Hurricane season heats up as odds increase for tropical system to develop, move into Gulf of Mexico
The odds of development are increasing for a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea that could shift up into the Gulf of Mexico.
Debby causes up to $263M in farm losses
Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.
Pinellas County 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia released in hopes of raising awareness of flooding dangers
As we head into the second half of hurricane season, Pinellas County officials hope releasing 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia will increase awareness of the flooding dangers posed by storms.
Tropical Storm Gordon forms in the Atlantic
The seventh named storm of the 2024 hurricane season has formed in the Atlantic.
Francine downgraded to tropical storm hours after making landfall on Louisiana coast: NHC
Francine weakened to a tropical storm Wednesday night, but it is bringing heavy rain and wind to southern Louisiana and Mississippi hours after making landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Manatee County residents voice concerns during community flooding and development forum: 'There's still water'
Manatee County residents, environmentalists, and activists hosted a community flooding and development forum following record flooding in communities during Hurricane Debby.
Mote Marine documents impacts from Debby on Sarasota Bay
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding to Sarasota and exposed problems with overdevelopment, all of which poured into Sarasota Bay.
Manatee officials tour Lake Manatee Dam site amid flooding concerns from residents
Manatee County leaders gave a behind-the-scenes look at operations at the Lake Manatee Dam on Wednesday after the county saw flooding and heavy rainfall in recent weeks.
Sarasota sober living home working to rebuild after flooding from Debby: 'It's so important'
A shell of a home remains in Sarasota as crews work to repair what Tropical Storm Debby destroyed.
Florida sales tax holidays helping shoppers save money
There are a lot of sales this weekend for the Labor Day holiday, but there’s also another holiday happening that will save you money. It’s the final week of Florida’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday.
Sarasota County residents ask County Commissioners for answers, solutions following Tropical Storm Debby
Some Sarasota County residents spoke their concerns to County Commissioners on Tuesday morning.
NHC tracking new tropical disturbance in Atlantic as hurricane season nears its peak
The National Hurricane Center has flagged a new tropical disturbance in the Atlantic for monitoring.
Hurricane Hone: Hawaii blasted with flooding rain, damaging wind; thousands without power
Hawaii's Big Island has seen round after round of squally weather that has knocked out power to thousands of residents and prompted Flash Flood Warnings.
'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.
Bacteria levels in parts of Tampa Bay still dangerously high after Debby
Two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, bacteria levels in some areas around Tampa Bay are still dangerously high.
Florida’s second disaster preparedness tax holiday begins this weekend: Here's what to know
The tropics may be quiet as we head into the heart of hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean Floridians can let down their guard.
Man donates boat to couple who lost houseboat in Debby: 'I’d rather the boat have a good home'
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.
Why are the tropics quiet near the peak of hurricane season?
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is nearing its peak, but no named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.
Laurel Meadows residents feel shut out by local leaders following Tropical Storm Debby
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis stopped in Sarasota, they announced the expansion of Hope Florida to Activate Hope.
'We're doing the best we can:' Manatee Co. business & residents question release from dam after Debby
Manatee County officials say an investigation into the events at the Lake Manatee Dam is ongoing and will be reviewed by an independent third party.