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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s important to pack an emergency kit and gather supplies before a storm is approaching.
Bradenton officials fine-tuning plans for hurricane season
The City of Bradenton’s newest high-water rescue truck is gassed up and ready to go. It arrived just in time last fall for a trial by fire.
The City of Bradenton’s newest high-water rescue truck is gassed up and ready to go. It arrived just in time last fall for a trial by fire.
Pinellas County workers training to run hurricane shelters ahead of 2025 season
One of the most important things to know is where you’ll go when a storm hits, and Pinellas County workers are going through their final training on how to run shelters as hurricane season begins on Sunday.
One of the most important things to know is where you’ll go when a storm hits, and Pinellas County workers are going through their final training on how to run shelters as hurricane season begins on Sunday.
Hurricane Season 2025: Are forecasters ready despite budget concerns?
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it’s fully staffed and ready for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it’s fully staffed and ready for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1.
Advanced technology will help Manatee County during 2025 Hurricane Season
Some homeowners still haven't moved back into their homes following the 2024 Hurricane Season. Manatee County said residents need a plan now as a new hurricane season approaches.
Some homeowners still haven't moved back into their homes following the 2024 Hurricane Season. Manatee County said residents need a plan now as a new hurricane season approaches.
Online survey focuses on Bay Area residents' decision to evacuate or not during Helene, Milton
With the 2025 hurricane season just days away, researchers with the University of South Florida want to know why people did or did not evacuate during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. They're conducting an online survey that will be key to helping local government officials better share storm messaging.
With the 2025 hurricane season just days away, researchers with the University of South Florida want to know why people did or did not evacuate during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. They're conducting an online survey that will be key to helping local government officials better share storm messaging.
New TECO trailer will be used for community demonstrations on dangers of live power lines
Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.
Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.
St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience
As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
Hurricane Season 2025: What to know about Evacuation Zones
Part of hurricane preparedness means knowing your evacuation zone.
Part of hurricane preparedness means knowing your evacuation zone.
Manatee County allocates additional $7.5 million to drainage, ditch clearing
There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area.
There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area.
Hurricane Season 2025: Lessons learned in Manatee County after devastating storms last year
The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms.
The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms.
Storm Season 2025
FOX 13 wants to help you prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season.
FOX 13 wants to help you prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season.
FEMA's top official fired three weeks before hurricane season
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing another leadership shakeup just weeks before hurricane season begins. After months of mounting tension with the Trump administration, former FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton has been fired — just one day after testifying before Congress.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing another leadership shakeup just weeks before hurricane season begins. After months of mounting tension with the Trump administration, former FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton has been fired — just one day after testifying before Congress.