Hurricane Ian expected to become Category 4 storm before landfall over Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday
Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continues to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continues to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Ian becomes category 2, prompts hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of Tampa Bay area
Hurricane Ian is continuing to quickly intensify and has prompted hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of the Tampa Bay area. The storm strengthened into a category 2 hurricane with winds now up to 105 mph.
Hurricane Ian is continuing to quickly intensify and has prompted hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of the Tampa Bay area. The storm strengthened into a category 2 hurricane with winds now up to 105 mph.
Hurricane Ian closings list: Walt Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld, Legoland, Busch Gardens
News, information, and updates on theme park operations at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, ahead of Hurricane Ian.
News, information, and updates on theme park operations at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, ahead of Hurricane Ian.
TECO changes course, will not shut down power to parts of downtown Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Hurricane Ian evacuees take shelter in Polk County
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
Atlanta Motor Speedway opens campgrounds to those fleeing Hurricane Ian
Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its camping facility to those fleeing the path of Hurricane Ian.
Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its camping facility to those fleeing the path of Hurricane Ian.
USF moves home game against ECU Pirates to FAU Stadium
This weekend, the Bulls were supposed to host the ECU Pirates at Raymond James Stadium, but Hurricane Ian has forced the game across the state.
This weekend, the Bulls were supposed to host the ECU Pirates at Raymond James Stadium, but Hurricane Ian has forced the game across the state.
Florida vs. Eastern Washington football game moved to Sunday due to Hurricane Ian
This Saturday's Eastern Washington University football game at the University of Florida has been rescheduled to Sunday due to Hurricane Ian.
This Saturday's Eastern Washington University football game at the University of Florida has been rescheduled to Sunday due to Hurricane Ian.
Florida Publix stores in Hurricane Ian's path set to close ahead of storm
With Hurricane Ian threatening Florida's Gulf Coast as a major category 3 storm, Publix stores in the storm's path are preparing to close early. Locations in affected counties in the Tampa Bay and southwest Florida areas are adjusting their hours, with some stores closing as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
With Hurricane Ian threatening Florida's Gulf Coast as a major category 3 storm, Publix stores in the storm's path are preparing to close early. Locations in affected counties in the Tampa Bay and southwest Florida areas are adjusting their hours, with some stores closing as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
St. Petersburg residents asked to reduce unnecessary water usage during Hurricane Ian
Wastewater officials in St. Petersburg are asking residents not to do unessential tasks that involve water as Hurricane Ian approaches, posing a risk for major flooding.
Wastewater officials in St. Petersburg are asking residents not to do unessential tasks that involve water as Hurricane Ian approaches, posing a risk for major flooding.
How will Hurricane Ian impact the Tampa Bay area? Here's a county-by-county breakdown
The Tampa Bay area will begin feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian as soon as Wednesday when tropical storm-force winds enter the region. Storm surge and heavy rain are common factors among all counties in the region.
The Tampa Bay area will begin feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian as soon as Wednesday when tropical storm-force winds enter the region. Storm surge and heavy rain are common factors among all counties in the region.
Ian: Why you should put a quarter in a cup of frozen water during a hurricane
With the threat of Hurricane Ian taking aim at Florida, a Facebook post has a good suggestion for those preparing for the storm and how to keep your food safe.
With the threat of Hurricane Ian taking aim at Florida, a Facebook post has a good suggestion for those preparing for the storm and how to keep your food safe.
Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region
An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.
An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.
When was the last time Tampa Bay took a direct hit from a major hurricane? 1921
A century ago, the 1921 hurricane made landfall in Tarpon Springs, packing 120-mile-per-hour winds, a storm surge of 11 feet, and claiming the lives of eight – including children. That was the last time the Tampa Bay area took a direct hit from a major hurricane.
A century ago, the 1921 hurricane made landfall in Tarpon Springs, packing 120-mile-per-hour winds, a storm surge of 11 feet, and claiming the lives of eight – including children. That was the last time the Tampa Bay area took a direct hit from a major hurricane.
Buccaneers move practices to Miami area ahead of Hurricane Ian
So far, there has been no change to the Bucs' game against the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
So far, there has been no change to the Bucs' game against the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Pinellas County closing public access to barrier islands ahead of Hurricane Ian
Deputies with the Pinellas Sheriff's Office will close access to the barrier islands from Tierra Verde to the Dunedin Causeway ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Deputies with the Pinellas Sheriff's Office will close access to the barrier islands from Tierra Verde to the Dunedin Causeway ahead of Hurricane Ian.
This is what Hurricane Ian looked like from the International Space Station - 260 miles away
What does Hurricane Ian look like from space?
What does Hurricane Ian look like from space?
Pinellas County hospital evacuates patients ahead of Hurricane Ian
As residents and businesses follow mandatory evacuations in Pinellas County on Monday, hospitals also prepared for Hurricane Ian.
As residents and businesses follow mandatory evacuations in Pinellas County on Monday, hospitals also prepared for Hurricane Ian.
'Just evacuate': Hillsborough County residents seek shelter ahead of Hurricane Ian
Hillsborough County leaders issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.
Hillsborough County leaders issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.
Tampa Bay area grocery stores packed ahead of Hurricane Ian
Grocery stores throughout the Tampa Bay area were packed with people Monday stocking up on last minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Grocery stores throughout the Tampa Bay area were packed with people Monday stocking up on last minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian.