Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become first named storm of 2026 hurricane season
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Historic Tarpon Springs church seeks $6M for hurricane damage repairs
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Hillsborough County opens new pop-up disaster relief centers to help Hurricane Helene, Milton victims rebuild
Hillsborough County is expanding its disaster relief operations next week by opening two new pop-up centers to help low-to-moderate-income families secure federal funding to rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hillsborough County is expanding its disaster relief operations next week by opening two new pop-up centers to help low-to-moderate-income families secure federal funding to rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Treasure Island celebrates reopening of Sunset Beach Pavilion after Hurricane Helene damage
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the Florida coast, the city of Treasure Island celebrated a major recovery milestone Thursday with the grand reopening of the Sunset Beach Pavilion.
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the Florida coast, the city of Treasure Island celebrated a major recovery milestone Thursday with the grand reopening of the Sunset Beach Pavilion.
St. Pete breaks ground on $22M hurricane-resilient operations building at Southwest Water Reclamation Facility
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the new operations building at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility Wednesday.
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the new operations building at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility Wednesday.
Lakeland Hurricane Expo helps residents prepare before storm season begins
Ready or not, hurricane season is nearly here.
Ready or not, hurricane season is nearly here.
Pinellas County, Army Corps reach deal to restore federal beach renourishment funding
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
2026 hurricane season guide: Here’s what to know
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Tampa hurricane preparation: City officials outline emergency safety updates
Tampa city leaders are encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, warning that waiting until a storm is approaching could leave families with little time to act.
Tampa city leaders are encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, warning that waiting until a storm is approaching could leave families with little time to act.
Why federal forecasters say 'it only takes one' storm as NOAA releases 2026 hurricane season predictions
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the agency is predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, driven by a strengthening El Niño climate pattern.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the agency is predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, driven by a strengthening El Niño climate pattern.
NOAA reveals 2026 Atlantic hurricane season activity forecast as Super El Niño looms
NOAA released its official 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday, predicting a below-average season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, including 1-3 major (Category 3+) hurricanes this year.
NOAA released its official 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday, predicting a below-average season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, including 1-3 major (Category 3+) hurricanes this year.
Port Tampa Bay holds annual hurricane exercise, improves reliability ahead of storm season
Officials at Port Tampa Bay say they are entering hurricane season with stronger infrastructure and improved coordination, as they work to protect one of the state’s most critical fuel supply hubs at a time of heightened global attention on energy resources.
Officials at Port Tampa Bay say they are entering hurricane season with stronger infrastructure and improved coordination, as they work to protect one of the state’s most critical fuel supply hubs at a time of heightened global attention on energy resources.
Florida CFO announces new hurricane preparedness initiative across the state
With hurricane season less than a month away, state officials are making a push to make sure Floridians are prepared ahead of time.
With hurricane season less than a month away, state officials are making a push to make sure Floridians are prepared ahead of time.
2024 hurricanes wiped out years of growth for Tampa’s tree canopy: Study
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
Sarasota County Fire Department adds high-water rescue trucks and other new tools ahead of hurricane season
The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.
The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.
2026 hurricane season: Will below-average storm predictions lower Florida home insurance premiums?
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
How does insurance look in a below-average season?
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
2026 Atlantic hurricane season: CSU predicts 'below normal' season
Colorado State University released its highly anticipated 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday morning, expecting "somewhat below-normal" activity.
Colorado State University released its highly anticipated 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday morning, expecting "somewhat below-normal" activity.
Tampa doubles ditch clearing pace ahead of hurricane season, some residents say upkeep remains battle
The city of Tampa announced crews have already graded and cleared more than 13,400 linear feet of ditches so far this year, which is double the pace from this time last year.
The city of Tampa announced crews have already graded and cleared more than 13,400 linear feet of ditches so far this year, which is double the pace from this time last year.