Caribbean islands brace for Melissa ahead of it strengthening into major hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa may appear to be struggling as it slowly swirls in the Caribbean, but it is expected to become a hurricane by Friday and a Category 4 storm next week.

Tropical Storm Melissa to become major hurricane as it meanders in Caribbean

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves over warmer waters in the Caribbean Sea by the end of this weekend. 

Tropical Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean

Tropical Storm Melissa, the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Tuesday morning in the Caribbean. 

Applications open for Pinellas People First hurricane recovery programs

Starting Monday, Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can apply for new recovery funds through the county’s People First Hurricane Recovery Programs.

Tracking Invest 98L as it approaches the Caribbean

Invest 98L now has a 70% (medium) chance of developing into a named storm in the Caribbean within the next seven days.

Invest 98L forms in Atlantic Ocean

Invest 98L has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian

Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.

Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in Central Atlantic

Tropical Lorenzo formed in the Atlantic early Monday morning, becoming the 12th named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

Jerry no longer expected to become hurricane as it soaks Leeward Islands

Subtropical Storm Karen briefly formed in the North Atlantic late Thursday night, before becoming post-tropical. It marked the 11th named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. 

Shore Acres resident who served meals from his yard after Helene, Milton starting non-profit

Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.

Tropical Storm Jerry continues to strengthen, other disturbance forms

Tropical Storm Jerry is gaining strength and is forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday as it approaches the Leeward Islands. A disturbance has also formed in the Bay of Campeche.

City of Mulberry seeks $40M grant to protect against wastewater plant flooding

The city of Mulberry is applying for a multi-million-dollar grant that would mitigate the risk of flooding at its wastewater plant and prevent a potential environmental disaster.