Tropical Storm Erin moving west, expected to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 season
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erin is making its way west across the Atlantic Ocean – but with the storm still thousands of miles from the U.S. coast, FOX 13 meteorologists say it's still too soon to pinpoint its eventual path.
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erin is making its way west across the Atlantic Ocean – but with the storm still thousands of miles from the U.S. coast, FOX 13 meteorologists say it's still too soon to pinpoint its eventual path.
Florida hurricane recovery bill faces calls for partial repeal after ‘unintended consequences'
A new Florida law pitched as a way to help communities rebuild faster after hurricanes is drawing backlash from local communities, organizations and some local officials, who say it actually limits city and county control.
A new Florida law pitched as a way to help communities rebuild faster after hurricanes is drawing backlash from local communities, organizations and some local officials, who say it actually limits city and county control.
Tropical Storm Erin forms just west of the Cabo Verde Islands
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erin has formed just west of the Cabo Verde Islands.
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erin has formed just west of the Cabo Verde Islands.
FOX 13 meteorologists watching two spots in the Atlantic
FOX 13 meteorologists are still monitoring two areas of possible development in the Atlantic, although neither look to bring any impacts to Florida.
FOX 13 meteorologists are still monitoring two areas of possible development in the Atlantic, although neither look to bring any impacts to Florida.
NOAA updates seasonal outlook; tracking two disturbances
NOAA has released its latest 2025 hurricane season outlook.
NOAA has released its latest 2025 hurricane season outlook.
Sandbag event taking place in St. Pete on Saturday
The City of St. Petersburg is reminding residents that sandbags are available year-round, and they should not wait for a storm to stock up.
The City of St. Petersburg is reminding residents that sandbags are available year-round, and they should not wait for a storm to stock up.
Tropics are waking up with several areas of possible development
Right on cue with the start of August, the tropics are showing signs of life with a few areas we’re watching in the Atlantic Basin.
Right on cue with the start of August, the tropics are showing signs of life with a few areas we’re watching in the Atlantic Basin.
Gulfport still recovering from 'triple threat' storms one year after Hurricane Debby
Exactly one year ago, Hurricane Debby brushed by the Tampa Bay area, flooding Gulfport and setting off what would become a relentless storm season.
Exactly one year ago, Hurricane Debby brushed by the Tampa Bay area, flooding Gulfport and setting off what would become a relentless storm season.
Tropical depression could form off Southeast coast, central Atlantic later this week
Tropical Storm Dexter is continuing to move away from the U.S., but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is continuing to monitor an area of disturbed weather off the Southeast coast and in the central Atlantic Ocean that could develop into tropical depressions later this week or this weekend.
Tropical Storm Dexter is continuing to move away from the U.S., but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is continuing to monitor an area of disturbed weather off the Southeast coast and in the central Atlantic Ocean that could develop into tropical depressions later this week or this weekend.
Tropical Storm Dexter forms, NHC monitoring 2 other areas in Atlantic for possible development
Tropical Storm Dexter formed in the Atlantic late Sunday – and while it's moving away from the U.S., the National Hurricane Center is also watching two other areas for possible development.
Tropical Storm Dexter formed in the Atlantic late Sunday – and while it's moving away from the U.S., the National Hurricane Center is also watching two other areas for possible development.
My Safe Florida Home grant program reopens Monday. Here's how to apply
After a year-long wait, the application portal for the state's popular My Safe Florida Home grant program is reopening Monday morning.
After a year-long wait, the application portal for the state's popular My Safe Florida Home grant program is reopening Monday morning.
Lakeland police undergo high-water rescue training to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
Invest 95L could become Tropical Storm Dexter as Southeast braces for flooding rain, no threat to Florida
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has designated an area of disturbed weather off the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts as Invest 95L, and forecasters say there is a chance it could strengthen into Tropical Storm Dexter on Sunday or Monday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has designated an area of disturbed weather off the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts as Invest 95L, and forecasters say there is a chance it could strengthen into Tropical Storm Dexter on Sunday or Monday.
Hurricane Gil strengthens in busy Pacific Basin, while Atlantic stays quiet
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Milton flooding report has Lake Bonny residents calling for infrastructure upgrades
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Habitat for Humanity builds hurricane-resilient homes in Brandon for families in need
Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough officially broke ground on a new affordable housing community in Brandon, designed to better withstand Florida’s increasingly intense storm seasons.
Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough officially broke ground on a new affordable housing community in Brandon, designed to better withstand Florida’s increasingly intense storm seasons.
Hurricane supplies are permanently tax-free in Florida beginning August 1
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
'We can’t rebuild': Ruskin family stuck after hurricanes and insurance chaos
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Florida, families like the Kvockas are still displaced. Neil and Nicholle Kvocka bought more than $1 million in property insurance for their waterfront home—yet they’re living in a camper with their two teenagers.
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Florida, families like the Kvockas are still displaced. Neil and Nicholle Kvocka bought more than $1 million in property insurance for their waterfront home—yet they’re living in a camper with their two teenagers.
Manatee County seeks input for future of Cortez Marina
Manatee County is seeking input from residents for the future of Cortez Marina.
Manatee County is seeking input from residents for the future of Cortez Marina.
Pinellas County giving homeowners chance to sign off on $125M beach renourishment project
Leaders in Pinellas County are making one last big push this week to get more homeowners to sign off on a one-time emergency beach renourishment project.
Leaders in Pinellas County are making one last big push this week to get more homeowners to sign off on a one-time emergency beach renourishment project.