Tropical Storm Gordon forms in the Atlantic

The seventh named storm of the 2024 hurricane season has formed in the Atlantic. 

Francine downgraded to tropical storm hours after making landfall on Louisiana coast: NHC

Francine weakened to a tropical storm Wednesday night, but it is bringing heavy rain and wind to southern Louisiana and Mississippi hours after making landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Mote Marine documents impacts from Debby on Sarasota Bay

Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding to Sarasota and exposed problems with overdevelopment, all of which poured into Sarasota Bay. 

Manatee officials tour Lake Manatee Dam site amid flooding concerns from residents

Manatee County leaders gave a behind-the-scenes look at operations at the Lake Manatee Dam on Wednesday after the county saw flooding and heavy rainfall in recent weeks. 

Florida sales tax holidays helping shoppers save money

There are a lot of sales this weekend for the Labor Day holiday, but there’s also another holiday happening that will save you money. It’s the final week of Florida’s disaster preparedness sales tax holiday.

'2004 Trifecta': Polk County produces documentary 20 years after direct hits from 3 hurricanes

Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.

Why are the tropics quiet near the peak of hurricane season?

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is nearing its peak, but no named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.

Gulfport boaters holding out hope for FEMA relief after extensive damages from Debby

Some Gulfport boat owners are still holding out hope for FEMA relief after having to sign the rights to their vessels over to the city. Locals estimate about 20 boaters, most of which lived on their vessels, lost their boats after Hurricane Debby.