State of Emergency declared for several Bay Area counties

Hernando County is under a state of emergency ahead of possible impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. 

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to become Helene as it gets closer to Florida

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to intensify into a hurricane before it approaches the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says. 

Debby causes up to $263M in farm losses

Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.

Pinellas County 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia released in hopes of raising awareness of flooding dangers

As we head into the second half of hurricane season, Pinellas County officials hope releasing 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia will increase awareness of the flooding dangers posed by storms.

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.