Crews install AquaFence around St. Pete’s most critical lift station
St. Petersburg just added another tool to protect infrastructure against hurricanes, and it’s a familiar one for the Tampa Bay Area.
Bay Area hardware stores brace for surge in customers once Florida’s hurricane sales tax break starts
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Hurricane supplies are permanently tax-free in Florida beginning August 1
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Meet the CERT volunteers who jump into action after Florida storms
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.
Report: Cost keeps many from preparing for hurricane season, insurance experts focus on key steps
A new insurance industry report from Guardian Service highlights one of the biggest challenges homeowners face ahead of the height of hurricane season. Thirty percent of homeowners say costs are keeping them from preparing for hurricane season.
Bay Area firefighters warn of electric vehicle fires ahead of height of hurricane season
Fire officials are warning boat and electric vehicle owners to be prepared if the Tampa Bay area gets hit by another hurricane this year.
Hillsborough leaders approve $709 million hurricane recovery plan
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a plan to spend more than $700 million in federal aid after a string of recent hurricanes.
Tampa pours $94 million into flood reduction: What we know
City leaders in Tampa are moving quickly to reduce stormwater flooding, especially in flood-prone neighborhoods like South Tampa.
St. Pete aims to make Southwest Water Reclamation Facility more resilient ahead of future storms
A City of St. Petersburg thickening expansion project at its Southwest Water Reclamation Facility will also harden its structures from severe weather.
Tampa bringing in temporary backup generators for stormwater pumping stations ahead of future storms
The City of Tampa is implementing more tools to strengthen its stormwater pumping stations.
NOAA debuts artificial intelligence models for hurricane season
The National Weather Service is testing artificial intelligence for the first time this hurricane season.
Hillsborough County seeks feedback to decide how to spend $700 million in hurricane recovery funds
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.
Palm Harbor entrepreneur launches portable energy storage unit for hurricane season
A 19-year-old Palm Harbor innovator and entrepreneur has launched a portable energy storage unit for this hurricane season.
Resident frustration grows as Sarasota County explores new stormwater department
Residents off of Bell Avenue in Sarasota County said ditches were covered with overgrown with weeds, trees and debris before last year's hurricane season, and it's only gotten worse. They nearly flooded last year, and they’re not alone.
St. Pete approves projects to make sewer system more resilient
City leaders gave the greenlight for critical infrastructure improvements after Hurricanes Helene and Milton exposed dangerous weaknesses in the sewage system.
Lake Bonny residents brace for new hurricane season after Milton's devastating flooding
Lake Bonny residents are gearing up for another hurricane season, nearly nine months after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding.
Tampa Bay residents learn DIY ways to keep floodwaters out this hurricane season
With hurricane season officially underway, coastal residents across the Tampa Bay area are searching for ways to stay dry and safe.
St. Pete playwright writes kid's audiobook to help navigate hurricane stress during storm season
Sheila Cowley’s new, free audiobook is about a little girl who organizes her own version of a hurricane kit as the adults around her prepare for a hurricane.
Hurricane 2025: Here's how to prepare your pets
If you have pets, it’s important to plan for their needs as well, and you may want to create a separate emergency kit just for them. FEMA offers suggestions about what to place in that kit to ensure your pet’s best chance of getting through the emergency safely.
Hurricane 2025: What to pack in your emergency kit
It’s important to pack an emergency kit and gather supplies before a storm is approaching.