St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits to make hurricane repairs, city offers new timeline

The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.

Future Hurricane Imelda prompts State of Emergency as Southeast coast prepares for impacts, potential landfall

Tropical storm alerts have been posted and at least one state has declared a pre-emptive state of emergency as a looming storm system is on its way to becoming future Hurricane Imelda, bringing the potential threat of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the Southeast.

Hurricane Helene recovery in St. Pete continues one year later

It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene hit the Bay Area and while many strides have been made, recovery efforts continue in St. Petersburg.

Air Force veteran, family displaced by Hurricane Ian get new mortgage-free home in Venice community

American flags and smiling faces lined a neighborhood in Wellen Park on Friday morning. There were plenty of cheers as they welcomed home Retired Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting and his family. 

St. Petersburg City Council approves Shore Acres floodgate study

The wheels are now in motion for a study to see how two floodgates in Shore Acres will work to eliminate future flooding. St. Petersburg City Council approved having an engineering company analyze data to determine if this is the best course of action for the entire city. 

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch reflects on Hurricane Helene one year later

Waterlogged furniture and mementos that made Arthur Finegold’s house a home still sit in the living room he hasn’t used in a year. Hurricane Helene is to blame. 

Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?

With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?

Tracking Humberto, Gabrielle, and Invest 94L

The tropics have sprung to life this week, as Humberto has formed and Invest 94L could become a named storm by the end of the weekend. Neither appears to pose any immediate issues for West Central and Southwest Florida. Humberto’s formation, while Gabrielle is in the North Atlantic, marked the first time this year we have had two active named storms at the same time.

Sen. Ashley Moody visits Treasure Island days before Hurricane Helene anniversary

U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.

Gabrielle strengthens into major hurricane, NHC watching 2 more tropical waves over Atlantic

The tropics are waking up as summer gives way to fall, with the National Hurricane Center watching two more tropical waves for possible development as Hurricane Gabrielle intensifies over the warm Atlantic waters.