Tropicana Field roof ripped off by Hurricane Milton

Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, was set to serve as the home base for thousands of emergency responders who set up camp ahead of Hurricane Milton.

All St. Petersburg sewer treatment plants back online after Hurricane Milton

The City of St. Petersburg has reactivated two sewer treatment plants that were shut down to protect them from potential damage during Hurricane Milton, Mayor Ken Welch confirmed to FOX 13 on Thursday morning.

St. Petersburg shuts off power to 2 sewer treatment plants due to potential storm surge from Hurricane Milton

Residents in St. Petersburg are being asked to limit water usage beginning at 7 p.m., on Wednesday after the city turned off power to two sewer treatment plants to protect employees and the facilities from potential storm surge from Hurricane Milton. 

Pinellas County opens more shelters as businesses close ahead of Hurricane Milton

On Beach Drive in Downtown St. Petersburg, every business is closed. It is part of a mandatory evacuation zone where all businesses had to close at 5 am Tuesday.

St. Pete construction cranes could pose a threat during Hurricane Milton

In St. Petersburg, Mayor Ken Welch said there’s now an added safety concern regarding several cranes towering over construction sites. 

Hurricane Milton evacuees injured in plane crash near St. Pete Pier: Police

Four people and a dog trying to dodge Hurricane Milton were rescued from the water near the St. Petersburg Pier after their plane crashed Tuesday morning. 

FEMA administrator visits St. Pete ahead of Hurricane Milton: 'Worst case scenario'

As thousands leave their homes behind ahead of Hurricane Milton, FEMA officials are in town preparing for what could potentially be a devastating situation. 

Electric vehicles could ignite during Hurricane Milton: Here’s what to know to avoid a fire

Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Milton should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage.

Events happening in Tampa this weekend

Loverboy’s song "Working For The Weekend" rang true for Tampans this week, who tried to reestablish a sense of normalcy while cleaning up the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. 

FBI wants to hear from special needs trust fund victims

An investigation could be expanding into a Pinellas County businessman accused in two separate cases of taking millions of dollars from the trust funds of disabled clients.

Small businesses band together at Daydream Shop & Maker Space

To battle rising rents, 11 small businesses banded together to share the burden of bills. Each vendor has a sales space at Daydream Shop & Maker Space. 

Roadside pet food pantry available for those in need in St. Petersburg

Hanks Bark Box, a free roadside pet food pantry located at 6511 3rd Ave South in St. Petersburg, Florida, is open and fully stocked 24 hours a day for anyone needing pet food and supplies.

Three St. Pete children found safe after Missing Child Alert issued: FDLE

The statewide Missing Child Alert issued for three children last seen in St. Petersburg has been canceled. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the children were all found safe. 

Shore Acres residents dealing with devastation from Helene: 'It's overwhelming'

Debris piles line the streets in St. Pete's Shore Acres neighborhood as residents clean up from Hurricane Helene. The area saw homes with several feet of water inside.