Why are hurricanes getting stronger quicker?
Hurricanes have been getting more intense and causing more damage in recent years and that’s why researchers at the University of South Florida are studying why hurricanes can go from Category 1 to Category 4 in one day.
Hurricanes have been getting more intense and causing more damage in recent years and that’s why researchers at the University of South Florida are studying why hurricanes can go from Category 1 to Category 4 in one day.
Residents express concern as Phillippi Creek dredging project reclassified to standard permit
Sediment, debris and vegetation fill sections of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County.
Sediment, debris and vegetation fill sections of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County.
National Hurricane Center eyes area of disturbed weather moving into Bay of Campeche
As the 2025 hurricane season gets underway, meteorologists are keeping an eye on an area of disturbed weather in the northwestern Caribbean Sea.
As the 2025 hurricane season gets underway, meteorologists are keeping an eye on an area of disturbed weather in the northwestern Caribbean Sea.
Sarasota County works to clear 180 miles of ditches before hurricane season ramps up
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.
Tropical Storm Andrea forms, marking first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday morning.
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday morning.
Invest 90L could develop into short-lived tropical depression on Monday
If the system were to develop into a tropical storm, it would receive the name Andrea. In an average season, the first named storm in the Atlantic forms around June 20.
If the system were to develop into a tropical storm, it would receive the name Andrea. In an average season, the first named storm in the Atlantic forms around June 20.
National Hurricane Center flags area to watch in central Atlantic this week
The first three weeks of the Atlantic hurricane season have remained void of any tropical threats, but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is now watching an area of disturbed weather in the central subtropical Atlantic.
The first three weeks of the Atlantic hurricane season have remained void of any tropical threats, but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is now watching an area of disturbed weather in the central subtropical Atlantic.
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.
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.
Documentary on recent hurricanes, 'HUNKS vs. Hurricanes' debuting at Tampa Theatre
The documentary, "HUNKS vs. Hurricanes" debuts for a private screening on Monday night at the Tampa Theatre.
The documentary, "HUNKS vs. Hurricanes" debuts for a private screening on Monday night at the Tampa Theatre.
Historic Ozona Village Hall needs repairs, restoration after Hurricane Helene
The oldest operating building in unincorporated Pinellas County is in need of restoration after Hurricane Helene.
The oldest operating building in unincorporated Pinellas County is in need of restoration after Hurricane Helene.
St. Pete officials reveal $160M disaster recovery plan to help victims of the 2024 hurricanes
The city of St. Pete moved closer to securing a grant for nearly $160 million for hurricane recovery.
The city of St. Pete moved closer to securing a grant for nearly $160 million for hurricane recovery.
Hurricane supplies selling swiftly at hardware stores as 2025 season begins
Florida hardware stores are seeing an unprecedented early-season rush as customers stock up on hurricane supplies.
Florida hardware stores are seeing an unprecedented early-season rush as customers stock up on hurricane supplies.
Peaches the famed Hurricane Idalia flamingo turns up in Mexico after disappearing from Bay Area
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
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.
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.
Grove Surf and Coffee in St. Pete Beach reopens 9 months after Hurricane Helene
The Grove Surf and Coffee shop in St. Pete Beach has reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene.
The Grove Surf and Coffee shop in St. Pete Beach has reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Tropical Storm Barbara could become season’s 1st Eastern Pacific hurricane
A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression.
A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression.
Hay bales on Bradenton Beach safeguard sea turtles
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.