon Chuck E. Cheese shortly before a car crashed into the building.
Four women were taken into custody and four others, including a juvenile, were hospitalized after gunfire erupted outside of a Brandon Chuck E. Cheese shortly before a car crashed into the building.
Bay Area 10-year-old named ASPCA ‘Kid of the Year’
Delanie Dennis, 10, was selected to receive the ASPCA 2022 Kid of the Year Award. Dennis founded Delanie's Lemonade Stand in her parents’ restaurant, Café Delanie, in 2019 when she was only seven years old. Each month she raises money for a local animal rescue.
Delanie Dennis, 10, was selected to receive the ASPCA 2022 Kid of the Year Award. Dennis founded Delanie's Lemonade Stand in her parents’ restaurant, Café Delanie, in 2019 when she was only seven years old. Each month she raises money for a local animal rescue.
Bicyclist hit, killed by vehicle on Gandy Boulevard
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash along Gandy Boulevard.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash along Gandy Boulevard.
Alessi Bakery rolls back prices for 110th birthday
Alessi Bakery, a staple of the Tampa community, is celebrating its 110th birthday by giving back to the customers who have kept them in business all of these years.
Alessi Bakery, a staple of the Tampa community, is celebrating its 110th birthday by giving back to the customers who have kept them in business all of these years.
How you can prepare this weekend for Tropical Storm Ian
It's time to make sure you are prepared for a big storm as all eyes remain on the tropics heading into the weekend.
It's time to make sure you are prepared for a big storm as all eyes remain on the tropics heading into the weekend.