FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
America after Katrina: Eyewitness to disaster
Katrina made landfall in South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, then strengthened to Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi and New Orleans suffered catastrophic storm surge and flooding from the Cat 5 storm.
Katrina made landfall in South Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, then strengthened to Category 5 in the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi and New Orleans suffered catastrophic storm surge and flooding from the Cat 5 storm.
Tropical Storm Fernand moves east of U.S., NHC tracking Invest 99L
Tropical Storm Fernand has strengthened slightly as it moves well east of the U.S. coast over the Atlantic, and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is lowering the chances of development for another disturbance.
Tropical Storm Fernand has strengthened slightly as it moves well east of the U.S. coast over the Atlantic, and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is lowering the chances of development for another disturbance.
Tropical Storm Fernand forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the sixth named storm of the 2025 storm season.
Tropical storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the sixth named storm of the 2025 storm season.
NHC watching 2 tropical waves in Atlantic as Erin moves away from U.S.
As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.
As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.
Hurricane Erin brings high surf, flooding along Atlantic coast, NHC monitoring 3 tropical waves
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
Hurricane Erin prompts warnings along parts of U.S. coast as NHC watches 2 tropical waves
Hurricane Erin is bringing strong waves and life-threatening rip currents to the Atlantic coast, including Florida, leading to warnings in some areas as the storm moves east of the U.S. over the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin is bringing strong waves and life-threatening rip currents to the Atlantic coast, including Florida, leading to warnings in some areas as the storm moves east of the U.S. over the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin brings impacts to Florida coast, NHC increases development chances for 2 more tropical waves
Hurricane Erin is moving east of the U.S. coast and will bring strong waves and rip currents to Florida's east coast – and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is eyeing two more tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin is moving east of the U.S. coast and will bring strong waves and rip currents to Florida's east coast – and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is eyeing two more tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Mixed reactions as Shores Acres awaits 'Elevate Florida' decisions
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
Hurricane Erin restrengthens to Category 4 storm, NHC watching another tropical wave in Atlantic
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Hunters pierce Erin's eye wall in dramatic video
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters captured the dramatic moment their plane flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin, as the storm grew to a Category 5 on Saturday.
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters captured the dramatic moment their plane flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin, as the storm grew to a Category 5 on Saturday.
Sarasota County's new stormwater director begins job as new division is created
There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.
There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.
Hurricane Erin passing Caribbean Islands as Category 3 storm
Erin is now a Category 3 hurricane with outer rainbands producing gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Erin is now a Category 3 hurricane with outer rainbands producing gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Pass-a-Grille faces redevelopment proposals nearly a year after Hurricane Helene
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Gulf Coast, some of Pass-a-Grille’s prime real estate is seeing major redevelopment and more proposals are in the works.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Gulf Coast, some of Pass-a-Grille’s prime real estate is seeing major redevelopment and more proposals are in the works.
Erin develops into a Category 5 hurricane
Hurricane Erin has developed into a category 5 hurricane as of Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin has developed into a category 5 hurricane as of Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Erin becomes first hurricane of 2025 Atlantic season
The National Hurricane Center says Erin strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Friday, making it the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.
The National Hurricane Center says Erin strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Friday, making it the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.
Tropical Storm Erin gaining strength over Atlantic, should stay east of Florida
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erin is gaining strength over the Atlantic and should soon become a hurricane before intensifying into a major storm this weekend.
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erin is gaining strength over the Atlantic and should soon become a hurricane before intensifying into a major storm this weekend.
Some St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
Tropical Storm Erin could be major hurricane by this weekend. Here's the latest track
Tropical Storm Erin hasn't gained much strength since forming on Monday over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says that should change soon as the storm moves west toward more favorable conditions for development.
Tropical Storm Erin hasn't gained much strength since forming on Monday over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says that should change soon as the storm moves west toward more favorable conditions for development.
Manatee County inches closer to removing debris from waterways clogged by the 2024 hurricane season
Since last year’s hurricanes, trees and debris continue to be removed from waterways across Manatee County.
Since last year’s hurricanes, trees and debris continue to be removed from waterways across Manatee County.