Police: Looter steals, crashes into Temple Terrace business
Police arrested a man after burglarizing a store during a state of emergency.
Police arrested a man after burglarizing a store during a state of emergency.
What can we expect from Hurricane Irma?
Hurricane Irma will slide up the west coast of Florida this weekend, bringing hurricane-force winds to most of the Tampa Bay area.
Hurricane Irma will slide up the west coast of Florida this weekend, bringing hurricane-force winds to most of the Tampa Bay area.
More than 170K without power after Irma turns toward Florida
Hurricane Irma is taking its time moving away from Cuba. Life-threatening storm surge is expected in the Florida Keys and the west coast of Florida Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Hurricane Irma is taking its time moving away from Cuba. Life-threatening storm surge is expected in the Florida Keys and the west coast of Florida Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Pasco Co. needs ham radio operators
Pasco County put out a call late Saturday for volunteers with a specific skill set and technical equipment to help with the response to Hurricane Irma.
Pasco County put out a call late Saturday for volunteers with a specific skill set and technical equipment to help with the response to Hurricane Irma.
Local leaders: The time to leave is now; tomorrow may be too late
As evacuation orders went up across the Tampa Bay Area Saturday, and the entire region was placed under a hurricane warning, local leaders hammered the message home: “Heed the warning.” “This is not a test.” “The time to take action is now.”
As evacuation orders went up across the Tampa Bay Area Saturday, and the entire region was placed under a hurricane warning, local leaders hammered the message home: “Heed the warning.” “This is not a test.” “The time to take action is now.”
TECO: 70% of customers may lose power; rolling blackouts possible as Irma nears
Tampa Electric Company’s top executive offered a stark view of Hurricane Irma’s possible impact on power customers Saturday.
Tampa Electric Company’s top executive offered a stark view of Hurricane Irma’s possible impact on power customers Saturday.
Miami couple's compromise during storm preps ends with car in living room
Many Floridians spent time this week boarding up their homes and securing their valuables ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Many Floridians spent time this week boarding up their homes and securing their valuables ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Skyway bridge closed; some shoulders open in Bay Area
Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday it would close the three major bridges between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties when wind speeds reached 40 miles per hour.
Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday it would close the three major bridges between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties when wind speeds reached 40 miles per hour.
Irma shifts: The prime is target is now Tampa, not Miami
With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a shifting track that took it away from Miami and instead threatened the Tampa area with its first direct hit from a major hurricane in nearly a century.
With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a shifting track that took it away from Miami and instead threatened the Tampa area with its first direct hit from a major hurricane in nearly a century.
Mandatory evacuation for Hillsborough Zone A
Hillsborough County is ordering all residents in Zone A to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma. All special needs and mobile home residents should also evacuate.
Hillsborough County is ordering all residents in Zone A to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma. All special needs and mobile home residents should also evacuate.
Hurricane Irma's long awaited turn expected on Saturday
The latest Hurricane Irma track moved slightly west as of Saturday morning, but FOX 13's meteorologists said there haven't been any other significant changes.
The latest Hurricane Irma track moved slightly west as of Saturday morning, but FOX 13's meteorologists said there haven't been any other significant changes.
Pinellas issues Hurricane Irma evacuation orders
Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to expand the evacuation of coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to expand the evacuation of coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Two arrested for looting evacuated home, deputies say
Two people were arrested for burglarizing a home after its residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Irma, deputies said.
Two people were arrested for burglarizing a home after its residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Irma, deputies said.
Budweiser drinking water deliveries arrive in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma
Anheuser-Busch has made a new name for itself during times of disaster as a source of drinking water.
Anheuser-Busch has made a new name for itself during times of disaster as a source of drinking water.
Hurricane watches, warnings issued for parts of Tampa Bay
A hurricane warning has been issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, and a hurricane watch is in effect for much of the rest of Central Florida.
A hurricane warning has been issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, and a hurricane watch is in effect for much of the rest of Central Florida.
Publix closing stores before Hurricane Irma arrives, some earlier than scheduled
Publix announced store closures across Florida. Some will close earlier than originally planned.
Publix announced store closures across Florida. Some will close earlier than originally planned.
Polk Co. residents uncertain path of Hurricane Irma
Shelters will open at 7 a.m. Saturday across Polk County. Workers who will man them and county officials met Friday afternoon for a briefing at the Polk Emergency Operations Center to run through their hurricane plans.
Shelters will open at 7 a.m. Saturday across Polk County. Workers who will man them and county officials met Friday afternoon for a briefing at the Polk Emergency Operations Center to run through their hurricane plans.
Pasco County issues Hurricane Irma evacuations
asco County officials issued mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Irma, effective immediately.
asco County officials issued mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Irma, effective immediately.
Hernando County issues Hurricane Irma evacuations
Hernando County has issued a mandatory evacuation order on Friday morning.
Hernando County has issued a mandatory evacuation order on Friday morning.
All of Bay Area under hurricane watch or warning after 11 p.m. advisory
The 11 p.m. advisory from the National Weather Center shifted Hurricane Irma's track slightly westward, however, FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist said continued changes in the track decreased the forecast reliability.
The 11 p.m. advisory from the National Weather Center shifted Hurricane Irma's track slightly westward, however, FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist said continued changes in the track decreased the forecast reliability.