Pinellas County approves $125M sand dune project after devastating hurricane season

Sand dunes along the Pinellas County coast took a hard hit during last year's hurricanes. They play a huge role in providing protection against storm surge. Now, the county is putting millions into restoring them.

Tampa General Hospital adding AquaFence again this year to prevent storm surge

Tampa General Hospital leaders laid out their plan to protect the hospital during the 2025 hurricane season, during a news conference and tour on Wednesday.

Warning, Watch, Advisory: What's the difference?

Throughout the 2025 hurricane season, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?

Hurricane Barbara forms in Eastern Pacific becoming first of 2025 season

Hurricane Barbara formed southwest of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday morning, making it the first hurricane of the 2025 season.

Hillsborough County seeking input on spending $709M in hurricane recovery funds

Hillsborough County officials are asking for input from residents on how more than $700 million in federal aid should be spent after a string of recent hurricanes.

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road

Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County. 

Rep. Castor calls out federal government for removing hurricane assistance

Rep. Kathy Castor called out the federal government on Monday for not doing enough to support the possible damage from this year’s hurricane season.

Potential for tropical activity off Southeast coast being monitored by National Hurricane Center

Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are keeping their eyes on an area of disturbed weather off the southeastern coast of the U.S. for the potential of tropical development.