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.

2025 hurricane season guide: Here's how to prepare

After the 2024 storms, few Floridians want to think about hunkering down and preparing for the 2025 season, but it is that time of year again.

Tampa prepares for the 2025 hurricane season using lessons from last year's back-to-back storms

The 2025 hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, June 1. So Tampa leaders, first responders, and officials gathered on Friday to share important lessons learned from Helene and Milton. 

Gov. DeSantis urges hurricane preparedness for 2025 season

Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging all Floridians to be prepared for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially begins this weekend.

How Hope Pathways of Manatee County is helping those dealing with aftermath of last year's hurricane season

Rebuilding after last year’s hurricane season can be frustrating, bringing heartache and a lot of questions and concerns. Residents are left dealing with insurance claims not fully paid to finding the right contractor to do the job.

Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center

As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.