First responders honored for service during Hurricane Milton

Many first responders rescued people from high water and damaged homes in the wake of Hurricane Milton. And, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor wanted to make sure they knew they were appreciated Tuesday night. 

SBA halts disaster loans after Hurricanes Helene, Milton as funding runs dry

The Small Business Administration has paused new disaster loans due to a funding shortfall caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters. FEMA aid remains available.

DeSantis gives 400,000 dollars to Tampa based first responder organizations

Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tampa on Oct. 15, detailing Florida’s statewide recovery efforts and highlighting specific measures ongoing in Hillsborough County. 

NHC monitoring 2 tropical disturbances, Florida impacts 'unlikely'

The National Hurricane Center is watching two disturbances in the tropics, which FOX 13 meteorologists say will likely not directly impact Florida.

Governor DeSantis announces new aid for Pasco County after Hurricane Milton

The torrential rainfall from Hurricane Milton caused rivers in the Tampa Bay area to reach historic levels. Neighborhoods in the eastern part of Pasco County faced major flooding, and floodwaters are still lingering in many areas.

How Florida is utilizing the National Guard in response to Hurricane Milton

All hands are on deck in Florida since Hurricane Milton hit the state’s western coast last week, bringing unprecedented rain and wind to the region and devastating communities.

Plant City mobile home community devastated in wake of Hurricane Milton

You didn't have to live along the coast to see damage from Hurricane Milton. The storm dumped so much water across the Bay Area that communities that don't normally flood saw high water seep into their streets and homes. 

Sarasota mobile home community destroyed in Hurricane Milton: 'I wanted to cry'

If you take one look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton at Tri-Par Estates Mobile Home Park in Sarasota, you can see why most evacuation orders begin with mobile home residents. Twisted metal is everywhere in the community as they begin the road to recovery. 

'We're at our wit's end': Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton

Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.

Tampa Bay Downs delays 2024 opening

Tampa Bay Downs has announced that it has pushed back the opening day of the backstretch to Monday, Nov. 4, because of lingering standing water on the track and damage to barn roofs caused by Hurricane Milton.

Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field

The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. 

Power restorations in Tampa Bay plagued by downed trees following Hurricane Milton

The fight to get power back on to hundreds of thousands of customers in the Tampa Bay area is now in its fifth day. Those without power are likely victims of trees that have fallen on lines near their homes.