Tropical Storm Watch issued for Florida's Gulf Coast; Nicole strengthens into tropical storm
Nicole has strengthened from a subtropical storm into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center says. Much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as the system churns in the Atlantic, and is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane later this week.
Nicole has strengthened from a subtropical storm into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center says. Much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as the system churns in the Atlantic, and is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane later this week.
Polk County, residents near Peace River, brace for flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
North Port residents still left with debris piles, tarped roofs ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
What is the difference between a tropical storm and a subtropical storm?
Tropical Storm Nicole began as a subtropical storm. As the system approaches Florida, it has many asking: What is the difference between a tropical storm and a subtropical storm?
Tropical Storm Nicole began as a subtropical storm. As the system approaches Florida, it has many asking: What is the difference between a tropical storm and a subtropical storm?
State, federal partners continue to help North Port rebuild after Hurricane Ian
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
Subtropical Storm Nicole: Hurricane watch issued along parts of Florida's east coast
Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday, east of the Bahamas. It's expected to move toward Florida's east coast this week with rain and wind increasing in the Bay Area in the middle of the week.
Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday, east of the Bahamas. It's expected to move toward Florida's east coast this week with rain and wind increasing in the Bay Area in the middle of the week.
How Hurricane Ian impacted Florida manatees
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.
St. Pete K9 helps capture 2 men accused of breaking into home on Hurricane Ian-damaged Sanibel Island
Two men who were supposed to be helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts on Sanibel Island ended up in handcuffs after police say a K9 with the St. Petersburg Police Department caught them trying to break into a home.
Two men who were supposed to be helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts on Sanibel Island ended up in handcuffs after police say a K9 with the St. Petersburg Police Department caught them trying to break into a home.
Crowley Museum damaged by Hurricane Ian hosts community cleanup
A Sarasota museum that was forced to close after Hurricane Ian is asking for help cleaning up so they can reopen in time for the holidays.
A Sarasota museum that was forced to close after Hurricane Ian is asking for help cleaning up so they can reopen in time for the holidays.
Food assistance registration for those impacted by Hurricane Ian opens at Tropicana Field
There is a new way to get financial help if you were affected by Hurricane Ian. To sign up, you just have to head out to Tropicana Field.
There is a new way to get financial help if you were affected by Hurricane Ian. To sign up, you just have to head out to Tropicana Field.
Elevated red tide levels detected at Sarasota County beaches after Hurricane Ian
Public health officials in Sarasota County are once again warning the public of elevated red tide levels detected at local beaches.
Public health officials in Sarasota County are once again warning the public of elevated red tide levels detected at local beaches.
Lisa intensifies into 6th Atlantic hurricane of 2022 as it eyes Central America
Lisa has intensified into a hurricane, the sixth of the 2022 season in the Atlantic, over the northwestern Caribbean Sea as it heads for a landfall in Central America later Wednesday.
Lisa has intensified into a hurricane, the sixth of the 2022 season in the Atlantic, over the northwestern Caribbean Sea as it heads for a landfall in Central America later Wednesday.
Doc Ford's employees in St. Pete helping fellow SWFL workers impacted by Hurricane Ian
Doc Ford's St. Petersburg Pier location is one of four across Florida, and it was the only one Hurricane Ian spared. Its employees are now helping the ones who weren’t so fortunate.
Doc Ford's St. Petersburg Pier location is one of four across Florida, and it was the only one Hurricane Ian spared. Its employees are now helping the ones who weren’t so fortunate.
Tropical Storm Martin forms; no threat to U.S.
November is the final month of the official hurricane season, and it started by checking off another name on the Atlantic list.
November is the final month of the official hurricane season, and it started by checking off another name on the Atlantic list.
Habitat for Humanity offering free furniture vouchers to help Hurricane Ian victims replace their belongings
Flooding during Hurricane Ian took everything from some residents in Sarasota County. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is helping families get back what they lost.
Flooding during Hurricane Ian took everything from some residents in Sarasota County. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is helping families get back what they lost.
Tropical Storm Lisa forms in Caribbean Sea with no threat to Florida
Tropical Storm Lisa formed in the central Caribbean Sea on Halloween, becoming the 12th named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season as it eyes parts of Central America.
Tropical Storm Lisa formed in the central Caribbean Sea on Halloween, becoming the 12th named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season as it eyes parts of Central America.
Sarasota County continues cleanup one month after Hurricane Ian
One month after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of the Tampa Bay area, the cleanup continues in Sarasota County, with several communities still waiting for working electricity and water.
One month after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of the Tampa Bay area, the cleanup continues in Sarasota County, with several communities still waiting for working electricity and water.
Crews still working in Sarasota County to clear debris left behind by Hurricane Ian
Trucks and crews cleaning up debris have become a familiar sight in Sarasota County. They are still working as fast and as hard as they can to get debris left behind by Hurricane Ian out of yards.
Trucks and crews cleaning up debris have become a familiar sight in Sarasota County. They are still working as fast and as hard as they can to get debris left behind by Hurricane Ian out of yards.
Florida counties under FEMA deadline to get reimbursed for Hurricane Ian debris pick up
Piles of debris still stick out weeks after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, and some Tampa Bay area neighbors feel the same frustration.
Piles of debris still stick out weeks after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, and some Tampa Bay area neighbors feel the same frustration.
Treasure Island first responders honored for helping with Hurricane Ian relief efforts in SWFL
After Hurricane Ian it Southwest Florida, rescue groups from all over rushed to their aid, including members from the Treasure Island Fire Rescue team.
After Hurricane Ian it Southwest Florida, rescue groups from all over rushed to their aid, including members from the Treasure Island Fire Rescue team.



















