St. Pete officials, lawmakers crafting bill to stop 'wakes' on flooded streets
Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Several organizations receive NOAA grant aimed at growing Tampa Bay’s ‘marine economy’
The Tampa Bay area’s coast took a hit during the hurricane season this year, and there’s a push to make it even more resilient with a new $13.9 million grant for startup companies.
The Tampa Bay area’s coast took a hit during the hurricane season this year, and there’s a push to make it even more resilient with a new $13.9 million grant for startup companies.
Hurricane recovery, resiliency part of 2025 legislative priorities for St. Pete
St. Petersburg city leaders will urge state lawmakers to pass bills they think can help the city recover from two devastating hurricanes, but can also help prepare for future storms.
St. Petersburg city leaders will urge state lawmakers to pass bills they think can help the city recover from two devastating hurricanes, but can also help prepare for future storms.
Tavares couple found dead in home; possible carbon monoxide poisoning from generator, officials says
A Central Florida couple was found dead inside their home at the Tiki Village Mobile Park, with police suspecting a generator as the cause.
A Central Florida couple was found dead inside their home at the Tiki Village Mobile Park, with police suspecting a generator as the cause.
Milton aftermath: Finding reputable contractors for storm damage repairs
Many Tampa Bay area residents have some long weeks ahead cleaning up after Hurricane Milton, and they'll need to find a good company to do roof work, damage restoration and other home repairs.
Many Tampa Bay area residents have some long weeks ahead cleaning up after Hurricane Milton, and they'll need to find a good company to do roof work, damage restoration and other home repairs.
More Floridians consider lifting homes after hurricane season
As thousands in the Tampa Bay area gut their homes and start fresh after this fall’s floodwaters, many are thinking: “How do I make sure this doesn’t happen again?" For some the answer is lifting their entire home.
As thousands in the Tampa Bay area gut their homes and start fresh after this fall’s floodwaters, many are thinking: “How do I make sure this doesn’t happen again?" For some the answer is lifting their entire home.
DeSantis, Hillsborough first responders say Tiger Dams show promise at preventing flood damage
You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings.
You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings.
Hurricane Milton: Mandatory evacuations begin in Tampa Bay Area
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
Life-saving satellite tech likely in your pocket to use for emergency calling when disaster strikes
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
Your guide to hurricane season 2024
NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are hosting National Hurricane Preparedness Week to prepare inland and coastal residents for the upcoming hurricane season.
NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are hosting National Hurricane Preparedness Week to prepare inland and coastal residents for the upcoming hurricane season.
Timeline: Will Tropical Storm Helene strengthen and hit Florida?
Florida could get hit by a major hurricane by the end of this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens.
Florida could get hit by a major hurricane by the end of this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens.
Tropical Storm Helene: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, city officials discuss storm preps
Tampa city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preparations ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.
Tampa city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preparations ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms
Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms.
Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms.
'2004 Trifecta': Polk County produces documentary 20 years after direct hits from 3 hurricanes
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
'Rebuilding Together' donates 500 hurricane relief kits
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay has donated 500 hurricane relief kits to around 1,500 people at the Hillsborough County Sportsplex.
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay has donated 500 hurricane relief kits to around 1,500 people at the Hillsborough County Sportsplex.
Emergency officials in Tampa Bay Area urging residents to prepare for hurricanes
Storms and heavy downpours caused flash flooding and major damage across Florida this week.
Storms and heavy downpours caused flash flooding and major damage across Florida this week.
City of Tampa hosts Hurricane Preparedness Expo ahead of aggressive season
June 1 marks the first day of the 2024 hurricane season.
June 1 marks the first day of the 2024 hurricane season.
Hurricane season begins June 1: Here’s what you need to know
The 2024 hurricane season begins on Saturday, June 1, and the time to prepare is now.
The 2024 hurricane season begins on Saturday, June 1, and the time to prepare is now.
St. Pete Hurricane Expo helps prepare residents for active hurricane season
St. Petersburg had its annual Hurricane Expo on Thursday, and hundreds of residents came to load up on sandbags, flashlights and first aid kits. It comes ahead of the official start to hurricane season on Saturday, June 1.
St. Petersburg had its annual Hurricane Expo on Thursday, and hundreds of residents came to load up on sandbags, flashlights and first aid kits. It comes ahead of the official start to hurricane season on Saturday, June 1.
TECO strengthens power system with upgrades ahead of hurricane season
Hurricane preparations are a year-round job for TECO, with crews working to make sure the power grid is ready in case a storm threatens the Bay Area.
Hurricane preparations are a year-round job for TECO, with crews working to make sure the power grid is ready in case a storm threatens the Bay Area.