Manatee County allocates additional $7.5 million to drainage, ditch clearing
There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area.
City of Tampa scrambles to repair road cave-ins ahead of hurricane season
City of Tampa officials announced Wednesday that they’re making great progress in repairing massive holes in streets, known as "cave-ins," ahead of hurricane season.
First tropical wave of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forms off Africa
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is still over a week away. However, forecasters are tracking the season's first tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Manatee County seeks input on newly drafted plan on how to spend $252M in hurricane relief funds
Much of Tampa Bay is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. This includes Manatee County, which is now deciding how to spend $252 million in federal grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Family owned hotel in Sunset Beach reopens 8 months after Hurricane Helene: 'The place was decimated'
Eight months after Hurricane Helene, a family owned hotel in Sunset Beach recently reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Corey Avenue businesses celebrate reopening after withstanding back-to-back hurricanes
Like so many businesses across St. Pete Beach, storm surge and wind damage from back-to-back hurricanes last fall completely destroyed stores, restaurants, and even a theatre that sits along popular Corey Ave.
Myakkahatchee Creek clearing could bring some relief from potential flooding in North Port
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
St. Pete leaders discuss infrastructure and storm preparedness ahead of hurricane season
St. Pete leaders discussed infrastructure and storm preparedness on Tuesday ahead of hurricane season.
Home insurance nightmares continue months after 2024 hurricanes
Hurricane victims are still waiting for insurance checks more than six months after the storms, and some like Wayne Thompson say state reforms are not helping as lawmakers hoped.
Manatee County seeks input from hurricane victims on how to spend $252M in federal disaster relief funds
Manatee County are asking the community for input on how to use federal money to help rebuild following last years devastating hurricanes.
Hurricane Hunters fly into world's worst weather; see which storm was the bumpiest
Hurricane Ian in 2022 provided some of the most striking data for the one-of-a-kind study, but it wasn't at the top of the list.
First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season could develop before June
While the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1, the FOX Forecast Center will be monitoring the Caribbean Sea during the second half of May for any signs of preseason development.
Pinellas leaders to weigh plan for $813M in hurricane relief funds
Pinellas County commissioners are expected to talk Tuesday about a plan to spend more than $800 million in federal hurricane relief funds.
Safety Harbor Pier rebuild moving forward. Here's the timeline for construction
Plans to rebuild the Safety Harbor Pier are moving forward, with the city narrowing down its list of potential contractors for the project.
St. Pete taking proactive approach to hurricane season with resident task force
The City of St. Pete, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council are teaming up with flood-impacted communities for resiliency bus tours next Saturday.
Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge reopens after damage from Hurricane Helene
Thursday morning on Bradenton Beach, a line of people stretched nearly a block of Gulf Drive.
Hurricane season begins June 1: Here’s what to know
The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
All Children’s Hospital to spend millions improving campus ahead of storm season
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is investing $37 million into hardening the hospital’s campus.
St. Pete hurricane victims fighting foreclosure after mortgage sold to new company
Hurricane victims trying to rebuild their homes are now fighting a new mortgage company that is threatening to take their homes away.
Pinellas County holds 'State of the Beaches' conversation after devastating storms
The leaders of several Pinellas County beach communities gathered Thursday for a "State of the Beaches" conversation.